Finally got the recording of this set.  Managed to smooth / hide over most of the sharp glitches from the original recording (caused by a faulty CDJ to mixer cable on 1 of the decks only).  Balanced the overall level out throughout too. 

Thanks to Darren & Will at Exit Recordings for having me as a guest on the stage and of course the gang at Let it Roll.

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Ant TC1 - Let It Roll, Exit Recordings Stage - July 2016

https://soundcloud.com/beat_science & https://soundcloud.com/dj-mitsubishop

Two straight up music lovers, these two have a passion for energy and a willingness to entertain! Started out mixing Hip Hop and scratching, moved into Drum and Bass after a few years when Hip Hop just didn't cut it anymore, and never looked back.

With over 30 years of musical enjoyment FUTURE BEATS UK are seasoned maestros of immersive journeys through sound. Born out of the early rave and underground scenes, he’s been at the pulse of music’s most electrifying eras, from old skool hip-hop and acid house to the rise of drum and bass, breakbeat, and trance. Not just music—they’re storytelling experiences, they expertly blend nostalgia with a forward-thinking sound that keeps tunes alive with energy.

Over the decades, FUTURE BEATS UK have developed a distinctive style that merges deep, hypnotic basslines, rapid-fire breakbeats, and soaring trance synths, delivering a sonic experience that’s both nostalgic and futuristic. `The signature sound bridges past and present, paying homage to the golden days of rave while pushing boundaries with fresh, innovative twists. Known for his seamless transitions and genre-defying mixes, he creates an atmosphere that feels simultaneously raw and refined, nostalgic and cutting-edge.

In the booth, FUTURE BEATS UK command attention—not just through track selection but with an intuitive understanding of the crowd, drawing them into his world and guiding them through an electrifying journey that spans generations. Whether the DJ's are spinning in intimate clubs or on major festival stages, they bring authenticity, passion, and unparalleled skill, ensuring every set is one for the books.

As a true veteran of the scene, FUTURE BEATS UK remain trailblazers, continuously evolving and inspiring audiences with a sound that stays true to the roots while looking boldly toward the future.

Ant TC1 along with Hidden Agenda founded Dispatch Recordings back in 2001, Ant originally helped out with the management side of the label before finding his feet within the realms of production; which was a natural progression for him having DJ’d on pirate radio and in clubs from the age of 14 (since 1992).  His first release alongside frequent production partner Stress Level appeared on Dispatch after almost 3 years of hard work getting their collective sound where they felt it needed to be before even thinking about turning on a DAT recorder.  After their first release hit the stores they quickly picked up a wealth of DJ support across their early material and went on to release for a who’s who list of established Drum & Bass record labels including the likes of Renegade, CIA, Advanced, Critical Records Integral, Liquid V, Commercial Suicide, Good Looking Records, Bingo Beats and Samurai Music.

By demand remix work started to feature heavily within their output and the duo went on to remix for the likes of Hidden Agenda, Chris SU, Artificial Intelligence, Kabuki, Total Science, Optical & Ryme Time (Jagged Edge), Atlantic Connection, Tactile & DJ Marky.  Branching out and working with other producers such as Survival, DLR & Philth has only furthered experience Ant’s skills at the controls over the years, Ant has also released his own solo material more recently on top of remixing for the likes of Lomax on Integral Records.  In 2014 Ant realised a lifetime ambition, securing his first ever release for the legendary Metalheadz label “Hungry For Atmosphere” alongside Mako, DLR & Villem with further releases for the label and counting going into 2024.

Ant’s production output has featured on a mass of compilations and mix CD’s compiled by the likes of Shy FX, LTJ Bukem, Total Science, AI, Spectrasoul, Klute and Brian G.  Additionally his work has featured very heavily within the radio shows of Friction, Grooverider, Fabio, Goldie, Bailey & Rene LaVice on their respective BBC Radio 1 slots over the years as well as BBC 1Xtra where Ant once hosted his own one-off 4 hour show, he has since additionally made 2 guest DJ appearances for DJ Friction on his Radio 1 show.  His DJ’ing work has seen him play all over the globe from Adelaide to Los Angeles, from Hong Kong to Sarajevo, Vancouver to Bangkok and last but by no means least regularly UK and EU wide. Additionally for the most part of the decade beyond 2010 Ant also worked as the Artist Manager for both Outlook and Dimensions Festival in Croatia, leading up the booking process, budgets and travel aspects for the festival.

Fast forward through to 2024; Ant is now responsible for the lead label management roles of both Metalheadz & Dispatch Recordings and is based in Thailand, with a purpose built studio room recently finished the plan (alongside managing a mass of planned record label releases) is to get back to focusing on writing music more consistently than he ever has previously.

Drum and bass is all I know. Atlanta, GA.

Ant TC1 - Let It Roll, Exit Recordings Stage - July 2016

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