Mysterious riddim collective THE RESISTANCE has called upon an Avenger-tier lineup of bass artists to reimagine their debut EP ‘EVIL EMPIRE,’ unveiling an 11-track remix compilation arriving this Friday, January 30th. Each original track from the project returns in mutated form, with multiple reinterpretations showcasing a new wave of heavy innovation across riddim and dubstep.
Rumors began circulating earlier this week after THE RESISTANCE dropped a cryptic transmission on their socials teasing that something big is coming. Fans are assuming a tour announcement or SHADOWCELL update, unaware the signal is foreshadowing this remix offensive.
‘EVIL EMPIRE’ has emerged as one of the defining riddim releases of the past year. Its breakout single of the same name became an instant festival weapon, earning widespread support from Excision, ATLiens, SVDDEN DEATH, Samplifire, and other heavyweights who cemented its status in live sets across 2025. Built from cinematic sound design, dystopian atmospheres, and crunchy low-end chaos, the project pushed the collective into bass music’s spotlight with unprecedented speed, spending multiple weeks at #1 on Beatport’s Dubstep charts.
To meet the moment, THE RESISTANCE has enlisted a who’s-who of the scene’s current vanguard. The forthcoming compilation features FuntCase, Aweminus, MUERTE, MVRDA, Chibs, OG Nixin, Izzy Vadim, Automhate, ONARA, Jub, Ophion, each delivering uniquely destructive flips that stretch the original EP into new sonic timelines. From laser-focused riddim assaults to experimental production, this compilation showcases the anonymous project’s broader cultural impact across bass music.
The compilation arrives just months before SHADOWCELL, the collective’s new audio-visual experience set to premiere at RAMPAGE 2026, Europe’s largest bass music festival. Positioned alongside global acts including Sub Focus, Zomboy, Infekt, and CRANKDAT B2B Wooli, THE RESISTANCE will activate SHADOWCELL for the first time, a performance expected to merge world-building, cinematic lore, and devastating sonics.
Emerging from anonymity in 2025, THE RESISTANCE has quickly become riddim’s newest power bloc. Their thematic focus, masked identity, and Star Wars-coded aesthetic have allowed them to merge sound, narrative, and spectacle into a single immersive universe. They have already sold out headline shows, appeared across major festivals, and earned allegiance from artists and fans alike.
As 2026 progresses, the ‘EVIL EMPIRE’ remix compilation marks the next phase in THE RESISTANCE’s campaign. It serves as a catalyst for what promises to be a pivotal year for the collective as they fight for worldwide dominion over riddim’s evolving landscape.