AUDIO: Metal Slug – “Pig Iron”
Milwaukee electronic project Metal Slug returns with “Pig Iron,” a gritty, industrial-leaning release that trades polish for corroded textures and foundry-weight rhythms.
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AUDIO: Ian Ewing – “In the Sky”
The project blends Ewing’s signature atmospheric production with harder-hitting elements, creating a sonic landscape that feels both grounded in breakbeats and remains refreshingly forward-thinking.
Read moreAUDIO: Permannent – “Collywobbles”
Producer Permannent has a new instrumental EP out, and he brings the thickest of bass and most random of samples to “Collywobbles.”
Read moreAUDIO: Lil G Mills – “Zig Zag”
Nothing seems to stay in one lane, either, diverting from hip hop beats to loud, glitchy electro synths in the blink of an eye.
Read moreAUDIO: by 11 Gray – A. Yao!”
The drums across these 11 beats are very present, and they’re offset by dreamy melodies that ultimately get cut out by glitches.
Read moreAUDIO: Grant4ore – “Year of the Rabbyt V.4.0ever”
Grant4ore’s latest beat saga continues with “Year of the Rabbyt V.4.0rever,” the fourth and final installment of his beat tape series.
Read moreAUDIO: Randal Bravery – “Leaf Drops”
As the seasons turn, the leaves fall, and beats get dropped in the case of Randal Bravery.
Read moreAUDIO: Auntie – “Mobile1000%”
A collage of downtime-driven beats make up a new EP from the producer.
Read moreAUDIO: Phatbrane – “Phatbrane Summer”
The project blends the allure of lo-fi aesthetics with experimental elements, as Phatbrane weaves a vibrant sonic tapestry.
Read moreAUDIO: Grant4ore – “Year of the Rabbyt V. 2.0”
The producer masterfully weaves together a plethora of gritty and captivating sounds.
Read moreAUDIO: Grant4ore – “Year of the Rabbyt V. 1.0”
Whether he aims for a knockout punch or a more subtle groove, Grant4ore’s beats resonate with boom bap influences.
Read moreAUDIO: Phil N. DeBlank – “I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This”
Phil N. DeBlank weaves together a tapestry of samples on a new project.
Read moreAUDIO: Grant4ore – “V”
Grant4ore locks into a well-crafted lo-fi beat tape with his latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Thane – “The Algorithm Isn’t Working”
Producer Thane dropped a new tape on the New Year. It’s a journey with many different twists and turns through electronic vibrations, incorporating elements such as big beat, trip hop, house and glitch to express untethered joy in creative exploration. It’s a triumphant exercise of reclamation under the limits that industry pop standards impose on such talented artists. Thane fully
Read moreAUDIO: TyLuv. & Mila Coolness – “Costa Mesa”
The new EP is three tracks of pure relaxation.
Read moreAUDIO: 40 Mil – “Da Monsta Vol. 4”
40 Mil channels Halloween and horror for his latest beat tape.
Read moreAUDIO: Postureless – “In Shambles”
Postureless sets the tone and then changes it rapidly with a new beat tape.
Read moreAUDIO: Godxilla – “Weapons Of Mass Production”
Godxilla’s most recent beat tape feels like a mini one-man jam session.
Read moreAUDIO: Phatbrane – “Pot Head Social Club, Vol. 1”
Phatbrane drops off a spacy new beat tape.
Read moreAUDIO: Auntie – “!”
The producer comes straight out of left field for an unconventional beat tape.
Read moreAUDIO: TyLuv. – “Sunset Road”
TyLuv. paints a sonic picture with his new beat EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Phil N. Deblank – “Consciousness Of Streams”
It’s not easy to showcase an array of sounds in just three tracks, but this producer does so.
Read moreAUDIO: Wisdm Giovanni – “Bilancia (Liv)”
Wisdm Giovanni delivers 20 tracks on a new beat tape.
Read moreAUDIO: Nathan Weller – “Walking Distance”
Nathan Weller keeps it mellow in transit with a seven-song instrumental release.
Read moreAUDIO: Artifakts – “Lipless”
Artifakts drops off a slick EP just before the end of the year.
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