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JK Beats discusses the slow build behind Jack of All Trades, emotional songwriting, liquid drum and bass, and learning when to stop…
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Modern drum and bass crowds look different to a decade ago. From phones and LED walls to sound positioning and crowd psychology, the…
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Myselor begins the rollout for his 20-track album Cosmic Expression on Evolution Chamber with opening sampler Breaking Chains.
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Trueangle and JIROBASS discuss B.O.L.O.T.O / Crickets, collaboration, atmosphere, drum detail, and building tension through contrast.
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Some drum and bass tracks hit harder without sounding louder. This is how space, tension, groove, and restraint create real system pressure.
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Gravitape discusses cinematic tension, orchestral sound design, and the making of the In There EP for VTO Records.
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More drum and bass producers are stepping back from social media, replacing constant visibility with dub culture, private channels, and…
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Smaller drum and bass nights outside London are building stronger atmosphere, tighter communities, and clearer identities across the UK…
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Design-led neurofunk is reshaping drum and bass, with space, tension and cinematic structure replacing density in a shift felt across…
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Varkid discusses Finally on Dirtbox Recordings, from unfinished ideas to a full album, covering style, process, and the reality behind the…
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SEAMUS, HALLI and Rasmus Batelly shape Redeem in Orkney, a vocal-led drum and bass track built through shared process and space.
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NBC9 discusses his return to drum and bass, building Embassy 9, and balancing instinct with structure across a fast-moving release schedule.
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Why the middle of a drum and bass set matters, where groove, control, and system pressure shape how a night really unfolds.
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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…
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Exploring why drum and bass continues to evolve underground, from grassroots scenes to independent labels shaping the genre’s future.
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Merikan discusses his Evolution Chamber debut Face Off / Hades, production approach, and creative influences shaping his dark drum and bass…
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Alex Physalis discusses sound design, neurobreaks, and creative independence, alongside releases on Renegade Hardware and his High Tree…
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Nia Archives returns to Boardmasters 2026 with a new live show, joined by Goldie, 4AM Kru, and more across Cornwall’s coastal stages.
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As AI-assisted music grows, club culture may become an even sharper filter for what holds weight, earns trust, and lasts beyond the upload…
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A practical guide to the best free DAWs for drum and bass production, plus what actually matters when you’re starting out.
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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…
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Mucky Weekender reveals its 2026 line-up with Goldie, Roni Size, and more set for a genre-spanning weekend at Vicarage Farm this September.
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From London Elektricity to the Hospital Podcast and global Hospitality nights, Hospital Records has spent three decades shaping drum and…
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Khaotic discusses Let Go on Soul Tribe Music, his Bradford roots, DJ instincts, and shaping a darker roller sound at just 17.
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BIO-TECH LDN 009 lands in London on 28 March 2026, blending Biotic and Tech Itch roots with live instrumentation, performers, and…
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Late-night drum and bass has its own logic. From darker atmospheres to slower tension builds, some tracks only truly come alive in the…
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Rua Tui, Kathika, Maddy V, Maria and Abi Nyxx discuss Banshee, their Bristol drum and bass collaboration supporting Refuge.
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Craggz and Haste launch Nation, a new hardcore and jungle label rooted in 90s rave culture, with debut release Inner World landing 6 March…
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Craggz and Haste launch Nation, a new hardcore and jungle label rooted in 90s rave culture, with debut release Inner World landing 6 March…
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RAW78 and Samara discuss Lost In Motion on Make Your Era, from festival inspiration to foghorn drops and shaping vocals for club impact.
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