Green and blue lasers in the sky above the mainstage at Lost Lands 2023

MP3 TAKES: Lost Lands 2023 Was a Prehistoric Dubstep Paradise [Review]

Often referred to as the Dubstep Disneyland or Dubstep Super Bowl, Lost Lands Music Festival delivers big sound and an even bigger experience. Jeff Abel, also known as Excision, and his team deliver thoughtful improvements and event curation that somehow become better and better every year. The immersive experience, top-tier production, and caring atmosphere Lost […]

Meduso press shot: walking in grassy hills in California at sunset

Below the Surface: Meduso’s Dive into Inspiration’s Abyss

It’s difficult to pin down exactly what drives inspiration and fuels a creative mind. There’s no right answer, either. Some artists seclude themselves in a vast forest to tap into their muse. Others prefer the sounds of a packed nightclub or a bustling city. Christian Fuda, better known as the experimental, metal-infused bass artist, Meduso, […]

MitiS releases nostalgic EP Memories

Lost in Time: A Journey Through MitiS’ EP, Memories

Have you ever been so completely absorbed in a DJ set or a track that you feel as though time has stood still and nothing can interrupt the euphoric state of mind you’ve entered? We listened to BORN label head boss, MitiS’s, four-track EP titled Memories as a tribute to his early music and fans. […]

peekaboo performing at a music festival

Inside the Hide & Seek Tour With PEEKABOO

In just a few short years, Matt Lucas, known by bass music fans and dubstep lovers around the world as PEEKABOO, went from an up and coming producer to a household name. Receiving recognition from influential labels and artists, Lucas reflected with MP3 MAG a half-decade of growth and evolution within the PEEKABOO project. Lucas […]

Press photo of Blunts & Blondes

Blunts & Blondes Gives Fans a Taste of Rap in First-Ever Album, Just in Time for 420

With the release of the title track “Story of a Stoner” back in March, Blunts & Blondes foreshadowed what his first-ever album would sound like. Now, the album is out in its entirety. Drawing on the hip-hop influence, Blunts & Blondes spreads it like jelly across the entirety of the album “Story of a Stoner.” […]

Sound Haven 2021 live photo

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 to vibe out to mind-melting bass music. Sound Haven Festival 2021 absolutely slapped. The sold-out event brought 3,000 people to the Tennessee hills for four […]

ILLENIUM at Allegiant Stadium taken by Rukes.

Excision, Illenium, Fisher & More Help Usher Normalcy Back into Las Vegas [News]

It’s been over a year, and felt even longer, since people could freely travel across the country with friends and loved ones. Uniting with them at large-scale events was even further out of the question, but this past weekend signaled that things might be returning to ‘normal.’ For Las Vegas, this means the live events […]

Excision live photo courtesy of RVLTN

Excision Returns to Las Vegas for 2-Day Curated Event Alongside Sullivan King, Marauda & More [News]

Excision is set to return to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center next month, when he’ll host a two-night run July 2-3, presented by RVLTN Events. The dubstep king, who’s built a rabid following behind his immersive audiovisual experience, will revive his act for Vegas for the first time since his sold-out run in February, 2020. Sullivan King, Marauda, […]

Opalyte Press Photo

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 York and L.A. have long been the traditional music hubs in the United States, Denver has become one of the top cities in the country […]