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DRUM&BASS ARENA. The Drum&BassArena podcast is back.

Requested more times than a tune ID on a Randall set, from this month onwards
we’ll be returning to Drum&BassArena podcast roots. For many years it was a longstanding tradition for Drum&BassArena monthly
explorations of the full jungle drum & bass terrain were some of the highest-
ranking D&B podcasts on iTunes throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. It’s high time we had a reload. Continue reading DRUM&BASS ARENA. The Drum&BassArena podcast is back.

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JOHN NOSEDA. Artist unveils new EP on Sapiens featuring a Prins Thomas remix.

20 year dance music industry veteran John Noseda makes a standout debut on Agoria’s Sapiens label with a new single featuring Surahn that very much shows off his subtly euphoric and truly emotional house sound. Adding to the essential package is a remix from disco icon Prins Thomas. Continue reading JOHN NOSEDA. Artist unveils new EP on Sapiens featuring a Prins Thomas remix.

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HOSPITAL RECORDS. Grafix will be released single Distressed.

Grafix strikes yet again with a rave tinted drum & bass stepper that delivers explosive energy and fiery frequencies through scattering synths and a throbbing bassline. ‘Distressed’ is the latest single from the dancefloor icon and is another step-up for Grafix’s signature solo sound. This follows on from the successes of his recent singles ‘Zephyr (feat. Ruth Royall)’, ‘Stutter’, and ‘Acid Generation’ which reached number 1 in the Beatport Drum & Bass chart. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Grafix will be released single Distressed.

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HOSPITAL RECORDS. Etherwood, created during our unexpected period of isolation in 2020.

‘Isolation Jams’ is the beautifully stripped-back acoustic exploration from former Med School headliner, now Hospital Records sensation, Etherwood, created during our unexpected period of isolation in 2020. Known for his deeply soothing and uplifting drum & bass, Etherwood strikes heartstrings with six acoustic covers of his own well-loved D+B anthems, plus Wilkinson’s ‘Afterglow,’ in a series that came to life from his own home. This wonderfully unique seven-track release showcases Etherwood’s raw flair as a multi-talented artist, bringing his soulful vocals and meaningful lyrics to light. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Etherwood, created during our unexpected period of isolation in 2020.

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HOSPITAL RECORDS. Absolutely brilliant release with various artists named Hospitality House Party.

The Hospital Records family are here to provide your much needed dose of fresh cuts from all corners of drum & bass in their ‘Hospitality House Party’ compilation. The annual summer album from the south-London based imprint provides a soundtrack for a time in our lives that has changed every one of us. From their homes to yours, their weekly virtual parties have allowed us to come together under the shared love for 174 beats per minute. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Absolutely brilliant release with various artists named Hospitality House Party.

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SOULVENT RECORDS. Blacklab will be reeleased Violet EP on label.

The Blacklab brothers Kariem and Kashim from Las Vegas, are back on Soulvent following up their 2018 single ‘Human Condition’. Clearly comfortable this side of the pond, this time they are doubling down with a lustrous 4 track EP entitled ‘Violet’ – which clearly reflects their varied and expansive sound. From the whimsical, laid back vibe of ‘Early Birds’ to the gritty underground feel of ‘Unreal’, there is certainly a little something for everyone with this debut EP from the Nevada natives. Continue reading SOULVENT RECORDS. Blacklab will be reeleased Violet EP on label.

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BOSTON 168. Brand new Vax of Love EP released on BPitch Berlin.

BPitch Control welcomes Italian acid duo Boston 168 back to the fold as the label’s 2020 campaign continues. The pair produced the ‘909 Therapy’ EP back in 2018, so it’s a pleasure to have them return with ‘Vax Of Love’, a three-track continuation of their experiments with industrial sounds and the timeless appeal of the beloved Roland TR-303 and its squelchy secretions. What we have here is the product of one of Italy’s ‘Motor Cities’, the ghosts of abandoned factories present in every beat, bassline and acid-tinged motif. Continue reading BOSTON 168. Brand new Vax of Love EP released on BPitch Berlin.

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SUGAR MINOTT & MARCUS VISIONARY. Artists to release Tribute EP on Liondub.

July 10th 2020 marks exactly 10 years since the passing of Sugar Minott, one of the greatest Reggae singers of all time. Before his untimely death, Liondub had the honor of working with Sugar and came to appreciate not only his brilliant voice and musical talents, but also his kindness and passion for supporting his community and helping those less fortunate than himself. Continue reading SUGAR MINOTT & MARCUS VISIONARY. Artists to release Tribute EP on Liondub.

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SOULVENT RECORDS. Dilemma will be released debut Exit Stage Left EP on label.

Dilemma is back on Soulvent with a 4-track stunner of a release in the form of Exit Stage Left, her debut EP on the label following her Stolen Cuts EP on Random Movement’s imprint Flight Pattern. The blue haired enigma follows up her 2019 single ‘Gone To Soon’ featuring Robert Manos, with an adept offering, continuing to roll out her pensive yet lustrous brand of fast soul music. Continue reading SOULVENT RECORDS. Dilemma will be released debut Exit Stage Left EP on label.

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HOSPITAL RECORDS. Bop & Subwave to release Lo-Fi jungle EP «Dream On».

Esteemed Russian D&B producers Bop x Subwave are back with the second release under their new collaborative project. The four-track ‘Dream On’ EP is a perfect encapsulation of the pair’s style, seamlessly infusing their sounds to create a unique and refreshing project whereby the duo have once again tested the boundaries of D&B moving into the realms of garage and lo-fi jungle. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Bop & Subwave to release Lo-Fi jungle EP «Dream On».

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HOSPITAL RECORDS. Various Artists – Hospitality House Party: Album Sampler.

The Hospital Records family are here to provide your much needed dose of fresh cuts from all corners of drum & bass in their ‘Hospitality House Party’ compilation. The annual summer album from the south-London based imprint provides a soundtrack for a time in our lives that has changed every one of us. From their homes to yours, their weekly virtual parties have allowed us to come together under the shared love for 174 beats per minute. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Various Artists – Hospitality House Party: Album Sampler.

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WHINEY. Brand new drum & bass EP release Bubblers Part One on Hospital Records label.

One of Med School’s youngest ever signings with his compilation feature ‘No More’, drum & bass head turner Whiney has stepped up to the plate for his first solo release since officially joining the Hospital Records roster. Reputable for supplying heavy duty sonics, ‘Bubblers Part One’ is a supreme development of the 25-year old’s highly sought signature sound. Home to four fresh cuts marking the start of his trailblazing new three-part ‘Bubblers’ series, Whiney’s latest EP proves he’s got the technique and flair to be a lead player in the scene. Continue reading WHINEY. Brand new drum & bass EP release Bubblers Part One on Hospital Records label.

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