SÓNAR 2021. This week in Barcelona, Sónar brings together more than 300 artists, researchers and scientists to participate in the extraordinary editions of the festivals AI and Music S+T+ARTS and SónarCCCB.

More than 100 activities, concerts, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, screenings and audiovisual capsules will fill the spaces of the CCCB every day, from Thursday 28 to Saturday 30, from 11am to midnight. On the nights of Friday 29 and Saturday 30, between 10 pm and 4 am, the musical activity moves to the Plaza Mayor of Poble Espanyol. All the shows can be watched standing up and without social distancing at both venues. Continue reading SÓNAR 2021. This week in Barcelona, Sónar brings together more than 300 artists, researchers and scientists to participate in the extraordinary editions of the festivals AI and Music S+T+ARTS and SónarCCCB.

MITEKISS. Soulful drum ‘n’ bass sorcerer is back on the south London imprint Hospital Records.

Soulful drum & bass sorcerer Mitekiss is back on the south London imprint Hospital Records with his latest single ‘Mortala’, featuring stunning vocal performances from Emiko and Duskee. Warming us up with his last single before his highly awaited second album project coming in February 2022, Mitekiss continues to propel himself forward off the successes of his most recent releases including ‘Seventeen (feat. Pixie Cola)’ which garnered support from High Contrast, DJ Marky, FD, BCee and Urbandawn, as well as LSB favourite ‘City Angels (feat. Milo Merah and d.e.o.n)’, which also received love from the likes of Shy FX, London Elektricity, Hybrid Minds, Nu:Tone, DJ Ron and more. Continue reading MITEKISS. Soulful drum ‘n’ bass sorcerer is back on the south London imprint Hospital Records.

D DOUBLE E & DANNY BYRD. Collab on rap / jungle and drum ‘n’ bass crossover.

Drum & Bass icon and king of the dancefloor, Danny Byrd was one of the very first to sign to Hospital at the turn of the millennium. With his unique take on the genre with strong hip-hop and R&B influences ever present in his music, Danny Byrd’s signature mixing style and production flair render him one of the scene’s greats. Continue reading D DOUBLE E & DANNY BYRD. Collab on rap / jungle and drum ‘n’ bass crossover.

PARALLELLS. The Kitchen is first single from A Day At LP and is released 14th October via Klassified.

The Kitchen is the first single from Parallells’ album A Day At. They invite their audience on a sonic expedition where eclectic sounds from a specific location provide the rhythmic foundation for each track. This one takes place in the French restaurant Le Quai des Artistes. Through the lyrics and music the two brothers tell the story of a chef and his secret recipe of life. Continue reading PARALLELLS. The Kitchen is first single from A Day At LP and is released 14th October via Klassified.

ASKEL & ELERE. Finland who are turning heads and bending ears with their own futuristic sound.

Askel & Elere are two bright, young drum & bass producers based in Helsinki, Finland who are turning heads and bending ears with their own futuristic sound. The sheer quality and intelligence present in their compositions is enough to make any sensible record label salivate, and their debut LP Simulations is nothing but a testament to their unique self-dubbed ‘sci-fi-liquid’ sound, blending styles of 160, breaks, acid techno and beyond. Continue reading ASKEL & ELERE. Finland who are turning heads and bending ears with their own futuristic sound.

WILKINSON. Producer unveils rough and rolling new single If You Want It.

International dance monolith Wilkinson returns with new single If You Want It, out 17th September on his own Sleepless Music label. Centring around the most alluring of Childish Gambino samples, ‘If You Want It’ is a contemporary D&B track destined to continue Wilkinson and Sleepless Music’s ventures into bold, exciting new avenues. It becomes the latest release on Sleepless Music, an imprint that has been set up to ensure that the music always comes first for performing artists and DJs, following on from ‘Keep Dancing’ and ‘Frontline’, tracks that have amassed over 5 million streams. Continue reading WILKINSON. Producer unveils rough and rolling new single If You Want It.

VERVE RECORDS. Announces a collection of Feeling Good remixes from Sofi Tukker, Rudimental, Joel Corry and more. First single Feeling Good (Joel Corry Remix).

VERVE RECORDS. Announces a collection of Feeling Good remixes from Sofi Tukker, Rudimental, Joel Corry and more. First single Feeling Good (Joel Corry Remix). Continue reading VERVE RECORDS. Announces a collection of Feeling Good remixes from Sofi Tukker, Rudimental, Joel Corry and more. First single Feeling Good (Joel Corry Remix).

PATRICIA BALOGE. Singer unveils hypnotic debut EP Womb.

Fierce, daring and uncompromising, Patricia Baloge is the New York-based singer, producer and DJ that is destined to shake up the house music scene. From her Ghanaian roots, to her homes in the South of France and New York, Patricia channels her eclectic upbringing into every ounce of her craft. Embarking on a new chapter in her musical journey, Patricia Baloge delivers her debut EP, Womb. Continue reading PATRICIA BALOGE. Singer unveils hypnotic debut EP Womb.

SHIMZA. Afro-Tech Titan Shimza returns to Kunye with Fight To Love featuring Maleh.

Following his recent release ‘Kimberly’ on Cadenza Music, which included a major remix by label boss Luciano and other international producers, South African Afro-Tech titan Shimza returns to his KUNYE imprint with a scintillating new single Fight To Love featuring Maleh. Complete with two official remixes from house royalty Louie Vega and South African Afro-Futurist Floyd Lavine, ‘Fight To Love’ is out now via KUNYE. Continue reading SHIMZA. Afro-Tech Titan Shimza returns to Kunye with Fight To Love featuring Maleh.

DAVID MORALES. Artist announces first album in over a decade with The Feels.

Marking his first full-length studio album in over a decade, Grammy Award-winning electronic music authority David Morales now opens up a new chapter of his illustrious career with the announcement of his forthcoming album, Life Is A Song. Due for worldwide release on January 20, 2022, the first single from the upcoming long player, The Feels, is out now on David’s imprint, DIRIDIM. Continue reading DAVID MORALES. Artist announces first album in over a decade with The Feels.

ETHERWOOD. Melodic master and drum & bass extraordinaire Etherwood makes his album debut on Hospital Records.

Melodic master and drum & bass extraordinaire Etherwood makes his album debut on Hospital Records with his fourth long player, Neon Dust, following on from the successes of his Med School works ‘In Stillness’, ‘Blue Leaves’, and ‘Etherwood’. Across twenty tracks, expect signature liquid drum & bass and Etherwood’s own vocal performances with a fusion of folk, rock, indie-pop, techno, downtempo and ambient delights. Alongside his vast range of musical inspiration, Etherwood’s creativity is evoked through his free spirited mindset, exploring the world in his converted van, dedicated to mindfulness and meditation. Continue reading ETHERWOOD. Melodic master and drum & bass extraordinaire Etherwood makes his album debut on Hospital Records.

SOULVENT RECORDS. Once again scoured the drum & bass scene for more brand new talent.

What tastes better than the first gin & tonic? The second one. So we’ve once again scoured the drum & bass scene for more brand new talent to soothe your ears and entice your palate. The assembled team of exciting young talents promise to further the success of our first batch, as we continue to distill the potency of our ’Tonics’ series. Continue reading SOULVENT RECORDS. Once again scoured the drum & bass scene for more brand new talent.