Drum & Bass
Pendulum Share Preview of Brand New Single Dropping Next Week
Pendulum thankfully won’t be waiting another decade to release music. When COVID-19 knocked the live music community out cold with a swift jab to the chin, many artists hit the studio and dropped a flurry of new songs. Producers released new music at a breakneck pace, but it was the gobsmacking September 2020 return of Pendulum that took the electronic scene by storm. The legendary drum & bass outfit released their first new songs in a decade, dropping two new singles, “Driver” and “Nothing for Free,” each of which featured the signature pillars of Pendulum’s iconic sound. Now, the group has teased another new track, which is set to release next week on April 15th. Pendulum shared a short clip on social media, offering a glimpse into the un...
Italian Drum & Bass Duo Jazzatron Release Ethereal Single “I Think It’s A Dream / SG”
Following up their 2018 release “Kombu / Obo” on Bachelors Of Science‘s CODE Recordings and fresh off releases on the Liquid Drops and Dreamers imprints, Italian drum & bass duo Jazzatron have returned with a stunning new double single, “I Think It’s A Dream / SG.” Starting things off with a bang, “I Think It’s A Dream” opens with an eerie and enticing ambient pad, before blindsiding the listener with a drop filled with a wild morphing bassline and shuffling drum breaks. The titular vocal sample drones on throughout, providing a dreamlike ambiance as the track rolls on. On the flip side, “SG” (short for the Italian phrase “Senza Genio,” or “without genius”) is the antithesis of its meaning. A tech...
Dimension Announces Show at London’s Iconic Printworks
Following his major debut album release earlier this month, Organ, UK drum & bass heavyweight Dimension has announced a performance at the legendary Printworks nightclub in Rotherhithe, South London on December 3rd, 2021. Dimension’s expansive debut album is said to lend to an immersive live experience, offering fans something to look forward to after many painstaking months of waiting for the return of live shows. Performing alongside the drum & bass luminary will be a stable of meticulously curated special guests, who are yet to be announced. For those unfamiliar with Printworks, the venue is an iconic events center situated in a retired printing plant, which had published The Daily Mail and the Evening Standard until 2012. The space was converted into a wor...
Dillon Francis Announces New Drum & Bass Mix Series, “id{nb}gafos”
Dillon Francis, who was without a doubt one of the MVPs of the COVID-19 quarantine age with his consistent livestreams, is breathing new life into one of his most popular performances of the lockdown period. In July 2020, fellow moombahton and bass music titan Party Favor hosted a virtual music festival called “The Isolation Stream,” where he tapped Francis for a performance alongside A-Trak and SOFI TUKKER, among others. Francis went on to drop a riveting drum & bass set, chock full of anthems by Camo & Krooked, Mat Zo, and many more. He eventually uploaded the performance to YouTube, but found his fans clamoring for additional ways to listen. Francis has now answered those calls by announcing a new drum & bass mix series called “id{nb}gaf...
Deluxe Edition of Koven’s Stunning “Butterfly Effect” Lands on Monstercat
Early last year, drum & bass duo Koven released their stunning Monstercat debut album, Butterfly Effect. Almost a year later, the much-anticipated Deluxe Edition of the album has been released, and it’s full of remixes from some rather impressive artists, as promised. With an already dazzling offering in Butterfly Effect, Koven has elevated their Monstercat debut album with an all-star remix roster and even more tantalizing originals. Butterfly Effect Deluxe features a slew of some of drum & bass’ top artists on remix duties, including A.M.C, REAPER, The Prototypes, Grafix, and BCee, all putting their unique spin on album favorites like “Followers,” “Worlds Collide,” “Shut My Mouth,” and “...
Celebrate International Women’s Day With Exclusive Drum & Bass Mix from Mollie Collins
Since appearing in the drum & bass scene back in 2015, Mollie Collins has seen an exponential rise, culminating in her current role as a KISS-FM UK DJ. Just last year saw the release of her debut album, Musicality, via Right Good Records, and last month the Brit delivered her latest single, “Count On Me” with Leah Guest. Considering her major moves in a male-dominated genre, there’s no better way to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day than with an exclusive mix from Collins. Packed with frenetic drum & bass energy, the tape explodes with originals from Collins, Sub Zero, Jam Thieves and others, along with remixes from Sub Focus, North Base and more. To boot, Collins’ show on KISS is dedicated to Women’s History Month...
Mysterious Producer Sleepnet Emerges as NOISIA’s Nik Roos, With EP on the Way
After iconic electronic music trio NOISIA announced that they would call it quits in pursuit of something new in 2019, fans were chomping at the bit to see exactly what the future entailed for the trio’s members. Thys ultimately unveiled his first solo EP last year, and Nik Roos revealed that he was a member of house music duo Body Ocean alongside The Upbeats‘ Jeremy Glenn. Roos has now revealed that he has been behind the mysterious Sleepnet alias, after the previously anonymous producer had his track “Angel Blade” premiered on UKF one month ago. The reveal followed a series of cryptic messages from Sleepnet’s social media channels and also comes with the news of a full-length Sleepnet EP release. First Light will featu...
Dimension’s Stunning 17-Track Debut Album “Organ” Has Finally Arrived
UK drum & bass sensation Dimension has been dominating the genre for years now. With wildly popular releases like “Desire” with Sub Focus, “UK,” and “Don’t Sleep” with Culture Shock, Dimension has become one of the foremost producers and performers in drum & bass. Now, his long-anticipated debut album, Organ, has finally been released. Organ features a whopping 17 tracks, nine of which have been previously released as singles. Previously unheard tracks include “Psycho,” a hip-hop infused belter with a halftime drum beat and a West-coast whistle inspired synth line. “Domino” takes a more midtempo approach with a gritty, nearly industrial bassline and crooning vocals. The eerie “Altar” featur...
Legendary Drum & Bass Label Hospital Records to Celebrate 25 Years With Massive Compilation
A quarter century of music is certainly a milestone achievement for any record label. Legendary drum & bass imprint Hospital Records has reached that mark and is celebrating in a massive way, with a brand new compilation that sees classic Hospital tracks and crowd favorites remixed by some of the foremost names in the genre. A celebration of drum & bass and its impact on electronic music as a whole, H25PITAL will showcase the past, present, and future of the label, and the genre. The compilation is poised to be a groundbreaking achievement from one of the most esteemed labels in all of electronic music. H25PITAL is an expansive compilation of 25 brand new remixes, reworks, and VIPs of some of the label’s finest works to date. Embracing the full spectrum of drum &...
Saltee Drops Pair of Metal-Infused Drum & Bass Tracks
Last month, Saltee took listeners on a ride with his liquid-tinged tunes, “Unkindled” and “Sif.” He’s now returned to the airwaves with a double dose of metal-infused drum & bass. For “Tradition of Torment” and “Heart of Darkness,” he replaced the more ethereal atmosphere he previously created with vivid, industrial hellscapes more akin to something found in DOOM Eternal. On the leadoff single, “Tradition of Torment,” Saltee recruited the help of his longtime friend Marko Kokotovic for some impressive guitar work. Opening the gates early with haunting, distorted vocals and massive guitar riffs, the anticipation for the boss fight begins. Once fused with Saltee’s masterful production, the bass-fueled actio...
Sign the Petition to Declare April 17th “Drum & Bass Day”
Since the early 1990s, drum & bass has been a staple in the world of electronic music. Nearly three decades in, the genre has spread from the United Kingdom throughout the world and continues to innovate and impress with its intricate sound design, crushing low-end energy, heart-wrenching melodies, and danceable grooves. With such a diverse array of sound within itself, it’s safe to say that drum & bass will continue to be a crowd favorite for years to come. With that in mind, as well as the state of the locked-down world amid COVID-19, The Blast UK thought that now would be the perfect time to celebrate drum & bass and its persistent fanbase, who have helped keep the genre alive throughout the years and even through the brutal COVID-19 epoch, when live events completely evapor...
Carl Cox Flexes Drum & Bass Muscles on Eats Everything’s Edible Beats NYE Radio Show
Fans of Carl Cox, one of the most prolific DJs in the world, may be used to his house and techno sets that have dominated dance floors since the 1980s. On New Years Eve, however, Cox decided to give fans a treat via Eats Everything‘s Edible Beats radio show. The icon played an hourlong drum & bass set for his NYE guest mix. Needless to say, fans were elated—even Eats Everything, who was beside himself introducing the legendary Cox on his radio show. In the mix, Cox moves through many styles of drum & bass and jungle. Tracks from Netsky, DJ Marky, S.P.Y, Lenny Fontana, and more are featured, with everything from liquid drum & bass to neurofunk represented in an impressive blend of classic tracks and cutting edge bangers. Though mainly known for his epic hou...
