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In conversation with EmZee: Building weight behind Vespers image

Interview: In conversation with EmZee: Building weight behind Vespers

EmZee talks Vespers, cinematic samples, low-end control, The Konklave Records, Czech neurofunk, DJ-friendly arrangements and knowing when to stop.

In Conversation With Myselor: Everything Is Cosmic Expression image

Interview: In Conversation With Myselor: Everything Is Cosmic Expression

Myselor discusses Cosmic Expression, consciousness, change, creative freedom and the personal experiences behind his most ambitious project to date.

In Conversation With Rift: Finding Atmosphere on Metalheadz image

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 shaped his sound.

In conversation with Lottie Jones: Finding space in Surrender image

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 receiving more recognition.

In conversation with Fr4ktion: Emotion, Jungle and Rave Memory image

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.

In conversation with Lee UHF & Noise Souls: Guilty Verdict image

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 without compromise.

In conversation with JK Beats: Atmosphere after dark image

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 tweaking.

In conversation with Trueangle & JIROBASS: swamp pressure image

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.

In conversation with Gravitape: pressure and atmosphere image

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.

In conversation with Varkid: the making of Finally image

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 project.

In conversation with NBC9: rebuilding and control image

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.

In conversation with Merikan: Face Off insight image

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 sound.