by Looking to find your new favourite artist? Focus Five Vol. 86 is here to aid in your quest. This month, we feature an Oregon-based duo bringing the bass, a producer whose latest work can only be described as “freaking unbelievable,” a UK artist continuing to break the mold, another quality find from our friends at Inspected, and a Denver-based beatmaker bringing all of the vibes. Get familiar with all five below.
2TALL
If you’re a fan of Focus Five Alumni like AYCH, Know Good, SoundzZz, and Trunk Space, you’re going to love 2TALL. The Oregon-based duo have been dropping a steady stream of bass-heavy heaters that blur the boundaries between trap, 140, and experimental bass. Their latest release saw them clicking up with SoundzZz for the absolutely slapping ‘Skrap.’ Pitched and bent 21 Savage vocals float over a hauntingly hypnotic leads, crisp trap drums, and booming low end. If you’re feeling that, ‘ANTHEM’ flexes another iteration of the sound, bringing an ever more aggressive approach. If you’re still craving more, their ‘Unreleased Showcase‘ will have you lost in their sound and ready for more.
-CV
CÅARL
Freaking unbelievable. That’s the only words I can find suitable to describe CÅARL’s latest release. ‘LEECH’ is a true mind-bending, reality-wrecking, fully brutalist track that rises beyond definitions. There are Halftime influences, Neurofunk influences, Techno influences, and even Metal ones: all packaged in the scariest and most unpredictable way. Nothing can prepare you for this listen (and the official video). CÅARL, may not have had a prolific 2025, but if you like ‘LEECH’, you have quite a bit of material to catch up on.
– AA
Endless
Hailing from Nottingham in the UK, Endless is continuing to break the mold of widespread talent. With an array of star-dazzling music, there’s something for many electronic music admirers out there. Sampling artists such as LYNY, Disco Lines, Billie Eilish, and so many more, his production abilities have taken him down many roads of sounds and rhythmic environments. From nasty sound design, earth-shattering drums, and clear-cut mix downs, he’s a force to be reckoned with. At such a young age, he’s already paving a wonderful road of success for himself for the future. Each tune is filled with tons of ear candy, leaving the listener wanting more. From a filthy driven soundscape with ‘NOBROKEBOYS’ to a groovy and gorgeous wave of comfort with ‘FUCKINGFORAREASON,’ there’s no telling what kind of experience you’ll be gifted with next. Whether you’re in the mood for dubstep, house or even some drum n bass, he’s got you covered no problem. We’re very interested to hear what he delivers next. So keep an eye out!
-JD
EnnoaeON
We always have, and always will, respect the crew over at Inspected. No matter the size of an artist’s following, one guarantee from the label/collective is that they will put out, or support, top quality music. That remains true today with the premiere of EnnoaeON‘s ‘Refined Empty Matchboxes,’ a masterclass in production that beautifully balances heavy bass elements and uplifting melodiousness. After hearing this tune, I decided to dig deeper into the Rome-based producer’s discography only to find more of the same quality content. With past releases on VALE and Intrinzic, and previous support from Inspected, EnnoaeON’s catalogue is filled with slow-burning bass epics that further highlight the artist’s ability to craft stories within his songs. With less than 500 SoundCloud followers at the time of writing, it’s safe to say that EnnoaeON is criminally underrated.
-SC
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TF Marz
Denver-based TF Marz is an exceptionally gifted producer and the Co-Founder & Creative Director of the esteemed all:Lo collective. Through his own music and the collective and label, he’s been pushing an incredibly smooth yet knocking sound that blurs boundaries between hip-hop and bass. If you like precise percussion, masterful sampling, and soulful undertones, without sacrificing the bump, TF Marz will be your new obsession. In the past two months alone, the producer has dropped not one, but two stellar EPs in Who’s Up and Reflections. The former is a hip-hop leaning project that intertwines his signature style with a wide range of impressive vocalists. The latter is a collaborative work with fellow all:Lo Co-Founder parkbreezy. The EP fuses iconic rap samples with vibey soundscapes, hypnotizing melodics, and infectious bump. With a catalog that spans back over a decade, we’re just scratching the surface. Don’t be afraid to dive much deeper, you won’t be disappointed.
-C
Written by Alessio, Colin, John & Steph
