New Zealand Bass Is Making Noise—Are You Listening?

New Zealand Artists Are Reshaping Bass Music
—Here’s How 🎧🔥

New Zealand might be small, but its bass scene hits massive. From deep, cinematic dubstep to high-energy festival heaters, these artists are shaping the sound of 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re into weird halftime grooves, chest-rattling drops, or underground anthems—these Kiwis are making waves. 🌊

🟣 1. Mt Eden: A Comeback Worth Watching

For bass fans, Mt Eden is legendary. His track Sierra Leone helped define melodic dubstep in the late 2000s, introducing an entire generation to the cinematic side of bass music. But he’s not living in the past—his new Venom EP proves he’s still pushing boundaries. ⚡

What changed? ⬇️
Mt Eden has evolved beyond melodic dubstep—his recent work blends cinematic builds, heavy low-end, and intricate sound design. Tracks like Geezer lean into deeper, darker bass elements while keeping the emotional edge that made his early work so special.

💿 Must-listen: Geezer, Venom EP
🔊 For fans of: Atmospheric dubstep, deep bass, cinematic builds

💚 2. Ashez: The Underground Disruptor

New Zealand’s bass scene thrives on raw energy, and Ashez embodies that chaos. His music is unpredictable—one moment, it’s a groove-heavy roller, and the next, it’s pure sonic destruction. 💥

He’s been tearing up underground shows, dropping high-energy, bass-fueled anthems that feel like they belong in a sweaty, low-ceiling warehouse rather than a polished festival stage. 🚧 Visa issues have kept him from expanding internationally as fast as he should, but his takeover is inevitable. 🔥

💿 Must-listen: The Wake
🔊 For fans of: Gritty halftime, high-energy dubstep

🚀 3. Quix: Festival Dominator

If you’ve been anywhere near a trap or bass stage in the last five years, you’ve probably heard a Quix track. His signature mix of trap, dubstep, and bass music makes him one of NZ’s most recognizable electronic artists. 🔊

While Quix has played massive festival stages worldwide, he’s still bringing fresh energy, dropping tracks that balance heavy sound design with massive festival appeal. 🎆

💿 Must-listen: GUNNA, IDK
🔊 For fans of: Festival trap, hybrid bass

🔥 4. EMWA: The Queen of NZ Bass

EMWA is the underground force shaking up the NZ bass scene. She’s bringing high-energy sets, heavy bass music, and a fearless approach to the decks. 👑

Her festival performances, including Northern Bass, have put her on the map, and she’s proving that New Zealand’s underground is being led by fresh new voices. If you’re looking for hard-hitting, no-nonsense bass music, keep your eyes on EMWA. 🛸

💿 Must-listen: Dirty Talk
🔊 For fans of: Heavy bass music, underground energy

🖤 5. Truth: The Kings of Deep, Dark Dubstep

For over a decade, Truth has been holding it down for deep, cinematic dubstep. Their label, Deep, Dark & Dangerous, is a breeding ground for some of the best underground dubstep producers worldwide. 🌑

Their sets are an experience—dark, hypnotic, and fully immersive. If you’re a fan of slow, pulsing sub-bass and eerie soundscapes, you already know about Truth. 🌀

💿 Must-listen: The Only Ones
🔊 For fans of: Deep dubstep, dark bass music

🌍 Why This Matters

New Zealand isn’t just making noise—it’s producing some of the most forward-thinking bass artists out there. Whether you’re into festival anthems, deep bass grooves, or raw underground chaos, these five artists are shaping the future of bass music. 🚀

🔊 Who else should be on this list? Drop your picks below. ⬇️