Destroid

Elevate your existence, or prepare to be destroid. That's the motto of the heralded live-dubstep band that promises to leave a lasting impression on festival-goers this summer. Destroid is composed of canadian dubstep pioneer Excision, fellow collaborator and pioneer in his own right Downlink, and KJ Sawka, the drummer from Pendulum (the electronic band that turned into Knife Party). 

Not much has been revealed about the newly formed band; what we do know is that they have three separate dates coming up this summer. They will performing in San Francisco (5/31), Baltimore for Moonrise Festival (6/8) and Detroit for Orion Festival (6/9). They have stated on their facebook page that they will have their own custom stage production and 100,000 watts of sound courtesy of PK Sound. If you get the chance to see Destroid this summer, don't miss it. They are going to rock the dance music scene unlike anything that has come yet. 

Marvel Years

Yesterday I randomly came across an EP being promoted by the producer himself while scrolling through the Griz Family facebook page. Marvel Years, 19 year-old producer Cory Wythe, is the name of a new face in the electro-soul scene, and his aptly named sophomore EP "Nowhere But Up" left me blown away. This EP contains 5 tracks of electro-soul goodness that reminds me very much so of GRiZ and Pretty Lights. 

The EP showcases this young artist's current talent and great potential. His opener on the EP, "The East" shows an awesome blend of funk and rawness, as it makes great transitions from groovy keys to raunchy-yet-smooth synths. The rest of the EP follows suit; each track a healthy combination of the electronic bass-music we love while staying true to his soulful foundation. The EP ends with, "Reminisce", an homage to the originators of this growing genre. The song reminds me very much so of some early Pretty Lights, while incorporating synth-leads and even some awesome horn samples. 

You can head over to Soundcloud and download the entire EP for free. It's great tunes for the growing summer weather. Take a listen and support this up-and-coming artist. 

Moonrise Festival

If your on the east coast, this is one festival this summer you do NOT want to miss. Steez Promo in Baltimore decided to go with a complete re-branding after last summer's final Starscape, so they've come up with the new Moonrise Festival. Last year's Starscape, despite its problems (the venue was over capacity, multiple overdoses) was amazing. They had a truly diverse lineup with huge acts such as Flux Pavilion, Wolfgang Gartner, Dada Life, and Shpongle to name a few. Moonrise, however, takes place in downtown Baltimore over two nights at Sun Park. Taking place in early June, it will be Steez's newest creation, and with the hype it's already generated, it promises to be a spectacular two nights. 

We really like Moonrise here at Growth because of its variety. Where else can you get a festival that offers rap (GZA, Hopsin), Jamtronica (Papadosio, STS9), dubstep (Excision, Datsik, Flux Pavilion), electro/house (Porter Robinson, Gareth Emery, Paul Van Dyk) to the unique sounds of heralded artists such as Infected Mushroom, Excision's new live-band Destroid and of course, the headliner, the one and only Pretty Lights. This festival is sure to start precedent for years to come. If your considering any festival this summer, don't let the inaugural Moonrise slip by. 

DATSIK

DATSIK

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Datsik playing in the 'Vortex', his new stage production for the Firepower Tour.

If you've ever heard anything about dubstep, then you've most likely heard of mega-producer Datsik. A pioneer of the American dubstep movement, Datsik hasn't enjoyed as much press and giants like Bassnectar or Skrillex, but definitely has a massive following and is on his way to becoming top-tier. Datsik launched a huge tour this fall, "Firepower Tour" featuring the incredible 'Vortex' lighting set up, which literally has him playing inside a circle as it spins and creates crazy images and designs. Its revolutionary lighting production, and really shows that stage production has no limits. We've got a sick free download of a VIP of his 'Bonafide Hustler' trap mix that he's been dropping all over the US. Check out Datsik and the Vortex on tour; until then, enjoy the song!

THE POLISH AMBASSADOR

THE POLISH AMBASSADOR

ELECTRO, GLITCH-HOP

Into electronic music but need a break from the body-pounding, brain-twisting heavy stuff? Look no further than The Polish Ambassador. Signed to 1320 Records (the label owned by livetronica giants STS9), TPA's music is a rare blend of many electronic genres, including electro, hip-hop, dub, breaks, and much more. He's got a incredibly unique style; his songs sound unlike anything else you've heard before, and if that wasn't enough, his lives show feature him "live mixing", using computers and MIDI instruments to make each track exclusively unique for that particular show. His sound just makes you want to dance without having to go bonkers over intense drops or screechy wobbles. Lucky for listeners, he's got his entire discography for free off his website...wow. Check out The Polish Ambassador and enjoy!

CLICK HERE FOR THE POLISH AMBASSADOR'S ENTIRE DISCOGRAPHY: FOR FREE!

MINNESOTA

MINNESOTA

FRESHALICIOUS DUBSTEP

Odd that rising California producer Minnesota doesn't hail from the state where he gets his namesake, but we'll let that slide since his music more than makes up for it. Minnesota is a really innovative producer, making some really melodic dubstep, while also making some tracks with that good ol' filth your seasoned basshead enjoys. He's recently remixed Adventure Club's "Need Your Heart" and has a brand new EP 'Altered States' coming out November 23. He's continuing to grow, having acts such as Bassnectar and PANTyRAID incorporate his tracks into their live sets. You can get tons of free downloads of his tracks just by liking his facebook page. We got a link below, so check them out, and enjoy!

CLICK HERE FOR FREE MINNESOTA TRACKS

KREWELLA

KREWELLA

ELECTRO/DUBSTEP TRIO

Making huge noise (pun intended) in 2012 is emerging EDM trio Krewella. The group, out of Chicago, consists of sisters Jahan Yasaf and Yasmine Yasaf and "Rain Man" Kris Trindl. The three make for a really exciting and downright awesome grouping, known for high energy live shows. They recently released a documentary, KREWLIFE, giving us a glimpse into the hectic year they've had. They've been across the country, playing at huge festivals such as Electric Zoo, Counterpoint, and most recently Electric Daisy Orlando. They have a wild sound thats accompanied by beautiful and sexy vocals of the women. You can stream their entire new EP 'Play Hard' off of SoundCloud, and you can buy it off of iTunes or Beatport. Definitely check this group out; they have a huge future ahead of them. 

BASSLIGHTS IN HAMPTON

BASSLIGHTS

DECEMBER 28-29 - HAMPTON, VA

If you live in Virginia or anywhere around Virginia, and are looking for something fun to do around New Years, then please, look no furthur. EDM titans Bassnectar and Pretty Lights are joining forces for a two-night extravaganza at the famous Hampton Coliseum in, of course, Hampton, VA. I know almost every show out there today gets hyped up, but let me assure you that is nothing to pass up. This is surely going to be a legendary event, and if your fan of either Bassnectar or Pretty Lights you are going to want tickets to this. Just a few days ago a HUGE announcement was made, adding support to the show from Big Gigantic, A-Trak, Gramatik, and GRiZ, an artist we have featured on Growth. All of these artists are really unique and have sold out their own personal shows, so you know this is going to be wild. Two night tickets are available for sale now, and I'm going to assume that single night tickets will be offered sometime in December. Whether going for one night or both (like me =D) its going to be a blast and you DO NOT want to miss this. We've got a nice 30 minute mix below for free, containing tracks from the artists your going to see at BassLights. Enjoy the mix and we'll hopefully see you at BassLights!

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Basslights Mix Tracklist:

"Fist Up" - Gramatik

"Digital Liberation is Mad Freedom (DLIMF)" - Grizmatik

"Smash the Funk" - GRiZ

"Colorado Mountain High" - Big Gigantic

"I Know the Truth" - Pretty Lights

"Breathless ft. Mimi Page" - Bassnectar

UZ

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ƱZ is the mysterious identity of a new trap artist emerging out of California. The guy has kept his identity under wraps, forcing many to question who he is (guesses range from Skrillex to just an average 35 year old) but we at Growth don't ever care, because his music is enough. The guy has a really interesting style, contrasting Flosstradamus' more EDM-based trap with his dirty, rap-style trap. His stuff will get a party bumping for sure, or get your car vibrating from the heavy bass. Legendary producer Diplo said "UZ tunes are drunken energy sub bass and cartoon horn stabs that make my stomach feel weird and my feet shuffle." If that doesn't make you interested in listening, I don't know what will. Check out his soundcloud below for tons of free downloads, including long mixes and his new EP. 

CLICK HERE FOR FREE [UZ] DOWNLOADS

KOAN SOUND

KOAN SOUND

DUBSTEP/GLITCH-HOP

KOAN Sound is a really interesting dubstep duo hailing from the UK. Signed to Skrillex's OWSLA label, they bring a certain edginess and "deepness" to dubstep that really sets them apart. I first heard them due to a sick remix to Skrillex's Kill Everybody and since then they have just been tearing it up. 2012 has been a big year for them as they recently released their newest EP The Adventures of Sly Fox and even more recently were commissioned to remix the track "Green and Blue" off of the Halo 4 soundtrack. I'm really a huge fan of KOAN's unique sound, and they certainly have a big future ahead of them. We've got a free download of a huge collaboration with Gemini, Culprate and Asa. Listen and check out more of their music!

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FLOSSTRADAMUS

FLOSSTRADAMUS

RUN THE TR⚠P

If your new to EDM, you might not know what trap music is. Essentially, a new wave of music is hitting the EDM scene called 'trap' which resembles rap and hip-hop beats but blends that particular high-hat sound with electronic music. Its pretty new but already gaining a lot of steam, and one of the frontrunners of the movement is the duo out of Chicago Flosstradamus. These guys have some mad style, recently releasing a 3-part EP simply called "X" that had a lot of foreign flair to it, sampling many artists including some Dutch "hardstyle" tracks. They're touring nationally and soon internationally and I really only see them growing from here on out. They're playing alongside Skrillex and Boys Noize in Detroit for New Year's Eve, which is a huge milestone for this young duo. You can download a lot of their music off of Soundcloud, so head over and check out their stuff. 

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GRIZ

GRiZ 

Pretty Lights-esque Dubstep/Glitch-Hop

If you've never heard of GRiZ, you're really missing out. He's pretty new to the scene, but already has been making huge leaps forward. His debut EP, "Mad Liberation" is just simply incredible. Every song on it is different in its own unique way; he blends a lot of styles together while keeping his signature sound still evident. When I first listened to Griz, I almost thought I was listening to a Pretty Lights imposter, but the more I listened, the more I realized how wrong I was. He really his unique from most artists out there, and that's saying something in a time where almost anyone with a computer can make electronic music. Download his entire EP "Mad Liberation" for free and enjoy his vibes!