“It’s the way you run your thing, the way you live your music, breathe it, man. That’s the punk thing... I think that PRSPCT is...
Drum & Bass
With its label, events and booking agency, Rotterdam’s PRSPCT has brought an anarchic punk energy to dance music. Ben Hindle speaks to label artists about what makes PRSPCT such a liberating outlet, and chats to founder Gareth de Wijk, aka Thrasher, about ignoring rules, encouraging experimentation, and using your platform for good
Tributes have been paid across social media for the pioneering MC
Tampa duo They Hate Change made an international impact in 2022 with their album, ‘Finally, New’, showcasing an exhilarating mix of Floridian rap and breaks with flourishes of jungle, drum & bass and UK rave. They talk to Eoin Murray about the birth of the Gulf Coast sound, learning from the DIY scene, and joining a global community of artists pushing innovative genre fusions
Mandidextrous electrified the drum & bass scene in 2022 with their turbo-charged speed bass sound, but their story as a pioneering producer and queer figurehead goes back much further. Alongside a thrilling mix for the Recognise series, they speak to Ben Hindle about finding a home in the free party scene, being an EQ50 mentee, and working hard while having fun
100% of proceeds from sales will go towards supporting autistic children
Album, mixtape, radio station, artwork and more, with input from Bryan Gee, Om Unit, Naina, Eddie Peake, and Mantra
Dom & Roland, Etherwood, Digital, London Elektricity and many more have contributed
DJ Rap, Ragga Twins, Sappo, Mark XTC, and more are set to perform at the comeback event
The Rest Is History: The Early Days of Jungle & Drum 'n' Bass is available now
Tali was the first female drum & bass MC to feature on DJ Mag’s cover in 2004, coinciding with the release of her debut album ‘Lyric On My Lip’ on Full Cycle. Nearly 18 years on from that trailblazing release, Jake Hirst connects with the artist to discuss her self-produced eighth studio album, ‘Future Dwellers’, and the journey of self-worth that lead to it
Featuring DJ Storm, DJ Flight, Doc Scott, High Contrast, Calibre, Nia Archives and more
The third time a drum & bass act has headlined the iconic London venue
The alternative versions land on Love Love Records two years after the original LP was released
He made £97 from the mob on one night in Brixton alone
In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, breakout d&b DJ and producer Bou spotlights recent favourites and highlights from the 'DNB 4 PEACE' compilation
Gellen has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in December 2019 before raping her in March 2020
With a career spanning 30 years, more than 400 tracks to his name and a history hosting the biggest stages, DRS recently embarked on a new, ground-breaking chapter with his headline live show tour: The Man Who Fell To Earth. Jake Hirst hears the story behind a project representing something much greater than music for DRS