Historically, society has always needed one form of tonic or another. Tonics invigorate, restore, refresh and stimulate; much like this group of rising stars with their eyes on the prize. We’ve trawled some of the finest up & coming UK talent that the scene has to offer and hand-picked 6-tracks to kick start our brand new VA series of EP’s in ‘Tonics: Batch 1’. Continue reading SOULVENT RECORDS. VA will be released progressive jungle EP Tonics: Batch.

Having quickly elevated himself to staple-of-the-scene status since bursting into the world of drum & bass in 2018, Unglued is back with his latest single on south London-based dance music imprint Hospital Records. ‘Crusty Rolls’ is the amalgamation of old-school jungle and hardcore influences combined with Benny L’s signature tearout sound and the soul drenched vocals of Javeon. Set to release his debut album later this year, this is only but a snippet of what to expect from the almighty Unglued. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Unglued released Crusty Rolls featuring Benny L & Javeon.

Following his Sunchaser EP on YANA Music last year, rising producer AKTIVE returns for 2021 with his debut on René LaVice’s D&B Arena Award nominated Device label for fresh single Higher. Rapidly growing in the UK and beyond, AKTIVE is the latest producer to break through the new wave of drum and bass talent that is constantly evolving on the British scene. Continue reading DEVICE. Rising UK D&B artist Aktive takes us Higher.

An original 12 track album demonstrating the diversity of D&B artist Davide Carbone whom was recently listed amongst the top 7 most influential Australian producers of all time by Australia’s premier audio and music magazine Mixdown. The album runs the full gamut from jungle, to tech step to liquid funk. Continue reading DAVIDE CARBONE. Producer to release brand new Carbon Electra LP (BS1 Recs).

Soulvent poster boys Josh Croft and Bailey Greer released their debut record ‘Voyager’ in April 2020, their first foray into the realms of the long player. The album provided a welcome soundtrack to a definitively difficult year and featured the talents of Lucy Kitchen, Carasel MC, Walk:r, Mistrust, and the mighty Logistics. The record displayed their penchant for soothing soundscapes, futuristic flourishes and luscious layering, which permeate whichever subgenre they set out to conquer. Following in the heavy footsteps of Pola & Bryson, the two carved out their own Freshman record to be treasured on dancefloors, wax and headphones alike. Voyager shows just how their sound traverses the depths of the scene and has received support from veteran artists like Ray Keith, Technimatic and Etherwood. Continue reading SOULVENT RECORDS. In:Most to release six tracks EP Voyager: Alternate Routes.

Drum & bass doesn’t get more soulful than when Makoto is at the controls, and he’s upped the bar yet again with his highly anticipated Spread Love featuring Pete Simpson cover, which is finally seeing the light of day alongside the B-side and atmospheric masterpiece Contact. Hailing legendary status as a founding member of the drum & bass culture in his home city of Tokyo, Japan, Hospital Records proudly present the latest hit release from Makoto. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Makoto has been released brand new Spread Love / Contact.

To mark their 25th year as one of the most esteemed imprints in dance music, Hospital Records head into 2021 with a groundbreaking selection of 25 brand new remixes, reworks, covers and VIPs of NHS classics, combining pinnacle Hospital figures and friends of the label for an all-encompassing celebration of drum & bass. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Label’s selection of 25 brand new remixes to release for their 25th year.