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Shawn Matthew ‘Work to the Beat’ – The Bass House Rebellion Has a New Leader

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2 days ago

June 2, 2025

Shawn Matthew isn’t just breaking molds—he’s setting fire to them. With “Work to the Beat,” via 20k Leagues Records, the rising producer abandons his melodic house roots and dives headfirst into a volatile fusion of bass house, dubstep, and trap. This isn’t a reinvention—it’s a revolution. From the moment that opening kick smashes through the speakers, it’s clear this isn’t the Shawn fans are used to. It’s louder. Meaner. And absolutely electric.

The track is a Frankenstein’s monster of club genres. Gritty New Orleans hip-hop vocals swagger over snarling dubstep stabs, all held together by a trap-infused breakdown that feels like a riot waiting to happen. It’s not polished—it’s raw. Purposefully chaotic. And it works. Think Jauz’s aggression, Ship Wrek’s precision, and Odd Mob’s unpredictability, filtered through Shawn Matthew’s unrelenting creative vision.

What’s most thrilling isn’t just the track’s energy—it’s the risk. This is a daring departure from the dreamy progressions and lush melodies that earned Shawn his original following. “Work to the Beat” kicks the door off the hinges and challenges listeners to meet him in the pit. It’s not just a banger; it’s a challenge to the status quo of EDM.

The production here is impeccable, managing to feel grimy and refined at once. Every drop, every snare hit, every glitch feels intentional. It’s club music for the chaos generation—designed to shake your bones and hijack your heart rate. Whether it’s a festival main stage or a 3am warehouse rave, this one’s built to leave a crater.

With “Work to the Beat,” Shawn Matthew has declared himself not just a player in the game, but a disruptor on the rise. He’s carved out a lane all his own, and he’s speeding through it with no brakes. If this single is a sign of what’s next, the bass scene better buckle up.

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Kilder Unveils Stunning New Music Video for Single “Dusk Till Dawn”

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June 4, 2025

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There’s something hypnotic about the way Kilder captures motion in his music. With “Dusk Till Dawn,” the Amsterdam-based producer leans into his genre-fluid sensibilities to deliver a track that’s as emotional as it is danceable. It’s the kind of single that transports you instantly — from fluorescent office lighting to the glow of a neon-lit street, from the mundane to the magical.

Sonically, “Dusk Till Dawn” is a lush blend of house, techno, and UK garage – but Kilder doesn’t just mix genres, he moulds them into something uniquely his. Every kick feels purposeful, every synth line like it has its own emotional arc. There’s a warmth to the track that wraps around you, even as the beat pushes forward with that late-night urgency.

The music video adds a deeply human layer to the experience. Following the journey of a man shedding his daytime persona, it’s a powerful metaphor for reclaiming selfhood in a world that often asks us to suppress it. The visuals move seamlessly from drab routines to liberating nightlife, echoing the sonic transformation that happens across the track’s runtime.

Kilder is no stranger to acclaim, and “Dusk Till Dawn” feels like another chapter in what’s becoming a very exciting story. His previous collaborators and co-signs – from Issey Cross to BBC Radio 1 – suggest an artist with both underground credibility and mainstream reach. The Spotify playlist placements and syncs with Apple only reinforce that he’s being heard in all the right places.

What’s most exciting is the promise of what’s to come. With an EP due in July and a growing catalogue of boundary-pushing tracks, Kilder is shaping a space where emotion, rhythm, and storytelling collide. “Dusk Till Dawn” isn’t just a single – it’s a statement of intent, and one that positions Kilder as one of the most compelling names in electronic music right now.