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Chaos Inbound: STOOG3S Announce 'Class Clowns' EP, North American Tour
After wrapping up a massive 2025, STOOG3S don’t seem interested in easing up. If anything, they’re pressing harder. Over the past year, STOOG3S steadily worked their way onto some of the scene’s biggest stages, making appearances at events like Voyd Dome, Get Lucky, Rampage Open Air, Wicked Oaks and more. They just made the announcement of their careers by sharing the news that they will be playing Tomorrowland Belgium 2026. This is a massive accomplishment given that the
88jazalta
7 days ago2 min read


Dubstep 2025: The FBI's picks for best performances, releases, creators & viral moments
These are our favorite releases, sets, brands and viral moments of 2025.

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Dec 31, 202520 min read


Return to 'Monster Island:' 10 new riddim & dubstep songs drop on Kaiju Pit
Artists like destroyah, Finnuh, KRAZZ, BrunchBeatz, Soundwreck and PHYS!XX have given us one last gift this holiday season. One thing we love most about this scene is how it thrives in the underbelly. We're constantly discovering new artists. Coming across new songs. Seeing people we didn't know existed throw down live. The scene is forever growing and evolving, and we're here to support. These things are captured in the latest compilation from Kaiju Pit, the label and collec

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Dec 26, 20252 min read


Ganja White Night announces 2-day 'Cloud City' Colorado festival on 420 weekend
The artist duo is throwing their first-ever festival at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre April 17-18, 2026. There's nothing quite like spring time in the Mile High City. The flowers are blooming and there's a sense of optimism in the air. The sun shines and festival season kicks up. Oh, and the state-wide 420 holiday comes full swing. In 2026, we're getting the perfect combination of music and vibes with Ganja White Night's first-ever festival: Cloud City . The Belgian bass music

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Back by 'Popular Demand:' Ophion, FIELDZ drop new collab project
This four-track EP sheds light on the 'popular demands' of artists in today's content creator scene. Hey yo FIELDZ? Ophion. Breaking news: Popular Demand is here. The latest project from Ophion and FIELDZ has landed in the form of four tunes that make up the Popular Demand EP. This project started in Discord, where both artists would kick it and collab, throwing around ideas and bonding over the current state of the scene. They spent months writing music every day, and we

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Relentless Beats announces new dubstep festival, 'System Overload' Feb. 27 & 28, 2026
From Wooli to Warlord, the event features 25+ artists, taking place at the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler, Arizona. The lead promoters of the Desert Region, Relentless Beats , are answering our prayers. Just before the holidays, they have announced the lineup for a new dubstep festival called System Overload — it's an Earth-shattering event taking place in Arizona February 27 & 28, 2026. The festival is a collaboration between Relentless Beats and its sub-brand, Aftershock

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Third time's a charm: INFERNO returns as Detroit's biggest riddim event
The show on April 18, 2026, will feature INFEKT, CODD DUBZ b2b ??????????, SANZU b2b 7L & more. There's nothing quite like the riddim function. Whether that means dressing up with friends, high knees, mosh pits or just feral behavior, we're constantly seeking a place to set up shop and enjoy the chops. This spring, we are looking no further than DETROIT'S INFERNO III , presented by Exodus Entertainment and RiddimNYC. It's going down Saturday, April 18, 2026, at ELEKTRICITY i

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Nov 26, 20253 min read


2DY4 channels inner chaos into 'Anatomy of Sin,' a haunting new Kannibalen EP
Blending cinematic storytelling with raw bass energy, 2DY4 turns darkness into art on her latest release. Photo shot by: sylasphoto After a recent summons to Dubstep Court, 2DY4 was released of all pending charges, but not without a warning for the dangerously heavy drops she continues to bring to the scene. Case Number : 2025-2DY4-AOS Filed By : Dubstep FBI Status : Investigation Closed Upon thorough investigation, it has been confirmed that 2DY4 poses a significant thr

Hi I'm Chopstixx
Oct 30, 20254 min read


Reinelex launches new label, ANTAGONIST, with comp featuring Nosphere, TRVCY, Madcore & more
ANTAGONIST is focused on tearout and riddim, and they just dropped 20 new tracks that have us running through a brick wall. What makes up the perfect compilation? From our perspective, it's having a balanced mix of recognizable names and upcoming artists. Having a solid story and creative inspiration. Having good people behind it to drive the vision. At its core, a good compilation helps you discover music in a powerful way. These are qualities of the debut compilation from

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Oct 24, 20254 min read


Operation Blacklist Festival: Mission Complete
From Denver to Düsseldorf, Dubstep FBI took over the Warlock Stage with heavy hitters like NIMDA, Virtual Riot, Code: Pandorum, Dr Donk, and more. Alright agents, buckle up because your fellow dubstep detective just returned from one of the wildest missions yet: Blacklist Festival at Turbinenhalle Oberhausen. And yes, I may or may not need 3 - 5 business days (minimum) to recover. When the invite first hit our inbox for a Dubstep FBI takeover at the Warlock Stage , I almost

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Oct 14, 20255 min read


Elle Rich enters her 'ASSASSIN ARC' with a new EP on Disciple Round Table
Four tracks filled with femme fatale energy. Elle Rich is officially in her Assassin Era, and she’s taking no prisoners. The rising...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Hostage Situation's 20-track album is their leap into the big leagues
The Denver trio has evolved into a machine, selling out shows, while collabing with Chibs, FRAXURE, Dream Takers and Yoto. For years,...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Dubstep FBI x BLACKLIST Festival: Europe, we’re back.
Our agents are hitting Europe hard this fall. Virtual Riot, NIMDA, Hurtbox, Code: Pandorum, and more are locked in for The Warlock stage...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Sep 12, 20252 min read


The Ripped Olympics are back — who's ready to earn their shot at Northern Invasion?
Now is the chance to prove yourself and lock in a set where the underground comes alive. The Ripped Olympics are officially back for...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Vastive elevates with mindblowing debut album, 'New Levels New Devils'
The metal-meets-dubstep artist has released a 10-track album featuring 9 solo tracks that have left us in awe. From bone-chilling vocals...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Phocust & The Living Proof go full throttle with 'Back 2 U'
Rock-fueled tearout meets melodic chaos on Kannibals at the Beach Vol. 4 If you’ve been to a bass festival in the last year, chances are...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Game-changing new platform, 'pl8list,' exposes leakers who sell dubplates
A unique, inaudible watermark is embedded into every private track, letting artists protect their dubplates or revoke access at any time....

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Aug 11, 20253 min read


OG Nixin & VICIOUS – Charged with first-degree riddim on Beat Intelligence Network
Power Trip arrives via Beat Intelligence Network (BIN), the newly launched record label from the Filthy Beat Inspectors.
88jazalta
Aug 8, 20252 min read


SQISHI & the gang are back with a remix pack for his hit, 'SUXK MY SQISH'
beastboi., BLVNKSPVCE, FuntCase, HE$H, Ophion, YUNIT., HAMRO, Decimate & Blankface have delivered spins on this riddim anthem. Ahh yes,...

The Filthy Beat Inspectors
Aug 1, 20254 min read


Beat Intelligence Network's 'Audio Surveillance' 002 is a cross-continental transmission of bass
Audio Surveillance 002 is a rallying cry from BIN to the global bass scene: dubstep isn’t confined by geography or genre lines.
88jazalta
Jul 18, 20254 min read
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