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Interview: In Conversation With Rift: Finding Atmosphere on Metalheadz
Rift discusses the making of the Morana EP for Metalheadz, mythology, cinematic drum and bass, creative process, and the records that…
17 Jun 2026D&B:UK
Mucky Weekender Adds DJ Yoda And X-Press2 As September Festival Draws Closer
Mucky Weekender has added DJ Yoda and X-Press2 to its 2026 line-up, joining Goldie, Roni Size, DJ Hype, Doc Scott and more this September.
16 Jun 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Lottie Jones: Finding space in Surrender
Lottie Jones discusses Surrender, working with Fred V, writing for different corners of drum and bass, and why vocalists are finally…
4 Jun 2026D&B:UK
The Reset Tune: Drum & Bass and the Art of Holding Back
Why the most useful tune in a drum and bass set is often the one that creates space, resets the room, and gives the next peak somewhere to…
3 Jun 2026D&B:UK
Juno Download Closes: What Does It Mean For Drum & Bass?
Juno Download has officially closed, ending a long chapter in underground electronic music. We look at its role in discovery, archives and…
1 Jun 2026D&B:UK
The End of the Double-Drop Arms Race
More drum and bass DJs are stepping back from constant double drops and rapid-fire mixing, rediscovering tension, pacing, and space on real…
29 May 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Fr4ktion: Emotion, Jungle and Rave Memory
Fr4ktion discusses melody, rave-era influences, genre freedom, production habits, and finding emotional balance in modern drum and bass.
25 May 2026D&B:UK
Why Some Rollers Feel Flat Online But Massive In A Club
Why certain drum and bass rollers only fully come alive on real sound systems, and what that says about modern listening culture.
24 May 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Lee UHF & Noise Souls: Guilty Verdict
Lee UHF and Noise Souls discuss Guilty Verdict, dark jungle influences, visual storytelling, remote collaboration, and building music…
24 May 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with JK Beats: Atmosphere after dark
JK Beats discusses the slow build behind Jack of All Trades, emotional songwriting, liquid drum and bass, and learning when to stop…
22 May 2026D&B:UK
Why Drum & Bass Crowds Stand Further Back Now
Modern drum and bass crowds look different to a decade ago. From phones and LED walls to sound positioning and crowd psychology, the…
21 May 2026D&B:UK
Evolution Chamber Opens Myselor’s Cosmic Expression Rollout With Breaking Chains
Myselor begins the rollout for his 20-track album Cosmic Expression on Evolution Chamber with opening sampler Breaking Chains.
20 May 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Trueangle & JIROBASS: swamp pressure
Trueangle and JIROBASS discuss B.O.L.O.T.O / Crickets, collaboration, atmosphere, drum detail, and building tension through contrast.
15 May 2026D&B:UK
Why Some Drum and Bass Tracks Feel Bigger at Lower Volume
Some drum and bass tracks hit harder without sounding louder. This is how space, tension, groove, and restraint create real system pressure.
14 May 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Gravitape: pressure and atmosphere
Gravitape discusses cinematic tension, orchestral sound design, and the making of the In There EP for VTO Records.
13 May 2026D&B:UK
Why More Drum and Bass Producers Are Leaving Social Media Quietly
More drum and bass producers are stepping back from social media, replacing constant visibility with dub culture, private channels, and…
8 May 2026D&B:UK
The Most Interesting Drum and Bass Nights Right Now Aren’t in London
Smaller drum and bass nights outside London are building stronger atmosphere, tighter communities, and clearer identities across the UK…
6 May 2026D&B:UK
The rise of design-led neurofunk in modern drum and bass
Design-led neurofunk is reshaping drum and bass, with space, tension and cinematic structure replacing density in a shift felt across…
1 May 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Varkid: the making of Finally
Varkid discusses Finally on Dirtbox Recordings, from unfinished ideas to a full album, covering style, process, and the reality behind the…
24 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Writing without pressure: inside Redeem’s Orkney sessions
SEAMUS, HALLI and Rasmus Batelly shape Redeem in Orkney, a vocal-led drum and bass track built through shared process and space.
23 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with NBC9: rebuilding and control
NBC9 discusses his return to drum and bass, building Embassy 9, and balancing instinct with structure across a fast-moving release schedule.
17 Apr 2026D&B:UK
The quiet power of mid-set drum and bass
Why the middle of a drum and bass set matters, where groove, control, and system pressure shape how a night really unfolds.
16 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Mozey to run London Marathon while DJing for charity
Mozey will run the London Marathon while DJing on 26 April, raising funds for Make-A-Wish UK following a headline London show the night…
14 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Why Drum and Bass Still Thrives in the Underground
Exploring why drum and bass continues to evolve underground, from grassroots scenes to independent labels shaping the genre’s future.
10 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Merikan: Face Off insight
Merikan discusses his Evolution Chamber debut Face Off / Hades, production approach, and creative influences shaping his dark drum and bass…
10 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Interview: In conversation with Alex Physalis: control and chaos
Alex Physalis discusses sound design, neurobreaks, and creative independence, alongside releases on Renegade Hardware and his High Tree…
2 Apr 2026D&B:UK
Boardmasters 2026 taps Nia Archives for new live era
Nia Archives returns to Boardmasters 2026 with a new live show, joined by Goldie, 4AM Kru, and more across Cornwall’s coastal stages.
30 Mar 2026D&B:UK
When AI Floods Music, Clubs May Matter More
As AI-assisted music grows, club culture may become an even sharper filter for what holds weight, earns trust, and lasts beyond the upload…
25 Mar 2026D&B:UK
Best Free DAWs for Drum and Bass Producers
A practical guide to the best free DAWs for drum and bass production, plus what actually matters when you’re starting out.
23 Mar 2026D&B:UK
Hospital Records plot 4,000-cap Hackney Wick day festival
Hospital Records mark 30 years with a 4,000-cap day festival in Hackney Wick, blending indoor and outdoor stages with a wide drum and bass…
23 Mar 2026D&B:UK