Zeds Dead, Subtronics, and Tape B just released their long-rumored collaboration, ‘Word Scramble,‘ via Deadbeats, marking one of the most significant moments in bass music this year as three distinct creative forces converge in today’s evolving landscape.
The track first surfaced during the trio’s B3B performance at Decadence Denver on New Year’s Eve, where it quickly became a focal point of conversation across fan communities and live spaces. In the months since, it has existed in a kind of liminal space, circulating through clips, sets, and speculation, without a formal release, only adding to its presence within the culture.
Now arriving in its final form, ‘Word Scramble‘ is a study in contrast and cohesion. Zeds Dead’s cinematic scope and low-end weight anchor the record, while Subtronics brings a level of technical precision and forward-leaning sound design, balanced by Tape B’s instinct for raw, nostalgia-driven dubstep textures. The result is a track that feels both referential and forward-facing, grounded in the genre’s lineage while pushing its current boundaries.
The release aligns with a pivotal period for all three artists. Zeds Dead recently announced Journey of a Lifetime, the largest tour of their 15-year career, alongside the 10-year anniversary of Deadbeats, their influential independent label. Tape B continues his rapid ascent, returning to Miami for a B2B with Zeds Dead during Deadbeats’ Miami Music Week takeover, and preparing for his most expansive tour to date this summer with a North American amphitheater run alongside Levity. Meanwhile, Subtronics enters a major live cycle, including both weekends of Coachella, further reinforcing his position at the forefront of the global festival circuit.
You can find more info as well as tour dates for Zeds Dead HERE, for Subtronics HERE, and for Tape B HERE.
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