As much removed as any current hit from Skrillex is from foundational dubstep landmarks like Skream‘s “Midnight Request Line,” so too are the latest manifestations from a long list of dubstep’s pioneers. Many of the veterans that helped to shape that spatial and hypnotic sound are returning to the experimentation stages and developing something new once again. Take for instance the sounds of Addison Groove, the project of dubstep DJ and producer Headhunter. Those Headhunter tracks stretched back into drum & bass, but Addison Groove’s latest branches are often influenced by Chicago ghetto house, though he adapts it with his own functionality for today’s dancefloor. Headhunter’s Tempa classic “Sleepwalker” should server as a nice contrast to any of the tracks on Addison Groove’s latest full-length album, Transistor Rhythm.
KO KO – Float (Sound Remedy Remix)
Indie music and dubstep.. almost as good of a combination as Jameson Whiskey and Ginger Ale… it just works so well. This latest remix from Sound Remedy takes on a new indie group KO KO and blasts their track “Float” full of smooth catchy dubstep. This is a perfect summer anthem. Turn it up, leave it on repeat, enjoy!
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Beam Me Up – CAZZETTE
Believe it or not, I think Cazzette has actually managed to strike equilibrium with traditional (I use that term loosely) house music and dubstep. Personally, I think dubstep is the lovechild of rebellious 90s punk and electro. I’m not a fan of dub, and I never will be, but that does not mean its “bad” music or “distasteful”. It just harbors itself in a different place within EDM. However, Cazzette believes their track “Beam Me Up” may just be the answer, the bridge, and just right amount of each ingredient (not a mouthful of wobble) to close the gap between dub and house. I concur.
DJ Hazard – Machete (Nostalgia Kills the Badguy Bootleg)
Nostalgia uploaded the preview of this dirty track about a month ago, since then I have been dying for its release. Just tonight he put it up for free download…awesome. This track is pretty dirty, Nostalgia has released a few freebies this year all reflecting the same. Not a bad track to close out the weekend to for a dubstep lover.
Maya Jane Coles – Not Listening (DJ Kicks Exclusive Track)
Maya Jane Coles is the queen of the underground, and no one will argue that. She has recently put out a mix entitled “DJ Kicks” and it showcases Maya moving away from the housey sound that she has embodied, and becoming more diverse and experimental. This track is a track that is exclusive to the mix, and it is absolutely brilliant. Take a listen to this tasteful record that uses amazing vocals and slight traces of dubstep wobbles.
Theophilus London – Last Name London (Brodinski Remix)
Brodinski takes one of underground hiphop’s biggest sensation at the moment, Theophilus London, and lathers a heavy helping of Bromance all over it. He even works in a couple dubstep sections in the track which is quite refreshing considering we haven’t really heard anything like this from Brodinski yet. I wouldn’t mind hearing some more dubstep from Brodinski considering dubstep needs a major face lift.
Albin Myers – Bumbaclot (Original Mix)
Albin Myers does a great job of creating his own sound. It’s not quite dubstep, you can’t pin it down to electro, nor can it be classified as typical progressive. We like to call it — dynamic house. A blend of all three of the most prominent forms of house music today. Albin is currently being repped by the likes of Avicii and John Dahlback, he has been thrust into the scene with his remix of “Fade Into Darkness” and his original production of “Hells Bells.” Versatility is a talent within itself — needless to say — Albin qualifies as versatile.
