John Hislop, better known as Culprate, is among electronic music’s most influential yet underrated artists. For years, the Bristol-based creative has been delivering cutting-edge material that broadly falls under the umbrella of bass music, but contains, and is often driven by, soul-stirring musicality that few in the scene can mimic. From the legendary Nightmares in Reality EP, to his foray…
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With the release of his 8th studio record, drum and bass icon BCee is back on our radar! This year has been a busy one for BCee. In addition to leading his label, Spearhead Records, he has made appearances on SoundCloud’s Voice Notes series, BBC Radio 1, and Insomniac’s Sunday Sessions. Much to our surprise, he even found the time…
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If you happened to catch our recent interview with the UK drum and bass pioneer, BCee, you’d know that he has an album dropping this October. Following the release of last month’s single ‘Gamble‘ on his label, Spearhead Records, this soulful producer has once again struck gold with ‘Lies,’ featuring songwriter and vocalist Lauren Archer. As of now, three of…
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Writing about music can be a befuddling task sometimes. Every once in a while, an album comes along for which it’s unimaginably difficult to find the right words to adequately treat it with the reverence it deserves. For me, Halogenix’s Passions is one of those albums. As a longtime fan of Halogenix, I was ecstatic when he announced Passions to…
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Tiesto has released his first drum&bass song in over a decade, Brownies&Lemonade’s DNBNL project has partnered with Deadbeats and is going to Tomorrowland, Deadmau5 has played a D&B set at EDC Mexico, Chase & Status are once again one of hottest acts around, a new North American WORSHIP tour is about to kick off and Rohaan has just wrapped up…
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In August of 2022, we featured NUEQ in our Focus Five segment, not knowing much about the artist, but surprised by the combination of his sheer talent and minimal SoundCloud following. Since then, the artist has shared a handful of impressive tracks, while simultaneously growing a more substantial audience, earning performances and praise in Israel, the United States, and the…
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Ivy Lab Returns to Drum and Bass with ‘Idols Fall / Snap 101’
by Braden Greenby Braden Green2023 has blessed listeners with a plethora of new Ivy Lab singles and EPs. From the abstract, bass-heavy single ‘Profit’ to the symphonic, breakbeat-inspired Demon Dust EP, the UK duo have taken their pan-genre experimentation to new heights since the release of their critically acclaimed album Infinite Falling Ground last year. Idols Fall / Snap 101 now enters their discography…
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London duo Chase & Status define iconic in the arena of bass music. The veteran artists have been trailblazing their unique path for two decades, constantly evolving while pushing new boundaries. Their latest offering 2 Ruff, Vol. 1 sees them continuing that path over 10 exceptional tracks that fuse DnB, grime, UK Rap, bass, and beyond. Billed as a mixtape, the…
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capshun Builds A Shining Empire Of Perseverance With His ‘Ethos’ EP
by John Donahueby John DonahueThe world capshun created from his journey is filled with many qualities, emotions, and shining tones. His way of implementing vast storytelling throughout his works is simply breathtaking. Creating senses of hope, peace, and true strive with every release. Never backing down for a second, this artist has inspired many while showcasing major upgrades to his own techniques and songwriting.…
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Despite making a name for himself outside of the drum and bass world, Kumarion has quickly evolved into a drum and bass heavy-hitter while continuing to make waves across various realms of the electronic music scene. In parallel, Smoakland have championed a distinct sound that harnesses the energy of old school dubstep, while simultaneously harvesting a drum and bass facet…