Hospital Records is a seminal British independent drum and bass label founded in 1996 by Tony Colman (aka London Elektricity) and Chris Goss. Based in Forest Hill, South London, the label has been instrumental in shaping the modern drum and bass landscape, particularly through its pioneering work in the liquid funk subgenre. Over the decades Hospital has cultivated a roster of influential artists, including High Contrast, London Elektricity, Netsky, Danny Byrd, Nu:Tone, Logistics, Metrik and S.P.Y.
Beyond recording, Hospital has expanded into multiple facets of the industry. Its publishing arm Songs in the Key of Knife and the booking agency Clinic Talent have supported both established and emerging names. The Hospitality event brand has grown from intimate club nights into international festivals such as Hospitality in the Park in London and Hospitality on the Beach in Croatia, drawing thousands of drum and bass fans from around the world.
The label has also been proactive in artist development through its former imprint Med School Music, which ran from 2006 until 2019 and provided a launchpad for talents like Etherwood and Keeno. In 2022, Hospital integrated Soulvent Records as an imprint, further broadening its musical horizons. Nearly three decades on, Hospital Records remains at the forefront of drum and bass, continually pushing boundaries while nurturing both established and upcoming artists.
