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Blacklist Festival 2025 brings 50+ bass acts to Oberhausen
Blacklist Festival 2025 lands at Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen on 11 October with 50+ global bass acts including Bou B2B Hedex, Koven, Whales and Flowidus.
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The Globalisation of Drum and Bass: Scenes Beyond the UK
Drum and bass may have been born in the UK, but its evolution across New Zealand, Europe, the US and beyond shows the genre’s truly global reach.
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Mucky Weekender 2025 Review: Drum & Bass Takes Centre Stage in Winchester
Mucky Weekender 2025 lit up Winchester with drum and bass legends, new blood and jungle roots, from Fabio & Grooverider to Die, Krust and Inja.
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Wagz on Dreamcatcher, Sheffield Roots and the Metalheadz Legacy
Sheffield producer Wagz talks Dreamcatcher, Sheffield influences, and life on Metalheadz in this in-depth interview.
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Mastering Clarity, Punch & Atmosphere: Advanced DnB Mix & Master Techniques for UK Producers in 2025
Explore cutting-edge mixing & mastering techniques UK Drum & Bass producers are using in 2025 for clarity, punch, stereo depth, loudness & club-ready power.
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AI in Drum and Bass: Innovation or Imitation?
How AI is reshaping drum and bass production, mastering, and live shows, and what it means for the future of the genre’s identity.
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WAH Halloween 2025: Milton Keynes Prepares for a Massive Drum and Bass Takeover
Worried About Henry bring Hybrid Minds, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Kings of the Rollers, Mozey and more to Milton Keynes this Halloween. The Marshall Arena will transform into a drum and bass playground on 25 October 2025.
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Hospitality Weekender Returns in 2026 with a Monumental Line-Up at Butlin’s Bognor Regis
Hospitality Weekender announces its 2026 line-up with Hedex’s debut, Kasra b2b Samurai Breaks, and a historic Valve Soundsystem x Virus Recordings collaboration. The ultimate indoor drum and bass getaway returns to Butlin’s Bognor Regis from 30 January to 2 February.
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5 Essential Drum & Bass Anthems Every Newcomer Should Know
Discover five of the most essential drum and bass anthems of all time. From Goldie’s timeless “Inner City Life” to Chase & Status’ “Time,” these tracks shaped the genre and remain vital listening for every newcomer.
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All Points East 2025: Saturday in Victoria Park Belongs to Drum and Bass
Chase and Status, Dimension, Shy FX and Nia Archives lit up All Points East 2025 on Saturday, with Victoria Park transformed into a drum and bass playground. Here’s our full review.
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Summer 2025: The Drum and Bass Tracks DJs Are Actually Dropping
From the National Bowl to Tomorrowland and Liquicity, these are the drum and bass tracks that defined summer 2025 DJ sets. Pendulum’s Napalm. Sub Focus and Culture Shock with Fragma on Miracle. Clipz with Bam Bam. Pirapus with Body Drop. Plus the Sub Focus festival staples that keep crowds locked.
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Mucky Weekender 2025 Preview - The Drum and Bass UK Festival Guide
Drum and Bass UK previews Mucky Weekender 2025 in Winchester, with Fabio & Grooverider, DJ Rap, DJ Krust and more across themed stages and a strong welcome for sober ravers.
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All Points East 2025: The Ultimate Drum and Bass Takeover Hits Victoria Park
Full preview of All Points East Festival on Saturday 16 August 2025, featuring a top-tier drum and bass lineup curated by Chase & Status. Expect sets from Dimension, Shy FX, Nia Archives, Overmono and many more.
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Silverworks Island Summer 2025: Four Shows That Redefined London's Dance Landscape
From Michael Bibi’s ONE LIFE to Worried About Henry and A State of Trance, Silverworks Island united 80,000 ravers across two monumental weekends in the heart of London’s Royal Docks.