Meant To Be / Sometimes

A label relaunch needs music that reflects where it wants to go next, and Vibe City's first release of 2026 does exactly that. Across two tracks, Jane Doe and DT3 explore different corners of liquid drum & bass while maintaining a shared sense of musicality and atmosphere.

Sometimes opens the package with the more uplifting of the two productions. Trance-influenced chords drift across the mix, supported by warm pads and a vocal that sits comfortably at the centre of the arrangement. The track never feels rushed. Instead, it allows the melodies room to develop, creating a sense of lift without relying on oversized drops or dramatic switches. It's the kind of tune that naturally finds a place during the brighter moments of a set, where emotion and groove carry equal weight.

Meant To Be takes a different route. While still rooted in liquid foundations, the mood is noticeably darker and more purposeful. Snappy drums drive the arrangement forward while an understated but effective bassline provides the track's centre of gravity. The melodic elements remain present, but they're balanced against a greater sense of tension and movement.

What stands out across both tracks is the quality of the songwriting. Neither production relies on excessive complexity, instead focusing on strong musical ideas, clean arrangements and enough low-end presence to remain useful in a club environment. The contrast between the two tracks also works well, offering listeners a broader picture of the artists' range than a pair of near-identical rollers would have done.

For a label looking to establish a refreshed identity, this is a sensible place to start. Meant To Be and Sometimes capture the melodic and atmospheric qualities Vibe City is aiming to champion, while still retaining enough energy to work beyond home listening sessions and into the mix.