Young L.A. based label BODY HIGH has been making some big noise the past few weeks. Collectively run by Trouble & Bass’ California attaché Samo Sound Boy and Jerome from the killer duo known as LOL Boys, these guys pulled a fast one and are releasing a huge new 5-track ep from Todd Edwards.

A name instantly identifiable by keen U.K.G. heads and snobs, Mr. Edwards is known for his ability to tie down a pretty garage roll with cut-up religious themed vocals and quick, thunderous builds; he’s nothing short of THE drive behind the emergence of Garage music in the U.S. in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. When combined with a label known for their Bass and ghetto-dancehall grooves, the result is ‘Shall Go’, a release dripping with a raw, modern take of a time when dance music was sweeter.

The tracks “Hold the Faith” and “Echos of the Past” are his gentle, complex garage beats offered on the album, and “The Stranger” is a reversion into his craft of layering lyrics into an inspiring message(he’s a devout Christian). Yet it’s the title-track and “This Generation” that really reach out. Both feature huge percussion, the former a stomping, inspirational anthem, the latter a uniquely massive drumline banger that features a sample from “Pass the Dutchie”. Stream the entire album below for free, and get your clickers ready, this bad boy drops tomorrow, keep an eye on his Soundcloud and Facebook.

Zeds Dead continues to hold it down for Canada – these dudes are consistently delivering bangers with every release. Am I wrong to think their local shows consist of batches of Canadians downing bottles of maple syrup and losing their shit? The Adrenaline EP made some serious waves and this week they released a couple free sources of delight for the fans. The first is a 7 minute mini dubstep mix that impressively packs in 16 different tracks with a lot of energy. The second is a fucking awesome remix of The Roots’ “Dear God 2.0” which features Monsters of Folk. Must listen. Dear God, please send us more ZD.

The Roots ft. Monsters of Folk – Dear God 2.0 (Zeds Dead Remix)

If you didn’t already know, Hooks of Zeds Dead boasts some impressive graffiti skills. They’re currently in the midst of their massive Living Dead tour, which will be stopping all over; check the dates here and watch a dope video of Hooks throwing up a Living Dead graffiti piece in Toronto.

Noisia, stylized as NOISIΛ (‘VISION’ rotated 180°), released their debut album ‘Split the Atom’ in 2010, and it set the tone for a lot of the grimy bangers producers are still trying to emulate. Well today, they’re rereleasing it on mau5trap records as a special edition that includes their two new singles ‘Tommy’s Theme’ and ‘Could This Be’ with a series of insane remixes.

I suggest you scroll down to the Kill the Noise remix RIGHT NOW! That shit is absolute fire. Starts off super thuggish and drops into the sickest drum’n’bass beat. I’m pissed that I have to sit down at work and listen to it quietly. Shit goes so hard.

A little bass never hurt anybody…

Fat remix from Santa Barbara duo Candyland, turning Bingo Player’s insanely catchy “Rattle” into a dubstep-to-moombahcore jam. I think one tempo would’ve been solid but it still sounds good. That’s how a remix is done. It’s entered in a remix contest on Beatport, vote for it here

Skream just released his remix to Rusko’s bangariffic ‘Somebody to Love.’ Takes out that drop and picks up the pace a little bit. Not too filthy. Whatever the hell he starts doing with those synths about halfway through is awesome.

Rusko – Somebody to Love (Skream Remix)
Skream – Midnight Request Line

New Knife Party!

Labrinth – Last Time (Knife Party Remix)

501 just released this track featuring Belle Humble, who’s been featured on Flux Pavilion’s “Cracks.” They’ve got a nice range in the bass sound, definitely worth your time going through their soundcloud.

501 – HeadRush ft. Belle Humble

Another dope release from Bassex. Whenever he gets around to dropping an EP big things are gonna follow. Don’t want no negative people around me.

Catch him opening for Gemini and KOAN Sound @ The Galaxy Theater 4/2. (Tickets)

Brains – Positive People ft. TenorFly (Bassex Remix)

“people tell me motivation doesn’t last. well neither does bathing, which is why i recommend both daily”
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I wish I was still into video games, or that I at least had time to play them because their soundtracks are becoming more keen to the harder shit. If you don’t know already, EA Sports’ Syndicate is an action game set in 2069, and it’s looking to be a promising experience for everyone who’s into that stuff. The main track is getting some relatively high key remixes from Skrillex, Digitalism, Flux Pavillion and now NERO…so far. Nero’s version sets up an orchestral take that they’re SO good at weaving in with borderline lethal levels of bass. The song is set to download for free on their SoundCloud, so I linked it below. Easy enough. Cool shit I found out today though, Dillon Francis will be supporting the American leg of their world tour! So fresh. So clean.

Delightful Treats

Skrillex – Syndicate
Syndicate (Digitalism Remix)
Syndicate (Flux Pavilion Remix)

It’s always great news when you get a collab like this. Each artist has to have created a sound so distinct to get where they’re at and it’s dope hearing the sounds of each come together on a track. Flux Pavilion and Nero take on my favorite from Welcome Reality, “Must Be the Feeling,” slowing down the dancy vibe (you won’t hear ‘it makes me wanna move’) and it’s awesome. This comes out March 4th so just a YouTube for now.

change your thoughts, change your world
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Skrillex may be making serious grounds on his own, given his recent Grammy succes (kudos bro), but his label OWSLA is doing work as well! With the likes of Zedd, Porter Robinson, Kill the Noise, The M Machine and more, we get a pretty promising intro to Melbourne’s Nick Thayer. I wasn’t familiar with him ’til this EP, and I can confidently say there’s no better place for him than OWSLA. The EP ranges from 110 to 140 BPM, so it’s cool to get a taste of his range as a producer. His bouncy wubs and twisted cuts have a little bit of all his aforementioned label mates. The sound isn’t particularly “new,” but for what it’s worth, I can get down. Our favorites at the moment are Top of the World and Facepalm.

Support him on his FaceBook, and if you like his EP after streaming it, buy it on BeatPort…or go to his shows. This won’t be the last time we hear from him I’m sure.