The Next Wave: Why 2026 Might Be Drum & Bass’s Most Exciting Year Yet
Explore why 2026 promises a resurgence for drum and bass with UK-centric festivals, global gatherings, independent label influence and a growing community shaping the year ahead.
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How Splice Changed Drum & Bass Production for Good
From bedroom setups to pro studios, Splice reshaped how producers find sounds, save money, and stay inspired. Here’s why sample libraries and pay-monthly plugins changed everything.
Hospitality returns to Bristol’s Harbourside for 30th anniversary showcase
Hospital Records celebrates 30 years with HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR, an open-air Bristol spectacular featuring Hybrid Minds, High Contrast, DJ Marky, London Elektricity, and more.
The Long Game: Artist Development in Modern Drum & Bass
As major labels fade from view, imprints like Dirtbox Recordings and Evolution Chamber are redefining artist development in Drum & Bass, building careers through vision and trust.
Drum & Bass UK Launches New Events Hub for 2026
Drum and Bass UK launches a new events hub, making it easier to find drum and bass nights across the UK by city and date, all year round.
Interview: In conversation with LeeUHF: The vision behind DNB Essentials
LeeUHF reveals the inspiration and detailed curation behind DNB Essentials Vol. 1 on Dirtbox Recordings, exploring legacy, physical formats, and artist collaboration.
Reviving the Spirit of Nightlife: Dirtbox Recordings Launch DNB Essentials
Dirtbox Recordings announces DNB Essentials, a new curated series reviving the legacy of Andy C’s Nightlife. Lee UHF leads the first volume, blending Dirtbox talent old and new.
Drum & Bass UK Unveils Smarter, Faster Event System
Phase one of the Drum & Bass UK event rebuild brings smarter search, location-aware listings, faster pages, and seamless travel-friendly features for ravers nationwide.
Thirty Years of Hospital: Hospitality on the Beach 2026 Marks a Drum & Bass Milestone
Celebrating 30 years of Hospital Records, Hospitality on the Beach 2026 unites the global drum & bass family in Croatia for a week of sunshine, sound and connection.
Interview: In conversation with Ticky: finding his sound on Rabbit Hole
UK producer Ticky discusses his debut Transpire EP on Rabbit Hole, creative growth, collaborations with Amelie Eve and EJ Kitto, and the influence of goddard.
The Return of the Album: Long-Form Storytelling in Drum & Bass
As singles dominate streaming, a new wave of drum & bass artists from Sub Focus to Alix Perez are rediscovering the power of the album as a complete art form.
Interview: In conversation with TRCD: The cinematic pulse of The Vortex
British producer TRCD delves into the cinematic sound design and sci-fi influences behind his new release The Vortex on VTO Records, reflecting on storytelling, neurofunk, and future collaborations.