The label’s new compilation, ‘Killed It! Vol. 1,’ is an 18-track showcase for dubstep’s subsequent technology.
BARELY ALIVE is formally opening Killed It! to outdoors artists for the primary time, turning the label from a car for the undertaking’s personal information right into a platform for the subsequent technology of bass music.
Out now, Killed It! Vol. 1 marks the beginning of that sea change with a blistering 18-track compilation gathering ascendant producers and established names from throughout the spectrum. Main the enlargement is Vishal Bhanderi, NIGHTMODE’s director of label operations and a former A&R and label supervisor at Disciple.
“We wished to kick off the label’s subsequent chapter with bangs, growls, and lasers,” BARELY ALIVE stated in an announcement. “Killed It! Vol. 1 is a heartfelt assertion from a neighborhood of artists bringing their very own perspective to brostep and an introduction to the sounds audiences can count on to listen to way more from sooner or later. These artists have quite a bit to say, and they’re solely getting began.”
The compilation opens with BARELY ALIVE and Cyclops’ ‘WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DUBSTEP,’ constructed round a slew of eccentric vocal samples and heavy-hitting sound design. French producer Bizo contributes ‘Good Instances,’ pairing spirited piano progressions and distorted synth barrages in a nod to the style’s formative period.
The undertaking leaves hardly a uninteresting second from begin to end. The remainder of its tracklist is a mirrored image of highly effective sonic distinction, from the hovering, gamified melodies of rickster’s ‘aimbot’ to the stomping kick-snare sequencing of Ganimed’s ‘Ability Test.’
The compilation follows a busy yr so far for BARELY ALIVE. The duo wrapped their ‘OVERDRIVE’ headline tour earlier this yr and launched the 100% NO AI EP, which featured Ragga Twins, PAV4N and TYNAN. They’ve additionally maintained a packed competition schedule this summer time, together with a b2b set with Kompany at Rampage Open Air in Belgium and an upcoming look at Excision’s ‘Excessive Curler’ occasion in Denver.
You possibly can take heed to Killed It! Vol. 1 beneath and discover the brand new compilation on streaming providers right here.
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