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Mozey to run London Marathon while DJing for charity image

Mozey to run London Marathon while DJing for charity

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 before.

Why Drum and Bass Still Thrives in the Underground image

Why Drum and Bass Still Thrives in the Underground

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

Boardmasters 2026 taps Nia Archives for new live era image

Boardmasters 2026 taps Nia Archives for new live era

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

When AI Floods Music, Clubs May Matter More image

When AI Floods Music, Clubs May Matter More

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

Hospital Records plot 4,000-cap Hackney Wick day festival image

Hospital Records plot 4,000-cap Hackney Wick day festival

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 lineup.

Best Free DAWs for Drum and Bass Producers image

Best Free DAWs for Drum and Bass Producers

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

Mucky Weekender 2026 Line-Up Lands for September Return image

Mucky Weekender 2026 Line-Up Lands for September Return

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

Hospital Records at 30: The Label That Became a Community image

Hospital Records at 30: The Label That Became a Community

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

BIO-TECH LDN: techstep roots, live ritual in London 28 March image

BIO-TECH LDN: techstep roots, live ritual in London 28 March

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

Why Some Drum & Bass Tracks Only Make Sense at 2 a.m. image

Why Some Drum & Bass Tracks Only Make Sense at 2 a.m.

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

Why Liquid Drum & Bass Feels Personal Again image

Why Liquid Drum & Bass Feels Personal Again

Liquid drum and bass is rediscovering intimacy, with producers and vocalists reshaping the sound into something warmer, more human, and club-ready.

The Rise of Micro-Labels in Drum and Bass image

The Rise of Micro-Labels in Drum and Bass

Exploring the rise of micro-labels in drum and bass, from Bandcamp-first imprints to artist-run collectives reshaping control and community.

Before the Peak: Why the Warm-Up DJ Still Shapes the Night image

Before the Peak: Why the Warm-Up DJ Still Shapes the Night

Warm-up sets rarely get credit, but they shape the room, the crowd, and the night itself. Here’s why the role still matters in modern drum and bass.

Underground Isn’t Small Anymore: When Niche Sounds Fill Big Rooms image

Underground Isn’t Small Anymore: When Niche Sounds Fill Big Rooms

From dark rollers to experimental steppers, underground drum and bass is reaching mid-sized venues and festival stages. Here’s how and why it started working.