Embrace The Meaning - INK

Incision

Alitiude

The Architex - Altitude (Basement Records)

INK - Architecture Recordings Show on KOOL FM featuring Gremlinz

INK - Architecture Recordings Show on KOOL FM/RINSE FM featuring Gremlinz

INK - FOUNDATIONS (MIX)

INK - Metalheadz Podcast #78

INK LIVE @PHONOX METALHEADZ - A set I did awhile ago for Metalheadz Respecc MC Fokus

Many tracks can be found on Architecture Recordings : - 

https://architecturerecordings.bandcamp.com/

INK LIVE @PHONOX METALHEADZ w. FOKUS

Ben Smith aka Spacematters was introduced to drum and bass in the early 2000s by close friend Bangaz. Not long after, he teamed up with a crew of like-minded heads—Darg, Mullet, Fog, and Luckman—to form 2FG, making their mark at gigs across New Zealand’s South Island.

By the mid-2000s, Spacematters began crafting his own beats, drawing heavy influence from artists like Loxy, Pessimist, The Untouchables and a solid network of producers , his sound evolved with a clear focus: pushing the darker, deeper, and more underground realms of DnB.


Spacematters continues to champion the raw edge of drum and bass, staying true to the roots while forging ahead with a forward-thinking approach to sound.


Space Matters - Bat Bags - Architecture Recordings - ARX097

INK - Architecture Recordings Show - Kool FM - Celebrating 100 ARX releases

We celebrate 100 releases on ARX in August 2025 🔊🔥👀 Join me on KOOL FM  for an inter galactic cruise through Architecture Recordings upcoming music and a journey back in the ARX timeline.

INK - Architecture Recordings Show - Kool FM/Rinse FM - Celebrating 100 ARX releases

ARX FAMILY we made it!!! Architecture Recordings sees its 100th release next month and to celebrate this we have created some very special releases for the summer 0f 2025.

ARX proudly announces the release of ARX099, a powerful remix of Kemal - Animation by the multi talented producer Silent Extent. This reimagined version breathes new life into the classic track, blending deep, atmospheric textures with intricate rhythmic elements, showcasing Silent Extent's signature sound design.
Originally crafted by Kemal (aka Konflict), Animation is a revered piece of drum & bass history, known for its relentless energy and futuristic soundscapes. Silent Extent's remix pays homage to the original while introducing fresh, hypnotic layers, making it a must-listen for fans of ARX experimental and innovative drum & bass. With support from Kemal and Rob Data and others, this track has become a highpoint of ARX season 2 2025!!
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releases August 8, 2025


Kemal - Animation - Silent Extent Remix - Architecture Recordings - ARX099 - OUT NOW

INK - ARCHITECTURE RECORDINGS SHOW invites Gremlinz

INK - ARCHITECTURE RECORDINGS SHOW invites Gremlinz - Kool FM/RINSE FM

Shinobi Returns to Architecture Recordings with an uplifting Three-Track EP, ‘Finding Light’

London, UK Renowned drum & bass producer Shinobi makes a powerful return to Architecture Recordings with his new EP, Finding Light , the three-track project serves as a testament to the producer's signature sound, blending intricate production with soaring, atmospheric melodies.

The EP is a journey of introspection and ascent, opening with the soulful vocals and shimmering pads of ‘Love Is Calling’. The title track, ‘Finding Light’, builds with a driving, energetic breakbeat that crescendos into a luminous, euphoric drop, perfectly capturing the essence of its name. The journey culminates with ‘Liberation’, a powerful and expansive finale that combines robust basslines with ethereal synth work, offering a profound sense of release and clarity.

True to the ethos of Architecture Recordings, Shinobi delivers a masterclass in musicality within his drum & bass framework. Each track on Finding Light is meticulously crafted, designed for both intimate listening and powerful dancefloor moments.

Shinobi - Liberation - ARX101 - Architecture Recordings

Shinobi - Love Is Calling - ARX101 - Architecture Recordings

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Kimbr - Flamethrower EP - Architecture Recordings - ARX102

Kimbr spent his 1990s youth banging drums in punk bands in Cheltenham. After being introduced to rave music in his late teens he found links between the quick tempos and blast beats of punk and the intricate breaks of dnb and jungle and relocated to Bristol to find out more about his new obsession. He was welcomed into the infamous Dissident collective and under the moniker Noisy Boy, began DJing on the Bristol warehouse party and club circuit, pushing amen driven, darkside techstep. Dissident put on their final epic party in 2010 but Kimbr continued DJing and in 2017 restarted his production journey. His tracks draw on influences from in and out of the dnb scene, bringing in the cinematic tension and dystopian aesthetic of science fiction, the swag of old skool hip hop and crushing basses reminiscent of guitar riffs, all contained within the recognisable sonics and structures of early 2000s drum and bass.

Kimbr - Izm - ARX102 - OUT NOW

Kimbr - Machine Skank - ARX102 - OUT NOW

Kimbr - Uncorrupted - ARX102 - OUT NOW

Kimbr - Hollow - ARX102 - OUT NOW

Kimbr - Flamethrower - ARX102 - OUT NOW

Ink & Sin Return with a Punishing New Double A-Side Single, “Static Contrast” / “Lawless Terrain” on Architecture Recordings
Following the critical success of their acclaimed LPs The Tree and The Wind and The Silence Within, the enigmatic duo Ink & Sin announces their powerful return with a new double A-side single, “Static Contrast” / “Lawless Terrain,” out worldwide on Architecture Recordings.
This new release finds the duo refining their signature sound—a blend of atmospheric depth and visceral intensity. “Static Contrast” and “Lawless Terrain” serve as two sides of the same darkly gleaming coin, showcasing the dynamic range that has become their trademark.
“Static Contrast” builds on the “layered, textural soundscapes” praised in reviews of The Tree and The Wind. The track is a masterclass in tension, weaving intricate melodies through a pulsating, industrial-tinged rhythm section. It evokes the feeling of a fragile signal fighting through overwhelming noise, a theme of beauty persevering against chaos that resonates with their earlier work.
Its counterpart, “Lawless Terrain,” is a direct descent into the raw, unbridled energy that defined The Silence Within. Channeling the “visceral, rhythmic assault” that critics highlighted, the track is a propulsive and unforgiving journey. It captures the essence of their most powerful compositions, described as “architectural in their precision yet lawless in their execution,” creating a soundscape that is both meticulously constructed.
Having established themselves as architects of immersive audio worlds, Ink & Sin continue to explore the dichotomy between order and chaos, silence and sound. The single is a potent statement of intent, suggesting new sonic territories are being mapped for their future endeavours.  

Ink + Sin - Lawless Terrain - Architecture Recordings - ARX103 - OUT NOW

Ink + Sin - Static Contrast - Architecture Recordings - ARX103 - OUT NOW

The reincarnation of a legacy in Drum and Bass:
Silent Extent is back. Based in Bern, Switzerland, the duo of Patrick and Chris have revived their original project in 2024, bringing new life to the name.

Originally launched in 2007 as a trio with Toni B, Silent Extent quickly rose through the ranks with releases on international labels like Viper Recordings, Close 2 Death, and others. Known for their versatile style — the group performed across Switzerland and abroad, including the U.S.. After pausing the project in 2012, the silence lasted more than a decade.

Now reborn as a duo, Silent Extent has returned with sharpened focus and fresh fire. With five new releases already out in 2025 and more signed to respected imprints like Architecture Recordings and Close 2 Death, this comeback is anything but nostalgic — it’s a bold step forward.

With deep roots in the craft — Chris DJing since 1996 and Patrick since 2002 — their sets are driven by experience, precision, and raw energy. Silent Extent brings a no-compromise sound made for people that live for bass.

Silent Extent is back. Reimagined. Reignited. Ready.




Silent Extent - Breakpoint - Architecture Recordings - ARX104

Silent Extent - Never Be Mine - Architecture Recordings - ARX104

Architecture Recordings Announces the Haunting Fourth Chapter: SIN - Traumas Lost and Found 4

SIN - Traumas Lost and Found 4, the latest immersive installment in the critically acclaimed series from the enigmatic project of SIN. This volume continues the project's deep exploration of sonic catharsis and atmospheric depth.
Building on the haunting foundations of its predecessors, Traumas Lost and Found 4 guides listeners through a meticulously crafted landscape of ambient textures, pulsing rhythms, and melancholic melodies. The series has been praised for its ability to transform personal dissonance into a universally resonant auditory experience.
Previous volumes have cemented SIN's reputation as a master of narrative-driven electronic music. Past reviews of the project suggest:
	
"A deeply moving, cinematic journey... the sound of memory itself." 
"SIN constructs vast, introspective worlds where shadow and light beautifully collide." 
"The 'Traumas Lost and Found' series is essential listening for fans of dark ambient and ethereal DnB." 

This fourth chapter promises to be the most refined and emotionally potent yet, delving deeper into the themes of memory, loss, and the ghosts we carry. It’s a necessary conclusion to the current cycle and a compelling entry point for new listeners.

SIN - Traumas Lost and Found 4 will be available on all major digital platforms via Architecture Recordings an independent label dedicated to releasing pioneering electronic music that exists at the intersection of atmosphere, rhythm, and emotion.


7. Sin - Be My Druidess - ARX105 (BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE

3. Sin - Headgame - ARX105

5. Sin - Cloud People - ARX105

1. Sin - Whipped - ARX105

2. Sin - Sweeper - ARX105

6. Sin - Love Lust Love Lost - ARX105

4. Sin - Fall Apart - ARX105

INK - Architecture Recordings Show KoolFM/RinseFM - invites ARX General.  SIN

INK - Architecture Recordings Show Kool FM/Rinse FM - invites ARX General.  SIN

AYAH MARAR invites INK 

A guest mix I did for my great friend and music comrade Ayah Marar on Kool FM / Rinse FM

AYAH MARAR invites INK

Architecture Recordings proudly presents a pivotal new release that bridges its esteemed past with its dynamic future. Shinobi - "Background Music (Cymatix RMX)" is available now on all major digital platforms.

This essential track sees the modern master, Cymatix, re-imagining a classic from one of the label's most foundational artists. The original "Background Music" by Shinobi was a standout on the critically acclaimed compilation ‘High Tech Soul - VOL 2’ (Architecture Recordings ARX087), a release that continued to solidify the label's reputation for pioneering electronic music.

*High Tech Soul - VOL 2* was praised for its deep, atmospheric, and forward-thinking vibes, Background Music was also hailed as a prime example of the compilation's quality. 

Now, Cymatix—an artist known for his own highly-regarded releases on the label, which have been described as "both intricate and driving, designed for the modern floor"—steps up to the challenge. His remix respectfully retains the iconic, cerebral vibe of the Shinobi original while injecting a contemporary energy and a powerful, polished production style that is uniquely his own. The result is a track that is both a respectful nod to the archives and a futuristic anthem.

About Architecture Recordings:
Architecture Recordings is a cornerstone of the electronic music scene, dedicated to releasing cutting-edge music since its inception. With a catalog that includes seminal works from artists like Shinobi and a continued commitment to innovation with modern talents like Cymatix, the label remains a trusted source for high-quality, soulful electronic music.

Shinobi - Background Music (Cymatix RMX)  - Architecture Recordings - ARX106 - OUT NOW

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ARX058 - Ink - Like Water - Feat Jody Lulati

Head honcho and label boss DJ INK is back with a huge slice of mood music for the deep voyager junglist! Teaming up with vocalist Jody Lulati, INK showcases his love for the smoother side of rolling dnb to bring you this well thought out and quality soundscape. No stranger to the game INK constructed the sound of the Architex/Architecture with a 2030 futuristic feel while maintaining the imprints old skool sensibilities.  A perfect combination of rough elements and smooth textures build to an apex dripping in emotion from one of the most talented upcoming stars Jody Lulati.


Jody Lulati, coming  from Albania but raised in Greece, has  been passionate about music from a young age. Greatly influenced by Michael Jackson and Witney Houston,  her journey in voice control has contributed to this classic piece of dnb emotion. 

Ink and Jody Lulati’s first outing is soulful and thought provoking, while just providing a simple message - “dance”.  Another Architecture Recordings classic!

Ink - Like Water ft Jody Lulati

Ink - Like Water Ft Jody Lulati - ARX058 - Architecture Recordings  - OUT NOW

For bookings contact - coloursaudio1@gmail.com   

INK : The story so far......

An architect first visualizes then realises, making something out of nothing, making sure that not only the object itself shines but also the space around it. The sound is moulding, shaping and morphing at the hands of Dj Ink... 

The year is 1990 and a young Dj Ink has solidified his love for the culture known as hip hop- as the years move on so does UK street music, there are new genres forming and Ink begins to hear what is familiar to him, but there is a new twist-It is the UK passing by the USA, with a huge dose of African and Jamaican influence, This is music to a budding Dj Ink's ears, he naturally becomes involved and it doesn’t take too long before he begins to make his mark. 

First begins the Pirate radio circuit. Working hard at his craft and allowing the followers to get familiar with the roll, steadily bookings began to build up and soon it would be time for Ink to become associated with three names that changed the landscape of British electronic music-Basement Records, and slightly later Metalheadz and Renegade Hardware. Ink would go onto form his own imprint- Architecture Recordings, releasing anthems from himself and various crew members, bringing through new talent and the cream of the heavy hitters within drum n bass. If you're familiar with drum n bass/jungle you’ll know instantly the weight these labels carry, and if you're not by just scratching the surface you’ll become aware of the impact they have had. Renegade Hardware & Metalheadz are two commitments Dj Ink has upheld to this day, through thick and thin, engraved in the wall of time.

Essential work includes 'The 50th (Blueprint)' (1st Drum and Bass/Jungle tune selected live by a dj (LTJ Bukem) on BBC Radio 1 essential DnB show ever!) and "Altitude" on Basement Records, ‘Feel da heat’ taken from the LP ‘Can u draw sound?’ on Architecture Recordings, ‘Kaos Theory EP’ on Renegade Hardware, ‘Shine’ on Metalheadz, and the now infamous posse cut ‘Instinct’ also on Architecture, this is just a small fraction by Ink that has made waves. 

The now famous "Horsemen" project was a concept headed up by Ink, Loxy, Dylan & Keaton. Originally formed due to the affinities amongst the original four, the crew went onto bring together producers from all over the globe under the "Horsemen" banner- beat makers who have been inspired by the foundations laid down by The Four Horsemen went on to receive acclaim from critics and music buyers alike.

Ink has a number of long players under his belt, to select a few In chronological order these are - Incision and Can You Draw Sound for Architecture Recordings, Hard Soul w/ Perpetuum for Colours Audio and: The Last Scroll for Renegade Hardware. In more recent events we have "The Tree & The Wind" by INK & SIN also on Architecture Recordings.  With these credits to his name it is fair to say INK continues to make his mark on DnB.

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