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Bristol-based artist XAETIS (pronounced “Zey-tis”) has carved out a reputation as a multi-talented force within the drum and bass community. Known for fusing the raw energy of old-school Neurofunk with the innovation of new-wave DnB and the weight of dark, tech-driven rollers, XAETIS brings his own otherworldly twist to the genre. Drawing on influences from drum and bass, electronic music, post-rock, prog/metal and psychedelia, his eclectic background and passion for bass have quickly established him as a distinctive and rising name on the scene.

In 2018, XAETIS relocated to Bristol to pursue a BA (Hons) in Music Production at BIMM. It was here that his obsession with drum and bass truly ignited: “I remember going to a Jungle event at Motion for the first time in Bristol, and I just instantly felt like I was home…” Though his early productions were exploratory—dabbling in rollers, foghorns, liquid and Neurofunk—this period proved vital in sharpening his technical skills and building the sonic foundation of his craft.

By 2020, XAETIS co-founded EXPEDITE Records with Jon a.k.a. ON|IT, a label dedicated to championing overlooked talent within the UK’s growing Neurofunk and heavy DnB movement. A turning point arrived in 2021 when Jon introduced him to his first ever Virus Recordings event at London’s Steelyard. With a heavyweight lineup featuring pioneers Ed Rush & Optical, Dillinja, BTK, Audio b2b Prolix, Calyx b2b Teebee and more, XAETIS witnessed Neurofunk at its purest and most uncompromising form. The experience reshaped his musical vision: “…after that I finally knew what music I wanted to make.”

XAETIS’ inspirations trace a wide sonic spectrum: the atmospheric worlds of Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin and Jon Hopkins; the intensity of post-rock and prog-metal giants such as Meshuggah, Animals as Leaders, Explosions in the Sky and This Will Destroy You; and, more recently, the cutting-edge sound design of Noisia, Mefjus, Current Value, Audio, Magnetude, Gydra, Mean Teeth and others. Blending these influences, XAETIS now strives to push Neurofunk into fresh territory with a sound that is relentless, evolving, and unapologetically heavy.

His career momentum has accelerated rapidly. Festival highlights include sets with Minirig at Boomtown and Balter (two years running), a breakthrough performance at Darkshire in the Woods 2022 following his Leviathan LP release on Sinful Maze, and a memorable support slot for Ed Rush at Rise of the Underground in Jersey. He has been a fixture at Neuroheadz Festival three years consecutively, sharing lineups with Spor, Pythius, Prolix, Ed Rush & Optical, PRDK, Jade, State of Mind and more. Collaborative B2B sets with NIALLO have also seen him headline EXPEDITE and Yamatai takeovers across Bristol and London, supporting artists such as Gyrofield, Freshney and Stellar Residents.

With ever-expanding production prowess and a growing presence behind the decks, XAETIS now stands at a pivotal stage in his career: ready to make his mark on the global drum and bass landscape with an uncompromising and forward-thinking sound.

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Born and raised in Madrid, based in Lisbon, Kevala (Rik Casado) is a rising producer in the Drum and Bass scene. 

Kosen Prod // Neuroheadz // Delta9 // Phase Records // Expedite Records // All172Things // Dialect Audio // Automata // Raving Panda Records // Neurofunk, What Else? // Abyssal Music 

His productions display a wide range of sounds, receiving influences from all kinds of musical genres, which result in the diverse listening spaces he creates. From dark, melancholic, introspection-inviting vibes, to neuro mind-bending madness, to anything in between, his music is always driven by mesmerizing drum breaks that keep the listener hooked to the story he's telling from beginning to end.

He's received support from big names in the scene such as Noisia, Dirtyphonics, Unglued, Rido, Burr Oak, Natty Lou, Tantron, Vici.. to name a few.

With his first EP already charting on Beatport's Top 10, this emerging artist is someone to keep an eye on.

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The dawn of Expedite has begun, and with it brings a whole lot of new, freshly organised chaos and heavy electronic music! Our drive and focus are supporting new, boundary-pushing artists within the ever-growing ethos of DnB. Our eclectic mix of artists rises from the heavyweight carnage of Neurofunk to the new wave of 170BPM+ tech electronic dance music.

Expedite will become its host to a series of events across the UK beginning in the heart of Bristol City injecting our incredible roster of talent with straight-up nitrous directly to the dancefloor!

Founders : 
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@oniitdnb

Residents : 
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@frannabik-dnb
@foks
@geminidnb
@teslerdnb
@synednb
@visceraldnb
@tremrmusic
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Email enquiries and demo submissions :
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