Sometimes a dark room, massive stage, dank warehouse or sweaty underground require some edgier sounds. We’ve dug into our catalog to highlight some of these “Heavy Heaters” - music that is not for the faint of heart.

Kicking off with an exclusive, previously unreleased edit of Claude VonStroke & EPROM’s “Grenade”, the comp continues with tracks from Shaded, Marc Houle, BOT, Dimiz & Baley, Justin jay, MDE, Lubelski, GetCosy, C.H.A.Y. and Emery Warman.

Ontario’s Sven Lochenhoer has popped up on various Dirtybird compilations and sublabels since 2017. His productions are always unique, quirky and well produced.

“It Knows” and the b-side, “Rain Check” both visit the deeper side of house, while keeping an edge for the club. The tracks are reminiscent of some classic deep cuts when the label first began back in 2005. Lush chords, gentle piano, warm bass, and vocal fx are the recipe for a new classic.

"Abyss - a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm"

The aptly named title track of Steve Darko's latest Dirtybird EP is both weird and wonderful. Eerily lush atmospheres layered with haunting melodic analog synths create strong emotions and showcase why he is one of the best producers on the label. 

"Stay Awake" has similar moody energy with more upbeat percussion and an extremely creative build up that makes you feel like a train just passed you by at 300 mph with a broken wheel.

When you know, you know.

Once we heard Dillion Marinez’s “Wormhole” for the first time, we knew it was a special one. A simple concept with massive appeal, the indescribable and unmistakable ‘wormhole’ sound instantly stops you dead in your tracks. You’ll want to listen and dance to it over and over again. 

“Facelift”, is the b-side — a deep, rolling burner to complement the intensity of the title track.

Truly special.

Sven Lochenhoer's latest EP on Dirtybird Records is drenched in grooves and oozes with energy. On this episode of Dirtybird Radio, we get a peek at what makes this Canadian producer tick with a guest set full of some of his favorite tracks -- and some brand new music too. It's time to get locked in with Sven Lochenhoer!

Dirtybird Radio welcomes back Dillon Marinez whose "Wormhole" EP has been making a lot of noise around the world. The San Diego-based producer/DJ/bassist lays down a funky set full of fresh music and a few of his personal favorites. Be sure to check out "Wormhole" out now on Dirtybird Records.

As a producer, composer, DJ, sound designer, engineer, curator and teacher, Pezzner is a prolific force known for his refined taste and mastery of grooves. With his exotica-tinged track "The Hand That Feeds You" recently featured on Dirtybird's Deep Cutz compilation, Dirtybird Radio welcomes Pezzner to take the decks for a funky set fit for the dancefloor or for the headphones.

With Campout tickets on sale now, Dirtybird Radio is getting into the festival vibes by featuring a few of our favorite sets from CampINN 2022. This week, Mary Droppinz takes the Flipside stage with a live recorded set full of acid tweaks and electro breaks -- a perfect conclusion to our month-long series of legendary CampINN memories. Hail Mary full of bass!