TORCHA, SKXLLFLOWER AND LIMMZ UNLEASH DARK AND HEAVYWEIGHT NEW SINGLE “GRAFT” VIA DEADBEATS

THE TORONTO-BASED PRODUCER JOINS TECHNICAL FORCES WITH SKXLLFLOWER AND SHOWCASING VOCALS FROM LIMMZ FOR A MENACING NEW BASS MUSIC STATEMENT 

THE RELEASE ARRIVES DURING THE LAST HALF OF DEADBEATS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Toronto-based DJ and producer Torcha makes his Deadbeats debut alongside skxllflower and Limmz with their new collaboration “Graft,” a dark and heavyweight cut available across all digital streaming platforms on October 23rd.

Arriving via Zeds Dead’s flagship label during its landmark 10th anniversary year, the single taps directly into the darker edge of modern dubstep while introducing another emerging voice to the Deadbeats ecosystem.

From its opening moments, “Graft” establishes an atmosphere built for maximum impact. Heavy basslines and punishing low-end pressure collide with Limmz’s gritty vocal delivery, creating a track that balances raw aggression with a tightly controlled tension. The result is a release designed for maximum impact - built to erupt across festival stages, hit with full force on sound systems, and fuel late-night atmospheres.

For Torcha, “Graft” offers a focused introduction to the dynamic sound he has been developing from his home base in Toronto. Rooted in the darker side of dubstep, his production approach leans into heavy bass design, ominous textures, and a willingness to push a track toward its most intense moments. The collaboration with skxllflower expands that foundation, bringing two complementary production perspectives together while leaving room for Limmz to deliver the vocal presence that gives the track its UK grit.

The release arrives during a landmark year for Deadbeats, as the label celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 2016 by Zeds Dead, Deadbeats has spent the past decade building a distinct identity around bass music’s most forward-thinking and boundary-pushing voices, while developing a global community through its releases, events, and live experiences.

The anniversary year has been highlighted by the seventh installment of the label’s annual We Are Deadbeats compilation. Released in August, We Are Deadbeats Vol. 7 brings together 17 tracks spanning deep dubstep, 140, halftime, trip-hop, experimental bass, and hip-hop-influenced production, continuing a series that has become an annual snapshot of the wider bass landscape and a platform for both established artists and emerging producers.

Within that landscape, “Graft” feels distinctly at home. Torcha, skxllflower, and Limmz lean fully into the darker side of dubstep, delivering a track centered on weight, tension, and impact while continuing Deadbeats’ tradition of giving artists room to explore the heavier and more unconventional edges of bass music.

For Torcha, the release marks an important step into a label ecosystem that has helped shape the modern bass landscape for a decade. His Toronto roots and darker production sensibilities make “Graft” a natural fit for a label whose catalog has consistently embraced artists pushing bass music forward without being confined to a single sound.

As Deadbeats enters its second decade, “Graft” arrives as a fitting addition to its near-end 2026 catalog - a heavyweight collaboration that reflects the label’s continued commitment to platform emerging and established talent.

"It's an honour to release this song I wrote while on tour this year, it's been going off live and we think Deadbeats is the perfect home for it!” – Torcha

L’CORE TEAMS UP WITH Q.U.A.K.E AND AD:86 FOR ‘MOVE’ ON LATE EXIT

The latest release on L’CORE’s label brings together returning collaborator Q.U.A.K.E and label debutant AD:86 for a groove-driven cut built for the dancefloor.

L’CORE continues to build momentum with ‘Move’, a new collaboration with Q.U.A.K.E and AD:86, arriving on his burgeoning Late Exit imprint. Driven by a deep, rolling groove, sharp synth work and commanding vocal hooks, the track is built around a clear dancefloor focus, balancing sustained momentum with a tension-building breakdown designed to make an impact in the club.

Available from October 22, ‘Move’ draws on the energy of the Indie Dance spectrum, pairing an extended arrangement with a direct, rhythm-led approach. Its vocal refrain provides an immediate focal point, while the production gradually builds pressure before opening into a moment of release. Made for extended DJ sets and late-night dancefloors, it delivers a confident blend of groove, tension and peak-time energy.

For L’CORE, the release continues the development of Late Exit as a platform for collaborations and forward-facing club music. The Las Vegas-based DJ and producer has spent 2026 expanding his international presence through new music, performances and a growing roster of projects under the Late Exit banner. With a sound shaped by House, Techno and Afro House, his work across the label reflects a wider vision centred on club-ready productions and collaborations that bring distinct creative identities together.

Q.U.A.K.E returns to Late Exit for his third release on the label, following previous collaborations with L’CORE on ‘Across The Floor’ and ‘Take Me Over’, the latter alongside Soofnic. Known for his work within the international electronic music scene, Q.U.A.K.E has developed a catalogue of releases and collaborations with artists including Space Motion, Stylo, Braev, David Lindmer, Emiliano Demarco and Aaron Suiss. His continued involvement with Late Exit reinforces an established creative connection with L’CORE, now carried forward into a new collaborative chapter.

For AD:86, ‘Move’ marks a debut on Late Exit, introducing the artist to the label’s expanding catalogue. The collaboration brings all three artists together around a shared dancefloor sensibility, with the track’s focused arrangement and driving groove placing it firmly in peak-time territory.

The release lands as L’CORE preps for a busy week at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), with four appearances scheduled across the city over the course of the week. Moving between MEWE on October 21, 50:Hertz on October 22, Lelantus Train on October 23 and Oliva on October 25, the Las Vegas-based DJ and producer will bring his groove-driven sound to a packed programme of club shows during one of the electronic music calendar’s biggest annual gatherings.

MXGPU RETURN TO DISCOTEXAS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LAGGED OUT’

Following their sold-out Live Under Lisbon event and the release of their ‘Live Over Porto’ set from Primavera Sound, the Portuguese duo deliver a fast, minimal, peak-time cut ahead of their upcoming Gardens of Babylon appearance at ADE.

MXGPU, the collaborative project of Portuguese artists Moullinex and GPU Panic, return to their home label Discotexas today with their new single, ‘Lagged Out’. A high-energy melodic house track built for the intensity of the dancefloor, the release follows September's ‘All The Love’ as the duo continue to expand the sonic world of their debut album, Sudden Light, through a sound increasingly shaped by their immersive live performances.

One of MXGPU’s most minimal productions to date, ‘Lagged Out’ pairs a stripped-back approach with relentless forward momentum. Already a fan favourite during the duo’s peak-time sets, the track captures the tension, pace and physical energy at the heart of their hybrid live performances.

Speaking about the release, MXGPU explain:

“One of our most minimal tracks, and also one of the fastest… its DNA is peak time energy, made purposefully for our hybrid sets.”

The single arrives following the release of Live Over Porto, a full-length performance film captured during MXGPU’s appearance at Primavera Sound Porto in June 2026. Filmed in a single take while the duo performed suspended above the festival’s main-stage dancefloor, the recording pushed their distinctive 360° live format into one of its most ambitious settings yet.

With the audience gathered beneath and around their elevated triangular structure, the performance embodied the project’s ongoing exploration of electronic music, architecture and collective experience.

MXGPU Take Electronic Music Underground With ‘Live Under Lisbon’

On October 10, MXGPU brought their vision of immersive electronic performance to an avant-garde setting with Live Under Lisbon, a sold-out event at Hidden Metro Olaias in the Portuguese capital.

Conceived and curated by the duo, the event transformed a hidden part of Lisbon’s metro infrastructure into a temporary club, bringing together more than eight hours of music and performances. The programme featured Adriana Ruas, Isadora (Live), Madd Rod, Sainte Vie (Live) and MXGPU (Live), creating a meeting point for electronic music, performance and the city’s creative community.

Continuing the duo’s interest in taking music beyond traditional club and festival settings, Live Under Lisbon extended their exploration of how architecture and space can reshape the relationship between performers and audiences. From performing above the Tagus River in 2025 to their elevated appearance at Primavera Sound Porto earlier this year, MXGPU have consistently reimagined the spaces in which their music is experienced. The sold-out Lisbon event marked another significant moment for the project, bringing this approach back to their home city.

MXGPU at Gardens of Babylon ADE

MXGPU’s international run continues this Sunday, October 25, as the duo bring their signature 360° live show to Gardens of Babylon’s ‘The Seekers of Light’ showcase in Amsterdam, as part of the official Amsterdam Dance Event programme. Taking place at WestWeelde, the performance is scheduled for 20:30–22:00.

The Gardens of Babylon’s annual ADE showcase brings together electronic music, art, performance and community across an immersive multi-day experience. MXGPU will join the programme with their 360° live performance, bringing their signature triangular structure and audience-surrounding format to the Amsterdam dancefloor.

MXGPU is the collaborative project of Portuguese artists Moullinex (Luís Clara Gomes) and GPU Panic (Guilherme Tomé Ribeiro). Producers, songwriters and performers, the duo explore the intersection of electronic music, technology, performance art and immersive experience, bringing together their distinct creative identities in a shared musical vision rooted in Lisbon, Portugal.

Their collaboration developed through Innerchild, a project that established the creative foundations for their debut album, Sudden Light, released on Discotexas in September 2025. Its deluxe edition expanded the album’s universe with remixes from artists including Xinobi, JOPLYN and Sam Shure, while the duo’s wider catalogue spans releases on Crosstown Rebels, Watergate, Get Physical, TAU and Discotexas.

At the heart of MXGPU is an evolving 360° live experience that dissolves the conventional boundary between artist and audience. Built around their signature triangular structure, their performances combine sound, lighting, visuals and spatial design to create an immersive environment that places the crowd at the centre of the action. The duo have brought this format to audiences across Europe, Asia, North America and South America, with appearances at major events including Primavera Sound, Tomorrowland and Amsterdam Dance Event.

Their music has received support from influential artists including Chris Lake, Damian Lazarus, Jamie Jones, Keinemusik, LP Giobbi, RÜFÜS DU SOL and WhoMadeWho, alongside remix contributions from Patrice Bäumel. Their work has also been featured by Ableton, EARMILK, KCRW, Triple J, SiriusXM Diplo’s Revolution and SoundCloud Sound Advice, with editorial playlist support across Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.