Wilkinson
Drum & Bass In Ibiza: Sub Focus, Chase & Status, More Announce 2022 Residencies
Drum & bass has found a home on the sun-kissed dancefloors of Ibiza. The White Isle has long been lionized as the spiritual home of house music, but that axiom is coming unglued thanks to Louder Ibiza. The influential drum & bass brand has announced a blue-ribbon residency featuring some of the genre’s most iconic artists, like Andy C and Sub Focus, among others. Louder’s 2022 residency at Eden will take place every Monday for 16 weeks, starting with an epic opening party on June 6th featuring Chase & Status, Hybrid Minds and more. Other residents include drum & bass polymath Dimension and renowned Cognition producer Wilkinson. “Eden are overjoyed to welcome Louder and the extended family to San Antonio,” said a club representative i...
Listen to Wilkinson’s Explosive First Single on His New Label, Sleepless Music
After the explosive release of his collaborative album with Sub Focus, Portals, top-shelf UK drum & bass talent Wilkinson is back with a brand new single. Serving as the first release on his brand new imprint, Sleepless Music, “Frontline” is a massive follow-up to Portals and the “Sub Focus & Wilkinson vs. High Contrast” remix of the hit single “Freedom.” “Frontline” represents a return to Wilkinson’s roots. Heavy and frantic bass pair with the relentless breakbeats to create an upfront dance-floor drum & bass anthem. A longtime dub making the rounds in DJ sets over the past year, “Frontline” has finally seen its release, and the impact is doubled due to its status as the maiden Sleepless...
Tobacco Dock Virtual Opening Weekend to Host Chase & Status, Skream, Hot Since 82, More
With so many of our most beloved venues going extinct due to the impact of COVID-19, it’s never been more important to support the establishments that have brought us so much joy over the years. One venue that is rolling with the punches is London’s legendary Tobacco Dock, which is bringing their world-class brand to the masses by going digital with the help of music promoters LWE and leading virtual live events platform Sansar. The opening weekend of Tobacco Dock Virtual features a star-studded lineup you will not want to miss. Kicking things off will be performances by Chase & Status, Skream, Adam Beyer, Wilkinson, Hot Since 82, Eats Everything, Nastia, Camo & Krooked, Sherelle, and more. The project will debut over Easter weekend, April 2nd to 3rd, and wil...
Sub Focus & Wilkinson Enlist High Contrast for Remix of “Freedom” from Portals LP
October saw the release of one of 2020’s most highly anticipated drum & bass albums, the stunning Portals by Sub Focus and Wilkinson. After a very strong reception, one of the first remixes from the mammoth record has been released. Enlisting the talents of iconic Hospital Records artist High Contrast, Sub Focus and Wilkinson have teamed up with the legendary producer for a collaborative remix of “Freedom feat. Empara Mi).” As expected, the remix offers a high-energy take on the original. Classic vocal chops float atop intricate synth work, with plenty of bass to drive the track along. Building upon the stellar track, High Contrast’s contributions are evident in the remix and elevate it to serve as a perfect companion piece to compliment the ...
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Sub Focus and Wilkinson Talk New Album, Exploring Live Instrumentation, and More [Interview]
For years now, Sub Focus and Wilkinson have dominated the drum & bass scene with their timeless anthems and cutting edge production. Earlier this year, the duo collaborated on three tracks—”Just Hold On,” “Illuminate,” and “Air I Breathe”—igniting the world of drum & bass and showcasing the producers’ diverse range of sounds. In September, it was revealed that those three singles were part of something greater after the announcement of Portals, the new album from Sub Focus and Wilkinson. Just under a month later, Portals has arrived, and fans are elated. The album explores new facets of both Sub Focus and Wilkinson via live instrumentation and experimentation with tempo, but remains unmistakably true to each a...
Sub Focus and Wilkinson Reveal New Forthcoming Album, “Portals”
In 2020, drum & bass titans Sub Focus and Wilkinson teamed up for three smash hit singles: club banger “Illuminate,” the old-school breakbeat-infused “Just Hold On,” and future classic “Air I Breathe,” released just last month. Fans were already enamored by those three mega-collaborations, but now they’ll be getting even more new music from the all-star duo, as Sub Focus and Wilkinson have just announced their new forthcoming album, Portals. The new record will feature all three previously released singles, plus eight other tracks that expand on the sound that fans have come to know each artist for. Featuring live instrumentation from a multitude of talented artists as well as experimentation with different styles and tempos, Portals...
Sub Focus and Wilkinson Team Up for Emotive New Single “Air I Breathe”
The mammoth drum & bass stars’ new collaboration is a dance floor delight. Two of drum & bass’ brightest stars, Sub Focus and Wilkinson, have teamed up once again for a mega-collaboration and late summer smash. Ethereal and energetic, “Air I Breathe” is destined to be a drum & bass anthem. Airy and emotive vocals sit wonderfully atop a chime-like piano melody and a retrowave-influenced bassline. Sub Focus’ unmistakable synth work provides a catchy arpeggio that bounces off of the powerful drum breaks. This collaborative effort from Sub Focus and Wilkinson marks the third team-up in the last year from the drum & bass icons, following their hit singles “Just Hold On” and “Illuminate.” The pair undoubtedly play off the...
