Since his initial breakthrough in 2015, Duskus has imparted his unique brand of future bass on every relevant corner of the uprising EDM scene. The list of affiliations is honestly quite remarkable: Elysian Records, bitbird, Daruma, and Kaleido Collective (which he cofounded with Subtact). His latest Kaleido release, “Gods,” doesn’t depart from his winning formula. The springy supersaw synths and busy percussion provide a satisfying disengagement from the grandiose buildup. If the drop is Nathan Drake free running inside the ruins of an ancient temple, then the flute and risers depict the treasure hunter’s initial sense of wonder. But what’s noteworthy about “Gods” its confidence. The London-based producer has his specific take on future bass down to the core. If pre-Skin era Flume and San Holo had a slightly feral lovechild, the kid would be named Duskus. In a genre still in its infancy, sonically assured tracks like “Gods” are truly refreshing.

Written by Eugene Cheng