BMC 2020. Brighton Music Conference goes digital in partnership with BeatPort.
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s foremost electronic music and networking event, goes digital for 2020. In partnership with Beatport, the new virtual pass will give access to the panel discussions, Q&As, workshops, tutorials and dj sets in all three theatres as well as exclusive footage, live and on-demand. Continue reading BMC 2020. Brighton Music Conference goes digital in partnership with BeatPort.
SÓNAR 2020. Festival presents Sónar+D CCCB 2020, an extraordinary edition both in virtual and physical formats.
Music programme: exclusive live shows and dj sets Sónar+D CCCB combines the most impressive shows from the local scene with exclusive performances by international artists. In line with the trans-disciplinary nature of the event, the performances cover the entire spectrum of live performance, from technological shows to premieres of albums and DJ sets, both in-person format and through creative video capsules exclusively produced for this live broadcast. Continue reading SÓNAR 2020. Festival presents Sónar+D CCCB 2020, an extraordinary edition both in virtual and physical formats.
HOSPITAL RECORDS. Netsky to released new tune Mixed Emotions featuring Montell2099.
Following on from his widely celebrated return to drum & bass, and Hospital Records, with ‘I See The Future In Your Eyes’, Netsky brings his classic liquid sound into 2020 on his latest release ‘Mixed Emotions’ (feat. Montell2099), giving a further look into what we can expect from his forthcoming album ‘Second Nature’. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Netsky to released new tune Mixed Emotions featuring Montell2099.
DEVICE LABEL. Rene La Vice Drum & Bass collabs with singer-songwriter Jess Young.
Following a run of more club driven collabs including Boomshaka with Danny Byrd and 1000 Days with Benny L, DJ, producer and BBC Radio 1 presenter René LaVice gets set for his next release on his Device label. Switching the vibe René welcomes London based, Irish singer-songwriter Jess Young to the label for the release of their new single Bad Luck. Jess was initially mentioned to René by a mutual friend some months back and before they knew it plans to work together were underway. Continue reading DEVICE LABEL. Rene La Vice Drum & Bass collabs with singer-songwriter Jess Young.
BMC 2020. Brighton Music Conference rescheduled for 1st, 2nd of October 2020.
BMC really excited to announce that Brighton Music Conference will be taking place at the British Airways i360 on the 1st / 2nd October 2020. The UK government has advised us that from the 1st of October 2020 trade shows, exhibitions & conferences will be allowed to resume & after much research & advice from our partners, sponsors & government officials we have decided to reschedule & push ahead with the event. Continue reading BMC 2020. Brighton Music Conference rescheduled for 1st, 2nd of October 2020.
NOISIA. Neurofunk trio disbanding after 20 years, artists announces final tour: It Is Never The Right Time.
Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen and Thijs de Vlieger released a statement yesterday saying that the Dutch drum & bass group was “a game that (they’ve) completed.” “Noisia has always been about making as few compromises as we can,” the trio said. “When Noisia becomes a compromise in itself, it’s time to move on.” Continue reading NOISIA. Neurofunk trio disbanding after 20 years, artists announces final tour: It Is Never The Right Time.
CAPTURELIGHT. Talanted Drum & Bass producer to release two tunes titled Circles on Soulvent Records.
Rising star Abraham Alberto is a growing talent based out of the San Francisco Bay area of California. Initially setting out to make a name in the drum & bass scene, Capturelight is also blending more leftfield influences including future bass-esque melodies with a splash of math rock for good measure, with the more expected elements of the genre. With recent releases on Night Owl Collective alongside official remixes for MYLK and Essenger, we welcome the young American to the fray with his debut 2-track release titled Circles. Continue reading CAPTURELIGHT. Talanted Drum & Bass producer to release two tunes titled Circles on Soulvent Records.
LOST CITY, RIDER SHAFIQUE. Latest D&B Ragga release, named Focus (LionDub).
Liondub presents the 2nd in a series of brilliant singles from LA’s Lost City in collaboration with vocalists from around the globe. “Focus” follows hot on the heels of the brutal “Sicko” single which featured Ward 21, received BBC Radio 1 support and hit #1 on the Juno Download & Beatport charts. Moving forward, ‘Focus’ showcases more of Lost City’s brilliant musical production, this time … Continue reading LOST CITY, RIDER SHAFIQUE. Latest D&B Ragga release, named Focus (LionDub).
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.
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.
CAPRICES 2020. Festival unveils lineups for double weekender w/ Ricardo Villalobos, Sven Vath, Sonja Moonear & more.
The 17th edition of Caprices Festival might have had to move from its original April date, but it makes a much anticipated return to the stunning resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland across two specially curated weekends. With a reduced capacity and different look thanks to the warmer end of the summer weather and beautiful green hillsides, this will be special and unique one-off editions from September 18 – 20 and 25 – 27 September, with returning favourites and hot new headliners from the original line-up all playing including Sven Vath, Ricardo Villalobos, Mathew Jonson (live), Sonja Moonear, Behrouz, Damian Lazarus, Guy Gerber, Archie Hamilton, Dorian Paic, Traumer, Steve Rachmad, Agents of Time, Dubfire and many more. Continue reading CAPRICES 2020. Festival unveils lineups for double weekender w/ Ricardo Villalobos, Sven Vath, Sonja Moonear & more.
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.
TERMINAL V 2020. Patrick Topping to host trick event in Edinburgh as part of Terminal V’s All Nighter series.
December 19th Terminal V unveils Patrick Topping and his Trick All Night series with a monstrous event featuring the boss himself as well as Reiner Zonneveld, Floorplan, Mella Dee, Cinthie, Elliot Adamson and Ewen McVicar at the regular home of The Royal Highland Centre. This is set to be a spectacular and much needed return to the dance floor that we have all been waiting so long for, all with that world famous sense of immersion that makes Terminal V one of Europe’s finest promotions. Continue reading TERMINAL V 2020. Patrick Topping to host trick event in Edinburgh as part of Terminal V’s All Nighter series.
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.
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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