Photography by Cicely Grace, Styling by Chrissi Smith and Shot at One Hundred Shoreditch. Paleblu’s voice is recognisable as the host of the longest-running jungle and drum and bass show on Reprezent radio. But this tenured presenter is also a producer and vocalist, who creates drum & bass fused with the unlikely pairing of indie. With this unique exploration of music Paleblu underscores the importance of inclusivity within the bass music scene, challenging industry biases and advocating for underrepresented voices. Paleblu’s commitment to authenticity and inclusivity is echoed throughout ..read more

Photo Credit: Riya Hollings With what has been a career filled with many eclectic styles of drum & bass, Laurence Reading is widely accepted as one of the most creative producers within the community. Halogenix has immersed himself in a foray of sounds throughout his production journey containing some of the most soulful, futuristic, and forward-thinking showpieces out there. A background in classical music combined with a sharp ear for thought-provoking concepts very readily transformed him into one of the most complete artists in the game. The unique innovation throughout the body of wor ..read more

Hi! Who are you? Nick: Yooo I’m Nick aka The Prototypes and myself and Benny V both own and run Roadblock Records! What’s your ethos?  Nick: To release banging dnb from producers that push boundaries and package it differently to the rest Tell us your origin story…  Nick: Myself and Benny weirdly both became available to work together at exactly the same time…I had a concept for a new label for a while and wanted to bring someone on board to make that a reality. Better than that we decided to start the project as a partnership and after a few meetings Roadblock was born.  Benny ..read more

Etherwood is launching his own label, Stillness Music. After 10 years at Med School and Hospital Records, he thought it was time for something new. Drawing from his third album, In Stillness, Etherwood was inspired by nature, meditation, and mental health. He hopes to bring this same ethos of peace to his new label. “The idea behind Stillness Music is a focus on the more chilled and serene side of drum and bass, creating a space to find calmness and stillness among the chaos of everyday life,” he explains.  With the first single announced, it’s safe to say Etherwood is staying true to the ..read more

1991’s career has accelerated since we last spoke with him two years ago, when he had just released his debut album, ‘Odyssey’. Anno 2024, he has been touring with fellow WORSHIP artists Sub Focus, Dimension, and Culture Shock, and recently signed a record deal with major label Polydor. This resulted in exciting releases like ‘Worlds Apart’ and ‘Horizon’. The record deal gives him the freedom to explore new sounds and tap into different inspirations.  “I might hear a rock song and start to wonder what that would sound like if it was drum & bass. I like to take that musicality and put ..read more

Tucked away in a studio in the heart of Berlin, GEST shares insights into the latest EP, ‘Superstructure’, released on Shogun Audio and the intricate web of influences that shape its sonic universe. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of the home setup, GEST opens up about the journey from Southampton’s streets to the vibrant underground scene of Berlin, finding solace and inspiration in the city’s energy. Beyond the confines of the studio, GEST emerges as a pillar of the underground music community, spearheading the club night ‘GEST Invites’ and championing the raw, unfiltered essence of drum an ..read more

Paul “El Hornet” Harding is a founding member of Pendulum and has been the man behind the decks since their inception. He’s played an important role in the D&B scene for the past 20 years and Pendulum have very much come back with a bang in recent years.  They released a new EP at the back end of 2023 and the live band are fresh off the back of a hugely successful UK arena tour. There is more going on behind the scenes for the Aussie DJ and producer though, who also has solo music on the horizon and a new label project called The Hornet’s Nest Records – with a 60-tune compilation abou ..read more

At 25 years young, Alfie Channell brings style and prowess beyond the number. He gets it from a variety of sources, both externally influenced, and from the heart.  His mother and father’s eclectic tastes had him hooked at an early age. Growing up in South London between two households, each of his parents indulged him in everything from soulful 4-4 to indie-rock. On top of being surrounded by tasteful rhythms, he’s inherited a natural feel for them too – picking up the bass in his young teens and playing licks without any lessons. That funk and melody you hear in his productions today co ..read more

Photo Credit: Khali Ackford Ice baths in the garden, BRIT Award nominations, green juices that taste like mud, platinum records. The life of goddard. is both extraordinary and completely normal all in the same breath. Hailing from the midlands, goddard. has been a key player in one of D&B’s biggest commercial peaks. His love for collaborating with both up and coming artists and artists from other genres has set him aside, with collaborations with Greentea Peng, Cat Burns and Venbee piquing interests globally. Fans will be happy to hear his label and event brand rabbit hole. are on the hori ..read more

Photo Credit- Khali Ackford ‘We live in a world where urgency culture can be so toxic. I hope that my journey inspires other artists to take their time.’ – Spectral Nowadays, you are an anomaly if you are taking your time. Drop culture, quick-hit videos on the gram and a saturated market have driven artists and labels to release more frequently than ever before. The fear of being drowned out is rife, and if you’re not releasing every few months (at least), there’s a risk you’ll be left behind… or so they say. Spectral, however, sees things quite differently. Three years after her stint as one ..read more