The tape reads Biography. Pop it in. Rewind. Press play.

A whiskey-voiced narrator starts speaking as the hazy images come into focus. “It’s 2010. Zeds Dead is about to play one of their first shows in the basement of a dive bar in Toronto. Behind the brick walls and the unfinished ceiling exposed wires hang freely. The air smells of booze, smoke, and sweat. A crowd is lined up outside, flasks hang from their back pockets and cigarettes from their lips. Abandoned drinks rest on the lip of the dj booth while joints get sparked in the corners.

The tiny room is packed. Nobody quite knows how to describe the music yet. When Hooks and DC start their set the earth trembles. The air becomes charged and almost sexual. Everyone goes crazy. You feel the music in your bones. Your marrow shakes. You don’t know what they will play next but you know it might just change your life. Everybody at those early shows could tell – these guys are gonna be big.”

Fast forward a few scenes. The narrator continues.

“It’s 2013. Zeds Dead is killing it. They’ve got an enormous catalogue that includes remixes for some of the biggest artists out there, and releases with the most credible labels in the game. They’ve accumulated hundreds of millions of views online. They play tours of over 70 dates to hundreds of thousands of people. Fans love their shows, critics love their creativity, and heads love their production. They’re big. Really big.”

“The date’s not important. The place is Toronto, Canada. Teenagers Zack Rapp-Rovan and Dylan Mamid are introduced – they hit it off immediately over a shared love of classic hip hop, music production, and digging through crates. They join forces and call themselves Mass Productions aka MP Records. Dylan becomes DC and Zack becomes Hooks. They work out of DC’s often smoky garage. Critiquing, dissecting and swapping samples. They grow with every tune. They get on a level where their combined sound is unified and strong. MP releases an LP of hip hop instrumentals called Fresh Beets. It’s a pivotal moment for the duo.”

“It’s 2009 and hip hop is in a coma. Hooks and DC are about to have an epiphany that will change everything. They thirst for something new. They want to make people move to their sounds and not just bob their heads, but to grind, heave, shiver, stomp, and dance to their music. They want to capture the ecstasy and comradery of house, the heart pummelling thrill of Drum and Bass, the beauty of ambient music, and the heaviness of electro – all in one sound. They want to push boundaries. To challenge themselves and their listeners to”– The movie cuts out. Ribbons of static shimmer across the blackness. Someone has taped over this part. A scene from Pulp Fiction flickers on screen. Butch and Fabienne are sitting on top of a Harley Davidson.

FABIENNE: “Who’s motorcycle is this?”

BUTCH: “Zed’s dead, baby, Zed’s dead.”

Zeds Dead

Fusing a love for SUBwoofers and elecTRONICS brings us Subtronics. Since emerging on the heavy bass music scene, Subtronics has gone on to release with Never Say Die, NSD: Black Label, Disciple Roundt Table, SubCarbon, Deadbeats, Kannibalen, and more, and to collaborate with GRiZ, Space Jesus, Ganja White Night, SQUNTO, Boogie T, and other notable producers. Fusing his unique blend of cutting-edge sound design with hard-hitting dubstep & riddim - and a dose of “spaced out wook trap vibe” - Subtronics seeks to push the envelope and pin the needles in modern production.

On the live front, Subtronics has built a rabid following with his high energy sets showcasing his technical skills, full of chopping and double and drops. Relentlessly perfecting his craft, Subtronics has toured North America and performed internationally, as well as gracing festival stages such as Electric Zoo, Camp Bisco, Lost Lands, Big Dub, Bass Canyon, Elements, and more.

When not producing “angry robot noises,” you can find Subtronics at home in Philadelphia spinning poi, doing dabs, and leading his devoted ever-growing band of followers in the ‘Cyclops Army.’

Look out for Subtronics coming to wreak havoc in a city near you - it’s the Year of the Cyclops!

Subtronics

Berk Alkanat, AKA Tape B, is a bass music producer that has a wide range of styles but is known for his unique and nostalgic approach to how he does things. With plenty of original heavy hitters, Tape B has been drawing a lot of attention through his classic OG dubstep and hip-hop remixes. Already showcasing a keen attention to detail and a fantastic array of genre-bending experimentations, he has steadily climbed the proverbial ladder of “artists you need to start paying attention to immediately.” He has caught the eye of forward-thinking platforms like Deadbeats, UKF, Subsidia, Wakaan, and Wubaholics, and has been supported by artists such as Zeds Dead, Excision, Peekaboo, Sully, SubDocta, Of The Trees, Wooli and countless others.

Tape B

Word Scramble

Axel Boy has never stopped moving forward. Smoothly navigating through Dubstep, Bass, House and Drum & Bass. Making the music he feels, how he feels it, always delivered with his signature sonic precision! Axel Boy truly is an international, multi genre artist, with a worldwide fan base. Having toured the globe, & after a busy winter spent mostly in the studio- he is now looking to get out on the road again!

Blending melodic synths with hard hitting bass lines, Axel Boy has caught the eyes & ears of many labels. He has released on imprints including UKF, Universal, Armada, Viper, Gud Vibrations and many more. He is known for collaborations with legendary producers such as Jauz, Borgore and Macky Gee. With official remixes for Pink Guy, Kiesza & Jauz under his belt alongside a smoking back catalog of original bangers, Axel Boy continues to grow his brand worldwide.

Recent success has come through Axel Boys work with CruCast. The video for Don’t Be Shady Featuring Try Me and Dread MC is a must see after it was premiered via the UKF official upload. Oxygen featuring Ruth Royall on Viper Recordings was a summer smash with live performances of the track being well received on festival and club circuits.

Axel Boy

th two top 20’s under belt including “Bad Babysitter” and “Perfect Exceeder” (#3 on the UK charts), Princess has recorded 5 astonishing albums. She has had numerous collaborations with amazing musicians and producers of such musical variety that few can rival. 

Princess Superstar

On Time

Eddie Jefferys paints a vivid picture with his music. Formerly one half of UK bass duo, 16bit, Jefferys now assumes the moniker, Moody Good, as his solo project, through which he crafts woozy, bass-heavy soundscapes that touch on a variety of genres, including ragged-edge dubstep and grime, two-step and left-field hip-hop. His often aggressive and ground-breaking approach to bass-heavy music has been turning heads since the creation of the Moody Good project.

Moody Good

Humid

In a scene where trends in bass music come and go, the sound of Jantsen remains timeless. Jantsen has devised his charismatic signature sound over the past decade, drawing influences from across the musical spectrum to bring life into bass music. His free-flowing sound is a staple in today’s era of electronic music, bridging the gaps between a multitude of genres in dance music and beyond. Fueled by his unique perspective on dance music, Jantsen has released a consistent flow of tunes since 2011, both solo releases and collaborations with industry figures including Griz, Dirt Monkey, Wooli, and more. He’s taken his sound to a number of bass music’s top labels, including Kairos Audio, WAKAAN, Deadbeats, Circus Records, and Disciple Round Table, to name a few. In addition to his own discography, Jantsen continues to keep his audience on their toes with his Gutter Music mix series, now in its sixth edition

Jantsen

Paul Conversano, aka RAVENSCOON, is an electronic music producer and DJ from Atlanta, Georgia, who combines influences of punk rock, metal, and hip-hop, with experimental bass music. RAVENSCOON’s unique flair of southern roots compliment pulsating dream-like bass lines and psychedelic arpeggios to create something uniquely fresh yet also familiarly nostalgic. His passion and love for electronic music is present in both his original songs and his wildly popular mixtape series. No genre goes untouched - from dubstep, wave, trance, rap, trap, drum & bass, halftime, psytrance, and more - each RAVENSCOON live set is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. From sold out headlining shows to supporting industry-leading bass music acts - RAVENSCOON has made a statement that he’s just getting started.

Ravenscoon

FULL SEND

Droppinz continues to push the sonic limits and boundaries in the music industry. Providing a unique experience with her energy on massive festival stages and local clubs (such as Red Rocks, Amnesia Ibiza, Midway SF, Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, etc).What inspires and drives her are the sounds of the underground paired with her favorite iconic vocals. Droppinz creates an eye opening & digestible experience with different underground sounds like playful breakbeats, acid basslines, jungle, og dubstep, deep wubs, UKG, UK rap, melodic riddims, classic detroit electro, trap, housey rhythms, and hard drums! Although, sharing her take on bass is at the forefront for Droppinz right now, the energy she creates taps into the soul, beauty and transcendence of herhouse & techno roots that first drew her community in and have continued to ride on this journey with her. Mary Droppinz is a multidimensional artistic legend that activates the dance floor!

Mary Droppinz

Nicholas Weiller, known as Bro Safari, and Jacob Stanczak, aka Kill the Noise, have launched their new duo, Kill Safari, to much anticipation in the electronic dance music scene. Each artist has carved out a distinct niche in the industry; Bro Safari is celebrated for his innovative trap and bass music, while Kill the Noise is known for his high-energy dubstep and electro tracks.

With Kill Safari, they blend their individual strengths—Bro Safari's infectious melodies and beats combined with Kill the Noise's heavy drops and intricate sound design. As they embark on this exciting journey, they have lined up a robust tour schedule that highlights their commitment to connecting with fans across the globe. Each show promises to be a high-energy, captivating experience.

The duo aims to create a fresh sound that resonates with fans of both artists while attracting new listeners. Their collaborative efforts promise to deliver electrifying performances and groundbreaking tracks that reflect their love for music and creativity. As they embark on this exciting new chapter, Kill Safari is poised to make a significant impact on the EDM scene, captivating audiences with their innovative sound and high-energy shows.

Kill Safari

Chrome

Fast-rising American talent Neumonic specializes in UK Garage, UK Bass, Broken Beats, and has been at the forefront of pioneering the UK sound with an American twist. Best described as 

"A nod to the roots with an eye on the future."

While honing his production and DJ skills, he’s been throwing shows in the Bay Area as Garage Access, helping push the recent explosion of UK Garage in America.

He’s had tracks played out by Skrillex, Jamie XX, Knife Party, Zeds Dead, and Skream. Neumonic’s latest release, 

 has received praise from Jamie XX, Badger, Ternion Sound, Two Shell, Justin Martin, and more. With a forthcoming EP on label powerhouse Deadbeats, and many other projects in the works, Neumonic is geared up for an immense 2026. Stay tuned.

Neumonic

Nightmares

Grinding

UK-based Zero has established himself as a pioneer of the modern bass music scene with his signature sound of pounding four-to-the-floor percussion and speed-garage sensibilities.

The internationally touring bass music DJ / producer Zero is one the most exciting acts to arise on the global scene in recent years. Carving out his name with heavy-hitting originals and club-destroying edits, with headline touring across UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America, he’s becoming a key player and is working hard to keep bass music, dubstep, and UK rap sounds more forward thinking than ever.
