The WAV Awards: Favorite Releases of 2022
Across all genres of electronic and dance music, fans were graced by an outpouring of new singles, EPs, and albums during 2022. From the minimal tech house mastery to wonky […]
Welcome to Smoakland: Duo Talks Rise Amidst ‘Smoak Sesh’ Tour
The Oakland-proud duo known as Smoakland has exploded to the forefront of North America’s electronic music scene in 2022 — fueled by multiple national tours and festival appearances across the […]
Deadbeats Releases Stacked Label Compilation, We Are Deadbeats Vol. 5
In today’s electronic bass scene, there are numerous different collectives, labels, and groups that are all striving to make their mark in the music world. For those who know Deadbeats, […]
6 Acts You Can’t Miss at Lightning in a Bottle 2022
Since 2006, the iconic Do LaB helped the west coast festival movement proliferate behind enigmatic curation and capturing festival goers imagination each time out with unparalleled production. Do LaB’s key […]
The Sights and Sounds of Dubaween 2021
Sacred Hive Productions’ fifth annual Dubaween wins the award for Nashville’s dopest Halloween party. For two days, fans got to enjoy fabulously spooky decorations, bumping bass music, and top acts […]
Wild, Weird & Wonderful: How Sound Haven 2021 Electrified the Underground
All the best things in life are worth waiting for. In the case of Sound Haven Festival, the best thing was the ability to finally (and safely!) gather with friends […]
Sound Haven Strikes Again, Shines Light on Underground
The experimental experience that is Sound Haven returns for its grandest, third installment this July. Since its inception, the festival has moved from its location just outside of Nashville, Tennessee […]
The Untz Turns Up the Volume on Underground Artists, Culture [Fest Feature]
Bass music has always glorified the ‘underground’ because that’s what powers the machine. The next-up artists and biggest, most innovative sound help push forward the genre, add notoriety and more […]
Opalyte Opens Up About Career, Creativity & Colorado [Interview]
Colorado is home to an immense variety of musical talent. From psychedelic funk to experimental bass, CO’s Front Range has it all, especially when it comes to EDM. While New […]
Oakland Duo Smoakland Talks Love for Bud, Dirty Bass, & Taking it the Next Level [Interview]
As of late, Oakland-grown duo Smoakland has appeared to be destined for the limelight. After four sold-out shows in Denver and back-to-back sets at the Lunar Landing Drive-In shows in AL last Fall, the duo spoke with MP3DU about their recent success, origins and motivations.