DNB Dojo
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DNB Dojo is a blog covering drum & bass news and reviews. Every now and then we might cover something else from the wider world of electronica, but generally it's all about the 170.
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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
DNB Dojo
2y ago
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