Last year, the mysterious riddim collective known as The Resistance released their debut EP EVIL EMPIRE. Now, exactly one year later, they’ve returned with an 11-track remix compilation, EVIL EMPIRE (THE REMIXES) featuring some of riddim and dubstep’s top producers. With the original EP already regarded as one of the defining riddim releases of the past year, each reimagined track brings fresh and exciting energy to the project.
The Resistance consists of nine anonymous, distinct creative voices united under a shared vision that blends heavy bass with dystopian themes to create immersive live experiences. Having gained attention for their theatrical stage presence, the group maintains anonymity through sinister masks and a Star Wars-inspired aesthetic.
The original EP featured four tracks, but the remix project comprises multiple reimaginings of each one. The breakout title track, “EVIL EMPIRE,” has been remixed by both FuntCase and OG Nixin. “BATTLE OF CRAIT” receives three remixes from Automhate, Mvrda, and JUB, while “T-70” also gets three new versions from Chibs, Muerte, and Ophion. Closing out the release are three remixes of “LASER BRAIN” by Aweminus, ONAra, and Izzy Vadim. From laser-focused riddim to experimental production, each track delivers a unique flip that takes the original EP into new sonic territory.
This compilation arrives just ahead of The Resistance’s new audiovisual experience, SHADOWCELL, set to premiere in early March at RAMPAGE 2026, Europe’s largest bass music festival. Sharing the stage with hard-hitting acts like Sub Focus, Infekt, and Wooli B2B Crankdat, their performance is expected to blend immersive world-building, cinematic storytelling, and devastating sonics. With the release of this remix compilation alongside the debut of SHADOWCELL, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for The Resistance.
