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  • Interview: In conversation with JK Beats: Atmosphere after dark (opens in a new tab)

    JK Beats discusses the slow build behind Jack of All Trades, emotional songwriting, liquid drum and bass, and learning when to stop…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·22 May 2026
    22 May 2026
  • Why Drum & Bass Crowds Stand Further Back Now (opens in a new tab)

    Modern drum and bass crowds look different to a decade ago. From phones and LED walls to sound positioning and crowd psychology, the…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·21 May 2026
    21 May 2026
  • Evolution Chamber Opens Myselor’s Cosmic Expression Rollout With Breaking Chains (opens in a new tab)

    Myselor begins the rollout for his 20-track album Cosmic Expression on Evolution Chamber with opening sampler Breaking Chains.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·20 May 2026
    20 May 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with Trueangle & JIROBASS: swamp pressure (opens in a new tab)

    Trueangle and JIROBASS discuss B.O.L.O.T.O / Crickets, collaboration, atmosphere, drum detail, and building tension through contrast.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·15 May 2026
    15 May 2026
  • Why Some Drum and Bass Tracks Feel Bigger at Lower Volume (opens in a new tab)

    Some drum and bass tracks hit harder without sounding louder. This is how space, tension, groove, and restraint create real system pressure.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·14 May 2026
    14 May 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with Gravitape: pressure and atmosphere (opens in a new tab)

    Gravitape discusses cinematic tension, orchestral sound design, and the making of the In There EP for VTO Records.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·13 May 2026
    13 May 2026
  • Why More Drum and Bass Producers Are Leaving Social Media Quietly (opens in a new tab)

    More drum and bass producers are stepping back from social media, replacing constant visibility with dub culture, private channels, and…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·8 May 2026
    8 May 2026
  • The Most Interesting Drum and Bass Nights Right Now Aren’t in London (opens in a new tab)

    Smaller drum and bass nights outside London are building stronger atmosphere, tighter communities, and clearer identities across the UK…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·6 May 2026
    6 May 2026
  • The rise of design-led neurofunk in modern drum and bass (opens in a new tab)

    Design-led neurofunk is reshaping drum and bass, with space, tension and cinematic structure replacing density in a shift felt across…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·1 May 2026
    1 May 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with Varkid: the making of Finally (opens in a new tab)

    Varkid discusses Finally on Dirtbox Recordings, from unfinished ideas to a full album, covering style, process, and the reality behind the…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·24 Apr 2026
    24 Apr 2026
  • Writing without pressure: inside Redeem’s Orkney sessions (opens in a new tab)

    SEAMUS, HALLI and Rasmus Batelly shape Redeem in Orkney, a vocal-led drum and bass track built through shared process and space.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·23 Apr 2026
    23 Apr 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with NBC9: rebuilding and control (opens in a new tab)

    NBC9 discusses his return to drum and bass, building Embassy 9, and balancing instinct with structure across a fast-moving release schedule.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·17 Apr 2026
    17 Apr 2026
  • The quiet power of mid-set drum and bass (opens in a new tab)

    Why the middle of a drum and bass set matters, where groove, control, and system pressure shape how a night really unfolds.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·16 Apr 2026
    16 Apr 2026
  • Mozey to run London Marathon while DJing for charity (opens in a new tab)

    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…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·14 Apr 2026
    14 Apr 2026
  • Why Drum and Bass Still Thrives in the Underground (opens in a new tab)

    Exploring why drum and bass continues to evolve underground, from grassroots scenes to independent labels shaping the genre’s future.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·10 Apr 2026
    10 Apr 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with Merikan: Face Off insight (opens in a new tab)

    Merikan discusses his Evolution Chamber debut Face Off / Hades, production approach, and creative influences shaping his dark drum and bass…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·10 Apr 2026
    10 Apr 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with Alex Physalis: control and chaos (opens in a new tab)

    Alex Physalis discusses sound design, neurobreaks, and creative independence, alongside releases on Renegade Hardware and his High Tree…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·2 Apr 2026
    2 Apr 2026
  • Boardmasters 2026 taps Nia Archives for new live era (opens in a new tab)

    Nia Archives returns to Boardmasters 2026 with a new live show, joined by Goldie, 4AM Kru, and more across Cornwall’s coastal stages.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·30 Mar 2026
    30 Mar 2026
  • When AI Floods Music, Clubs May Matter More (opens in a new tab)

    As AI-assisted music grows, club culture may become an even sharper filter for what holds weight, earns trust, and lasts beyond the upload…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·25 Mar 2026
    25 Mar 2026
  • Best Free DAWs for Drum and Bass Producers (opens in a new tab)

    A practical guide to the best free DAWs for drum and bass production, plus what actually matters when you’re starting out.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·23 Mar 2026
    23 Mar 2026
  • Hospital Records plot 4,000-cap Hackney Wick day festival (opens in a new tab)

    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…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·23 Mar 2026
    23 Mar 2026
  • Mucky Weekender 2026 Line-Up Lands for September Return (opens in a new tab)

    Mucky Weekender reveals its 2026 line-up with Goldie, Roni Size, and more set for a genre-spanning weekend at Vicarage Farm this September.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·18 Mar 2026
    18 Mar 2026
  • Hospital Records at 30: The Label That Became a Community (opens in a new tab)

    From London Elektricity to the Hospital Podcast and global Hospitality nights, Hospital Records has spent three decades shaping drum and…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·13 Mar 2026
    13 Mar 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with Khaotic: Let Go (opens in a new tab)

    Khaotic discusses Let Go on Soul Tribe Music, his Bradford roots, DJ instincts, and shaping a darker roller sound at just 17.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·9 Mar 2026
    9 Mar 2026
  • BIO-TECH LDN: techstep roots, live ritual in London 28 March (opens in a new tab)

    BIO-TECH LDN 009 lands in London on 28 March 2026, blending Biotic and Tech Itch roots with live instrumentation, performers, and…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·8 Mar 2026
    8 Mar 2026
  • Why Some Drum & Bass Tracks Only Make Sense at 2 a.m. (opens in a new tab)

    Late-night drum and bass has its own logic. From darker atmospheres to slower tension builds, some tracks only truly come alive in the…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·6 Mar 2026
    6 Mar 2026
  • Interview: In conversation: The voices behind Banshee (opens in a new tab)

    Rua Tui, Kathika, Maddy V, Maria and Abi Nyxx discuss Banshee, their Bristol drum and bass collaboration supporting Refuge.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·3 Mar 2026
    3 Mar 2026
  • Interview: Nation: Craggz and Haste Go Back to Rave Roots (opens in a new tab)

    Craggz and Haste launch Nation, a new hardcore and jungle label rooted in 90s rave culture, with debut release Inner World landing 6 March…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·2 Mar 2026
    2 Mar 2026
  • Nation: Craggz and Haste Go Back to Rave Roots (opens in a new tab)

    Craggz and Haste launch Nation, a new hardcore and jungle label rooted in 90s rave culture, with debut release Inner World landing 6 March…

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·2 Mar 2026
    2 Mar 2026
  • Interview: In conversation with RAW78 & Samara: Lost In Motion (opens in a new tab)

    RAW78 and Samara discuss Lost In Motion on Make Your Era, from festival inspiration to foghorn drops and shaping vocals for club impact.

    D&B:UK (opens in a new tab)·27 Feb 2026
    27 Feb 2026
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