Toronto-based DJ and producer Torcha makes his debut on Deadbeats with skxllflower and Limmz on “Graft,” a dark, heavyweight dubstep collaboration arriving October 23. Released during the landmark 10th anniversary year of Zeds Dead’s flagship label, the single embraces the heavier side of modern bass music while introducing another emerging artist to the Deadbeats roster.

“Graft” wastes little time establishing its intensity. Heavy basslines and punishing low-end pressure collide with Limmz’s gritty vocal delivery, creating a sound built around raw aggression, ominous textures, and tightly controlled tension. The result is a hard-hitting production suited to festival stages, powerful sound systems, and late-night sets where the darker edges of dubstep take center stage.

For Torcha, the release offers an introduction to the sound he has been developing from his home base in Toronto. His production leans into heavy bass design and dark atmospheres, pushing tracks toward moments of maximum impact. Working alongside skxllflower brings another production perspective to that approach, while Limmz’s vocal performance adds a distinct sense of grit that complements the track’s aggressive energy.

The collaboration arrives at a significant moment for Deadbeats, which was founded by Zeds Dead in 2016 and has spent the past decade building a platform for forward-thinking artists across the bass music landscape. Through its releases, events, and live experiences, the label has cultivated a global community while embracing sounds that move beyond conventional genre boundaries.

One of the highlights of its anniversary year was the release of We Are Deadbeats Vol. 7 in August. The seventh installment of the label’s annual compilation features 17 tracks spanning deep dubstep, 140, halftime, trip-hop, experimental bass, and hip-hop-influenced production. The project continues the series’ role as a snapshot of the wider bass scene, bringing established names and emerging producers together under the Deadbeats banner.

“Graft” fits naturally into that landscape. Torcha, skxllflower, and Limmz focus on weight, tension, and impact, delivering a collaboration that leans into dubstep’s darker possibilities. Its uncompromising sound reflects the label’s continued interest in supporting artists who explore the heavier and more unconventional corners of electronic music.

For Torcha, making his Deadbeats debut marks an important step as he brings his developing sound to a label that has helped shape the modern bass music scene. The collaboration also arrives as Deadbeats moves beyond its first decade, continuing to introduce new artists while maintaining its commitment to powerful, boundary-pushing electronic music.

Reflecting on the release, Torcha shared his excitement about bringing the track to the label: “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!”

With “Graft,” Torcha, skxllflower, and Limmz deliver a heavyweight addition to Deadbeats’ 2026 catalog. The single arrives October 23 via Deadbeats, bringing together dark production, gritty vocals, and bass-driven intensity for listeners drawn to dubstep at its most aggressive.

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