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Wired for Rhythm: The Psychological Pull of Drum and Bass
Explore how drum and bass affects the brain. From complex breakbeats to physical sub-bass, this article examines the neurological and emotional impact of the genre.
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WAH in the City 2025: Drum & Bass Takes Over London This Sunday
Worried About Henry returns to Silverworks Island on Sunday 6 July 2025 with a powerhouse DnB lineup including Sub Focus, Hybrid Minds, Hedex, Kings of the Rollers and more.
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From Hardcore to Halftime: The Many Lives of a Breakbeat
Explore the evolution of the breakbeat in drum and bass, from its roots in funk and early jungle to modern halftime, liquid and 160 BPM experiments. A deep dive into the Amen, Think and Funky Drummer breaks and their legacy.
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Interview: In Conversation with Battery & Philth: Majesty’s Next Chapter
Battery and Philth talk about their Majesty project: a new label, event series and radio show built on decades of drum and bass legacy. Full-spectrum jungle from the roots to the future.
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How to Craft Gritty Drum & Bass Basslines Without Overprocessing
Learn how to make gritty drum and bass basslines that punch through the mix without losing their raw character. Practical tips, expert insight, and production guidance for keeping it dirty but defined.
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Interview: In Conversation with Canis X Sirius: Last Days of Disco Part 2 (Dirtbox Recordings)
Father-son duo Canis X Sirius talk about their Dirtbox trilogy, sound design, family dynamics and their explosive new EP Last Days of Disco Part 2.
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DJ Die & DJ Krust B2B with Inja Announced for Mucky Weekender 2025
Drum & bass legends DJ Die and DJ Krust reunite with MC Inja for a heavyweight B2B set at Mucky Weekender 2025, joining a stacked lineup including Rodigan, Leftfield and more.
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Interview: In Conversation with Jane Doe: Fortress, Rage and Emotional Power
Jane Doe talks us through her Fortress EP on VTO Records, breaking down the emotions, influences and intent behind one of the scene’s most distinctive new releases.
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The Art of the Flip: How Drum and Bass Producers Rework Classics Without Losing the Magic
Drum and bass flips and unofficial edits are dominating sets in 2025. We explore how producers rework classics, ride the dubplate culture, and walk the line between homage and originality.
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Interview: In Conversation with Exposure: Sub City EP (Dispatch Recordings)
We chat with Bristol producer Exposure about his Dispatch debut Sub City EP, the influence of Bristol, and carving out his own sound in drum and bass.
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Interview: Exclusive interview: Kolectiv talk tension, trust, and their long-awaited Metalheadz debut
Kolectiv talk us through the making of Damocles EP, their long-awaited Metalheadz debut—covering inspiration, studio dynamics, and the myth behind the music.
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How Producers Are Using Hardware Again in Drum and Bass
Analogue gear is back on the rise in the studio. Discover how modern drum and bass producers are embracing samplers, synths and hardware FX to shape the future of the sound.