Drum&bassarena Podcast

Skimrock Project 1 label boss & producer Evil Quest is a name to watch out for this year with some killer jump up releases in the pipeline. Also working closely with Kenny Ken’s Mix N Blen’ imprint and the Digital Project the future is bright for this Midlands based producer. If you like your beats raw & your basslines dutty buckle up and sit tight for this heavyweight session. Tracklist: 1.Fear of the future - Dj Escape - MuzikHertz 2.Addicted to wamp - Cabbie - Junction 11 Dub 3.BraveStar - Malfoy - Skimrok Project1 4.No Gal Tune - EvilQuest - Mix N Blen Dub 5.Bleed You - J Frequency - Mix N Blen Dub 6.My Way - NW2 - MuzikHertz Dub 7.Action Man - Scheme - Jump Dub 8.Catter Box - Dj Rowney - Class A recordings 9.The Plan - EvilQuest - Mix N Blen Dub 10.Towering Inferno - Malfoy - Skimrok Project1 11.Deep in the jungle feat.Long John - Dj Devize - 3d mode Dub 12.Shark - EvilQuest - Skimrok Project1 13.The Strangers - EvilQuest - Dub 14.Everyman - Kenny Ken (faction,modified motion remix) - Mix N Blen 15.Dan

One of the names to watch in 2008, Sabre, goes deep into his lab to concoct an exclusive mix for your listening pleasure. Pure freshness all the way from the likes of Alix Perez, Break, Icicle, Breakage and more...

Meet Subwave, Russia's most versatile producer and dj, newest addition to the Metalheadz family. Goldie was so impressed with Subwave's music that he made him first non-UK artist to have a release on prestigious Metalheadz Platinum imprint, alongside D-Bridge, Klute, Calyx and Total Science. Subwave takes us on exclusive journey through some of the most forward thinking drum&bass to hit the shelves in 2008. You heard it here first!

DJ Basher has swiftly risen through the ranks since receiving the call from Ram head honcho Andy C signing him to sister label Frequency Records. After his first release as part of the Ram fraternity, ‘Leachcraft’ he has gone on to release another big Frequency 12” ‘The Ark’ plus a 12” for Bailey’s Intasound. With his next huge Frequency release, ‘Speckled Frog / Missile’, ready to drop early next year, Basher is soon set to be the next fully fledged member of the prestigious Ram artist roster, joining the likes of Noisia, Xample, Sub Focus and Chase & Status along the way. Check this new podcast as Basher rolls out an hour of fresh beats from the likes of the Ram camp plus Hive, Spor, TC, Ed Rush & Optical, Hazard and more.

B.Traits began making a name for herself in Vancouver, Canada in 2004 through her frequent dancefloor assaults on unsuspecting clubs across the Pacific Northwest. By the age of 21 she had already played alongside DnBís finest from North America and across Europe and, after teaming up with MC Kay to form Ladies Take Control (LTC), began to perform as part of DJ SSí legendary Formation crew. 2006 and 2007 saw the duo embark on Formationís World Of Drum & Bass tour and more recently B Traits has caught the eye of Shy FX and his Digital Soundboy camp, becoming the first official Digital Sound girl. Here she drops her very exclusive first Digital Soundboy mix alongside the mighty MC GQ. Packed full of fresh exclusives and unreleased dubs this mix is not to be missed. Also watch out for her first Digital Soundboy outingís in 2008.

The man like Baron unleashes an explosive mini-mix for our new podcast featuring some super fresh cuts from the man himself, TC, Sub Focus and more.

Highly rated new producer Soulpride and MC Rhymes team up to drop a fresh new Music Mafia mix for our next podcast. Buckle up tight for a rollercoaster ride through the realms of jump up.

B Cee guides you on a 60 minute journey through the latest sounds from the likes of Spearhead, Industry & Rubiks Records featuring artist such as Lomax, Hold Tight, Kubiks & Lenzman.

Head Honcho Mr Silver, owner and founder of Nemesis Recordings and Science Fiction Records (and also from one of the best duos in DnB: Accidental Heroes / Sonic & Silver) teams up with one of L.A.s rising stars of the DnB scene; MC Dino. Silver and Dino have been rocking clubs all across the California state and the L.A. area. This mix boasts plenty of unreleased music from the Nemesis Camp. Introducing new producers such as DJ Origin, Target, Audio Unit and many more...

Mutated Forms are certainly making their mark on the UK scene with a string of strong releases on labels such as Formation, Low Down Deep, World Of Drum & Bass & Zombie. Rolling out the next chapter in our weekly podcasts, the trio showcase their versatility alongside MC Coppa with a high-speed journey through their dance floor friendly sound from wobbly liquid through to techy jump up this crew have got it all.

Representing Brooklyn, NY, by way of the UK, Russell Knight and Edward Parker are currently signed exclusively to the Horizons Music Group. One of the leaders of the new skool they have been gaining major support from A-Listers such as Fabio, Grooverider, LTJ Bukem and Flight amongst others for a host of top-notch releases over the past year. Check out the Saburuko sounds for yourself on our latest D&B Arena Podcast.

After three and half years as a Swerve resident, Aaron Jay is about to launch a new label in the new year; ‘Influence Records’. The label will be showcasing a deeper side to the drum and bass spectrum whilst also pushing new artist from around the globe. Artists already signed to the label are studio partner Lynx (Soul:r, Creative Source), ICR from Hungary, Kjell (Creative Source) and new boy Brother. Other artists expected to grace the label are RawQ (New York), Mixmaster Doc (New York, 31 Records), Naibu (Paris, Creative Source), Soul Intent and Eveson (Creative Source, 31 Records).

Firmly at the forefront of Neurofunk's evolution, Phace is comprised of two long time friends Florian and Nicolas both twenty seven years of age, they hail from South-West Germany. Since forming in 1999, they have been dedicated, some would say addicted, to refining their unique sound. The very definition of cutting-edge music.

Since establishing Defcom Records in 1999 Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch have been at the forefront of the deeper & darker side of Drum & Bass, renowned for their consistently high quality output and unique sounds. Now in 2007, Defcom continues its quality string of releases and recently saw the release of the duo’s critically acclaimed debut LP, ‘Lost All Faith’. This breathtaking epic had everyone from Adam F to Paradox talking and was hailed as one of Drum & Bass’s defining albums and a future classic. Meanwhile Defcom’s fledgling sister label, Osiris, continues to go from strength to strength with new skool artists such as Sabre and Survival leading the charge. In this exclusive Drum & bass Arena Podcast Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch guide listeners on a journey through the Defcom & Osiris sound, showcasing forthcoming cuts from the labels alongside some of ‘Lost All Faith’s’ highlights and Defcoms biggest releases.

"F*ck off" heralds a new era for bounce records. It's the first release since signing Roughcut exclusively to the label and serves as a warning of things to come from the camp. This Podcast showcases Bounce, its diversity, energy and Roughcuts already impressive production credits. Bounce have plenty of new Roughcut and Foxy material lined up and with EP's due from Lomax and Roughcut along with a busy release schedule from sister labels; Jump, Deep and Bounce Digital. Expect big things from the Bounce Records crew in the future.

Brighton trio The Qemists have been described as ' A hard stick of Brighton Rock, massive Drum n Bass bangers and a glistening stream of Jazz' so be sure to expect the unexpected as they drop an exclusive mix for the latest Drum & Bass Arena Podcast. Between the three of them, they have worked in every musical capacity available, from remixers to live sound for the likes of Coldcut, Basement Jaxx, Dreadzone, Kano, Lady Sovereign, as well as many of the biggest names in Drum n Bass. In 2005 their debut release on Ninja Tune, a remix of Coldcut's "Everything is under control" had massive support from Radio 1's Zane Lowe, 1Xtra's Crissy Criss, Andy C and Pendulum. Always on a mission to do something different, their 3 man, 2 deck, 2 laptop DJ set was born, bursting with double drops, live remixes and the sound of technology. Check out this exclusive mix alongside Brighton's number one MC ID.

Hot on the heels of their Bingo 12” ‘Upside Down / Psychosis’, the deadly duo drop an exclusive upfront mix for our latest Drum & Bass Arena Podcast featuring forthcoming tracks alongside tried and tested bangers. Joined by the host with the most, MC Fun, buckle up tight and enjoy the ride as Nicol & Majistrate drop the bombs. Currently tearing up dancefloors across the globe, 2007 has most definitely been Nicol & Majistrate’s year. Following killer releases on a host of labels including Low Down Deep, Frequency, Calypso and Frontline their collaborations as a production duo have been causing a storm. The launch of their brand new NAM Musik imprint this year saw the huge first single ‘The Countdown / Camel Toe’ smash up countless raves and receive massive DJ support.

David Kulenkampff is one of the most versatile beat makers in drum & bass. Equally adept at crafting big and bashy dancefloor beasts or warm and snuggly liquid funkularity, it comes as no surprise that his debut album showcases yet another string to his breakbeat bow. Coming on like a Swerve session at Ronnie Scott's, 'Individual Soul' is an amazing selection of live jazz-spliced jungle. In this exclusive podcast, D.Kay takes you through some of the many highlights. Finger clicking is essential.

Up and coming Subterra joins forces with DNBA favourite Stamina MC for this exclusive, up front pressure mix. The Essence of Chi man rolls things out good and proper, with Stamina providing the perfect backdrop for the beats.

Sao Paulo's Anderson Cepeda is one of the most important figures in the Brazilian drum & bass scene, constantly pushing the sound to wider audiences and playing some of the biggest parties in South America. He's also not bad at putting a tune together, as releases on Phuturistic Bluez and Emotif will attest to. This exclusive podcast mix for Drum&BassArena showcases exactly why he's been an essential cog in the scene across the Atlantic for so many years, drawing on some fresh beats, and old material to construct this heavy dancefloor mixdown. Listen and understand.