New Music, Classic Sounds: Kumarion Paves The Way for the Next Wave of Drum and Bass
The COVID-19 pandemic allowed artists to take a break from the norm and experiment with new sounds and ideas, and Seattle-born producer Omar Kadmiri, also known as Kumarion, was no different. His experiment, the bass-heavy, sultry single, “Want It” came out of left field in 2020 and the results blew the socks off of electronic […]
Esseks Conjures the Chaos With Latest Single, “Justice Served”
Visual artist and music producer Esseks is serving eerie, head-bopping, vibes in “Justice Served,” the second single off of his upcoming EP, The Uncertain Future. Capturing the looming essence of chaos and anxiety into rhythm and sound, “Justice Served” is a chilling 1:43-second track that was written during the COVID-19 pandemic, a dark time of […]
LA-Based HoneyLuv Takes House Music By Storm
It could take years, sometimes a lifetime, for a person to find their true calling. But then there are times where, for lack of better words, the stars align and destiny is revealed. And from the moment up-and-coming DJ named Taylor Character, also known as HoneyLuv, moved to LA before the pandemic, she knew her […]
Review: We Found Magic Once Again at Suwannee Hulaween
After 18 months in a painful pandemic limbo, Hulaween reopened its spooky gates at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, Oct. 28-31, in Live Oak, Florida – re-sparking the festival flames of ravers, jam-banders, bassheads and music lovers everywhere. Entering Hulaween’s campgrounds feels effortless compared to other camping festivals where groups are forced to arrive […]
Making Moves: Muzzy Bearr Talks GRiZ, Red Rocks & New Music [Interview]
It’s a rare and extraordinary feeling to know what to want out of this short life. Some take years to figure it out, while some never do. For Detroit, Michigan-native Dan Hacker—a.k.a. electronic artist Muzzy Bearr—it was simple. He knew he wanted to make music his life, so he went out and made it happen. […]
Polo & Pan Create Magic on Long-Awaited LP, Cyclorama [Interview]
The power music can hold is quite astonishing—from the tingling excitement of hearing your favorite song to the tears shed watching a beloved group perform live, front and center. French electro-pop duo, Polo & Pan, harnessed these emotions and poured it all into their sophomore LP, Cyclorama, which released today, June 25. Made up of […]
Rising from 2020’s Ashes, Dirtybird Icon Worthy is Reborn [Interview]
Iconic DJ and Dirtybird Records co-founder, Worthy, is famous for breaking barriers in house music with eclectic mixes and a one-of-a-kind sound. Last year, while many artists channeled 2020’s chaos into new music and virtual sets, Worthy stepped back from music to focus on herself and coming to the realization that she’s transgender. “I didn’t […]
Jadū Dala: The Rise of the Magical Music Outfit [Label Feature]
Jadū Dala record label founders and good friends, Jesse Babini and Nathaniel Kosko, had absolutely no idea who Kumarion was when they first listened to his hot and heavy hit, “Want It.” They did know, however, that they had something really special. Together, Jadū Dala and Kumarion released the song last February. 2 million-plus Spotify […]
