Craggz & Parallel to release brand new album – Now taking DJ bookings
September signals a welcome return to the scene by two of D&B’s most respected characters, Craggz & Parallel, and it couldn’t have come a moment too soon. Since releasing their debut ‘Northern Soul’ LP on Valve back in 2006 the pair have stepped back, regrouped and are now ready to come full force with a brand new super-fresh sound that’s sure to raise heads throughout the scene.... More
DJ Fresh ‘Kryptonite’ (BBK) to hit the shelves on August 2nd, 2010!!
The most heavyweight drum & bass album of 2010 has finally arrived and it’s been well worth the wait! ‘Kryptonite’ is an electronic tour-de-force, a masterpiece of sound design and imagination from one of the scene’s most pioneering figureheads, DJ Fresh. In the making for over three years, Fresh has created a juggernaut of an LP... More
Friction kicks off brand new Ministry Of Sound mix series
Ministry of Sound Present Mixed... a brand new series from the pioneers of dance music aiming to untap the freshest DJ talent from around the world and deliver it in the ultimate album package for the electronic music connoisseur. .... More
Body & Soul Present NASCA Records : The Past, The Present & The Future - Released 14th June 2010
Austrian super-duo Body & Soul present the first CD release on their own Nasca label charting the past, present and future of the burgeoning imprint. Drawing on the heavier dance floor styles and production that’s second to none it’s easy to see how the crew has already forged their own sizeable stamp in the drum & bass scene in a relatively short amount of time.... More
Subz & Matik - Low Pressure Area
Basswerk, officially Germany’s no. 1 drum & bass label, presents the inspirational debut artist album from Subz & Matik; two of the country’s most talented but understated producers in the game. ‘Low Pressure Area’ is a beautifully crafted, organic album full of dub-wise beats, effortlessly chic jazz-tinged rollers and pure dance floor groovers that’ll have you from the off.... More
Knowledge Sabre Remix Competition
Kmag, Sabre and Critical Music are running a competition for producers to remix Sabre's One Hundred Teeth. Not only do you get to download the original tune for free but also all the stems needed for remixing.
Sabre recently spoke to Knowledge about the track he made for the competition and his new album, so we asked him for a brief to point you in the right direction and how he approaches remixes... More
Backdrop launches DJ booking agency
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new artist agency, representing some of the finest up & coming and established xmas in dance music today. With many years of experience in events and promotions, Backdrop is able to offer a professional, informed and friendly service to any promoters wishing to book our DJ’s across the UK, Europe, Canada and Asia..... More
Details announced for the Urban Art Forms festival 2010
Now entering its 6th year, Austria’s Urban Art Forms festival has quickly become one of the ‘must do’ events in the world-wide dance music connoisseur’s calendar. Spread over 3 days Europe’s leading audio-visual festival promises an incredible all-star line-up that other organisers will find hard to beat.... More
Sabre – A Wandering Journal (Critical)
Told through narrative interludes and a musical score capturing windows in our tale; ‘A Wandering Journal’ is a voyage through experimental electronica; the debut long player from London-based producer, Sabre, and the first solo artist album on Critical Music... More
Camo & Krooked – Above & Beyond (Mainframe)
In keeping with the Mainframe ethos of creating the optimum dance floor experience, Camo & Krooked’s ‘Above & Beyond’ is a production tour de force encapsulating perfectly the drum & bass ‘sound of now’. Ultimately uplifting to the core the LP comes jam-packed with big-room vibes and body-moving bass that has had even the likes of Zane Lowe and Annie Mac calling for more. Brought to us by a duo seemingly... More
Phace & Misanthrop - From Deep Space – 2010
More than a year in the making ‘From Deep Space’ brings together two of the leading lights of the European drum & bass scene with Phace ready to build on the success of their 2007 debut album ‘Psycho’ and Misanthrop ready to stamp his mark with what is undoubtedly both xmas’ best work to date. Distinct, cutting-edge, deep-impact drum & bass full to the brim of mind-bending bass... More
Kmag Remix Competition
As part of Kmag's Sampling Season we're bringing you a great remix competition in conjunction with Shogun Audio. The track you need to remix is Icicle's Time To Remember which came out on Shogun's sister label SGN:LTD in 2007. Don't worry if you're not familiar with it, you can listen to it in the Knowledge download store. Then simply download all the free samples to the track and get creative.... More
Things are getting Critical!
To usher in the autumn Critical Music is proud to announce the forthcoming release of its latest album project ‘Critical Sound’. Following on from the huge success of the ‘All Sounds Electric’ series from last year the label now brings a new concept. Eight formidable tracks from the hottest producers in drum and bass right now housed in both a deluxe gatefold LP package and also a deluxe double CD package... More
Alix Perez – 1984 (Shogun Audio)…..It’s Coming!
‘1984’ transcends the club/home listening divide with ease providing not just another drum and bass album but something so much more special. Going against the grain Alix has delivered an album for real music lovers the world over. Crossing the genres he delves from blissed-out downbeat and experimental hip hop to funk, soul and of course his beloved drum and bass, fusing them all together... More
Dirtyphonics pick up a win at the D&B Awards 2009
Congratulations to the Dirtyphonics crew who celebrated a year of seriously hard work by picking up the gong for Best Newcomer Producers at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards held at the Ministry Of Sound on August 13th. They then went on to astound the crowd with one of their slamming 5-man live DJ sets in the main room which amazingly marked their first gig in the UK. The first of many though we suspect!... More
Critical update - July 2009
It’s been a busy year so far in the Critical camp with some superb releases all garnering praise from those who know. Break’s remix of ‘Alibi’ by Spectrasoul was an awesome moment in Critical’s history and coupled with the naughty ‘Organiser’ on the flip proved one the best D&B 12’s so far this year. Then, always with an ear to the ground label boss Kasra roped in the talents of dubstep and downbeat new boy... More
Valve Carnival Weekend Showdown - 29th August 2009
After an incredible sell-out debut at the IndigO2 last May (scroll down for pictures) Valve are ready to up the anti even further with what promises to be the biggest party in London this August bank holiday weekend! Whilst the last show featured the likes of Goldie, Friction and Hype all battling it out with the Valve owners Dillinja & Lemonde in front of 2000 people the next line-up is equally if not more mouth-watering. More
'Assassin Volume One' hits the shops on June 15th!!
Fresh from winning the runner-up position for 'Best DJ' at the 2009 Drum & Bass Awards, the time is right to drop the first volume of Friction's all-new mix CD series. Containing 32 tracks from the hottest producers in the scene, Friction stamps his trademark diverse style and impeccable selection from start to finish, touching upon all styles from the rolling to the liquid to the tear-out anthems and beyond. More
Valve @ IndigO2, London, 23rd May 2009
Having sat back a little over the past couple of years 2009 sees the welcome return of Dillinja and Lemonde to the frontlines, two of D&B’s longest serving and most accomplished xmas.
First up the Valve crew are extremely excited to announce a new residency at one of London’s hottest venues; Indigo at the O2... More
All swords swinging for Shogun Audio
Shogun Audio are back and are ready to hit hard for 2009. With a slew of singles lined up from some of the hottest talent around plus two very special album projects there’s too many to mention in one go here so here are a few that are sure to perk up the ears of Drum & Bass fans around the world. Shogun Audio are back and are ready to hit hard for 2009. With a slew of singles lined up from some of the hottest talent around plus two very special album projects there’s too many to mention... More
Stereo:type put some balls back into breakbeat
Stereo:Type is the new act from two of Bassline Breakbeat's finest, Ctrl Z & Screwface, and they’re on the verge of dropping a very, very special album from the Hardcore Beats camp for the start of 2009 full of familiar faces from dnb, hip hop and of course breakbeat. Having smashed their way onto dancefloors all around the world with anthems such as 'Kung Fu Funk' and the infamous 'Stereo:Typical', Tommy Dash and Chris Screwface decided to knuckle down and explore their sound further under their new moniker... More