Gone Are the Days: Grooverider on Radio 1
Grooverider is not just an ambassador for the dnb scene One thing that’s bothered me most about the drum & bass scene is how no matter how much fun the DJs and producers within the scene seem to have behind the scenes, it’s always been so about-the-business when it comesContinue Reading
Shy FX Released Two New 45 Roller Tunes
Shy FX resurrects his 45 Roller alias for some new tunes Shy FX has been a king of the jungle since the mid-’90s. The man behind seminal anthems like “Bambaata” and “Original Nuttah”, Shy FX has been a unique voice cutting through the clutter of drum & bass, bringing aContinue Reading
Loxy & Ink “Gurner”
The dynamic duo returns for another one This post wasn’t originally going to be about Loxy & Ink’s “Gurner”. Originally, I was going to highlight Loxy’s Killmonger Rollers Edition Mix, but I’d then seen that the Black Junglist Alliance‘s tune series debuted this week with a big bit from RAMContinue Reading
#MixMondays: Chris Inperspective at The Lab LDN
Seeing Inperspective Records head and Technicality founder Chris Inperspective getting the shine he deserves has been a treat. He’s had to fight for it, but watching Chris INP work in 2020 makes you realize the importance of staying the course. Seeing him work at The Lab LDN in his latestContinue Reading
Goldie’s ‘Timeless’ Turns 25
While I didn’t set out to start a drum & bass blog during the month of the 25th anniversary of Timeless—the debut studio album from drum & bass alchemist Goldie—I love that it happened. It’s that kind of synergy that’s propelled Goldie into the stratosphere of art in general, letContinue Reading
Nick the Lot “Extra Clips”
Nick the Lot’s got a hot one on his hands Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? A little over a week ago, we kicked off Spotlight Saturdays with a look at the music of Nick the Lot. While talking about Controlled Opposition recently, we mentioned we’dContinue Reading
Winslow “Better Late Than Never”
Welcome to the future I won’t say that I have a vested interest in whether Winslow, the St. Louis, Missouri-born producer who’s catching a lot of buzz in the dnb community. I will say that it’s great to see Winslow in the drum & bass scene right now. Winslow, whoContinue Reading
Hospital Records Shares “Equality and Inclusions Actions” Plan
In light of #BlackLivesMatter, Hospital Records looks to make a change Like many companies and conglomerates, when the #BlackLivesMatter movement went global back in late-May/early June after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, Hospital Records stepped into action. Like many companies and conglomerates, when the #BlackLivesMatterContinue Reading
Justin (f.k.a. Flite) Relinquishes Name in Statement on Flite vs. DJ Flight Situation
The artist now-formerly known as Flite says he is “relinquishing my name to better give [DJ Flight] the space to be celebrated for her identity and accomplishments.” Over the weekend, the Flite versus DJ Flight situation hit a fever pitch. With both Flite and DJ Flight (and their respective friends,Continue Reading
Dillon Francis is Spinning Drum & Bass Now
All your base belongs to Dillon Francis? Earlier this month, Dillon Francis—who made his mark in moombahton but is a musical chameleon when he wants to be—took part in Party Favor’s Isolation live stream festival. Dillon took that time to DJ his first full drum & bass set, and judgingContinue Reading