I bring you some bittersweet news today…it’s time for DNB Dojo to take a break. In the nine years since the site began it has been my absolute pleasure to help showcase the best sounds in the D&B scene, from big hitters on established labels to unknown artists putting out their first release. After nearly a decade helping to promote other peoples’ music, it feels like time to step back and appreciate the scene as a DJ and a listener, and to have more time to focus on my own productions. The site will remain online, as will all the content on Soundcloud, Youtube, etc., but for the moment t ..read more

Hex drops episode number 60 of the Dojo Podcast marking five years of monthly mixes! This will be the last podcast for now but we’re going out on a high with 90 minutes of fresh heat from the Dojo inbox including new cuts from Jubei, Akov, Hyroglifics, Quentin Hiatus, Ben Rolo, J:Kenzo and many more. As always you can check out the mix via Soundcloud below or head to Youtube or iTunes to stream. You can also grab a download from Google Drive.  Black Sun Empire & Mefjus – Something Bad [Blackout] Transforma – Nebula [Codesmell] Mandidextrous & Bish – Techno On My Mind [ProgR ..read more

Today’s premiere is a little bit special – neurofunk pioneer and Glasgow-based scene legend Kemal is in our premiere spotlight with a new remix for Black Yukon Sucker Punch! Intricate drum programming and acidic funk undertones on this one…old school hypnosis of the very best kind. Watch out for this coming on BYSP’s Yukon Punch label from Nov 5th, on vinyl and digital.  Buy →  link.yukonpunch.com/preorder Kemal: Bandcamp → kemalrobdata.bandcamp.com Instagram → instagram.com/crypticaudio_uk Black Yukon Sucker Punch / Yukon Punch: Facebook → facebook.com/yukonpunch SoundCloud → soundclou ..read more

Today we present the second of our Headsbass Volume 7 premieres with Dojo boss Hex on the buttons alongside fellow Scottish producer Frustrate! In The Wind blends melancholy melodies with upbeat amens for a deep, old school liquid feel. Look for this coming Oct 29th, and as always all proceeds will go towards mental health charities.  Buy → beatport.com/label/beats-in-mind/85200 Hex: Facebook → facebook.com/DJHexDnB Soundcloud → soundcloud.com/dj-hex Twitter → twitter.com/DJHexDnB Frustrate: Facebook → facebook.com/FrustrateUK SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/FrustrateUK ..read more

Delicate liquid vibes from Ben Rolo on today’s premiere! Taken from Volume 7 of the excellent Headsbass series, Solace delivers melodic roller vibes in spades. Look for this coming Oct 29th, and as always all proceeds will go towards mental health charities.  Buy → beatport.com/label/beats-in-mind/85200 Ben Rolo: Facebook → facebook.com/benrolodnb SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/benrolo Twitter → twitter.com/BenRoloDnB Beats In Mind: Facebook → facebook.com/beatsinmindheadsbass Soundcloud → soundcloud.com/beatsinmindheadsbass ..read more

Portland-based Sublimate are back with a big VA LP release and we’re pleased to bring you the premiere of Goodwill – 100 Sacks! Slouchy halftime vibes on this one…watch out for the Reclamation LP dropping Oct 18th at Beatport, Juno and Spotify.  Buy → sublimaterecords.com/releases/sblmt008 Goodwill: Facebook → facebook.com/goodwilldotwav SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/goodwilldotwav Sublimate Records: Facebook → facebook.com/sublimate SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/sublimaterecords Twitter → twitter.com/sublimatepdx ..read more

Rozfresh lands in our premiere spotlight with a track taken from his latest EP for Detached Audio! Dark bass, haunting vocals and delicate piano make for a truly emotional roller. Look out for this coming Oct 15th at digital stores.  Buy → detachedaudio.bandcamp.com/album/all-in-my-head Rozfresh: Facebook → facebook.com/rozfreshdnb Soundcloud → soundcloud.com/rozfresh Twitter → twitter.com/rozfreshdnb Detached Audio: Facebook → facebook.com/DetachedAudio SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/detachedaudioreleases Twitter → twitter.com/DetachedAudio ..read more

Deep, understated liquid soul from SD on today’s premiere! Delicate and delectable…look for this one coming on vinyl and digital Oct 15th, with early release on the Dispatch Store from Oct 8th.  Buy → dispatchrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/dispatch-blueprints-006-2 SD: SoundCloud → souncloud.com/sddrumandbass Facebook → facebook.com/SDdrumandbass Dispatch: Facebook → facebook.com/DispatchRecordings SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/anttc1 Twitter → twitter.com/dispatchrecs ..read more

Mark Kloud relaunches his Ground Mass imprint later this month and we’re very pleased to have a premiere from the first release courtesy of the man himself! True to form, Nothing Really Matters features the kind of intricate percussion, bass darkness and deft production that has made Mark’s work so esteemed in the dark halftime scene. Check it out below and watch for the release coming Oct 28th at Bandcamp.  Buy → groundmassmusic.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-really-matters-in-the-field Mark Kloud: Facebook → facebook.com/markkloudmusic SoundCloud → soundcloud.com/markkloud Twitter → twitt ..read more

Hex rolls into autumn with an hour long selection of the latest music to land in the Dojo inbox! New beats inside from Danky, Black Barrel, Fada, Bailey, Twintone, Sorse and more, plus dubs from Shodan and Soul Defiance, and some of Hex’s own latest tracks. As always you can check out the mix via Soundcloud below or head to Youtube or iTunes to stream. You can also grab a download from Google Drive. John Rolodex & Cartridge – Dragon (2021 Redux) [Machinist Music] Kusp, MC SAS, DRS, Fox & Patch Edison – Black Mirror [Overview] Arxiva – Mountain Trail [Calibrate] Fre4knc & ..read more