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The Weeknd - The Hills (WATTO Rework)

Dominic Ridgway - Levitate

Phonica Mix Series 130 welcomes an artist who has defined and defied the rules of drum & bass like no other. dBridge, real name Darren White has been in the game for well over 30 years. Growing up listening to artists like DJ Randall & Grooverider on Rush FM when he was starting out shaped his ear for the sound that he would learn to grow with, love and mutate. With over 100 records released on labels like R&S, Convex, Metalheadz, Nonplus and more that span well into the 90's dBridge has become a pioneer well in his own right. Not only that but his label Exit Records which not too long ago celebrated its 100th release has been a output determined to push the boundaries of experimental bass, D&B and more. 
Having usually referred to himself as being producer first, it is not to be mistaken that White is a seasoned pro behind the decks. Having stepped into Worlds of his own playing with some of Drum & Bass' biggest names like Doc Scott & Goldie, the artist has also stepped into lengthy b2b's with Bass artist Youngsta and Techno legend Donato Dozzy (which he will do once more this Summer at Dekmantel). 
For this mix dBridge has dedicated it to people around him, a friends and family mix of sorts. With heavy bassy tones from the get go and experimental techno and electro flowing throughout - it showcases the sure diversity of one of the best to do it! We had a brief chat with dBridge about the mix and what he has coming up.

Phonica Mix Series 130: dBridge

Tessa & Rixa are a duo of DJs, Producers and cultural promoters based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since their formation in 2018, they have set dance floors on fire with their powerful connection and explosive rhythms, helping to take the bass scene to another level, both locally and internationally. Tessa, raised in England, and Rixa, born in Argentina, combine the best of both cultures in a unique fusion of sounds, creating a singular sonic experience that transcends borders.

See all shows at bit.ly/3BD8uE5



Bucharest Pressure w/ Brusten, Tessa & Rixa (14.05.2025)

Seba1394 full set at Electrocord 358 (Radio Guerrilla) 09.05.2025 / Pelican Boat / anonimTM

Mantra - Locked in, Locked on

A1. Locked in, Locked on
A2. Levitation Dub
B1. Ruffhouse
B2. Big Munch

Levitating locked in roots on 180g heavyweight vinyl.
Mastered by Tangible Air.
Artwork by Teja.

ITX039 MANTRA - LOCKED IN, LOCKED ON

having trouble atm. sorting out life. enjoy yours as much as you can

been enjoying these images of cars with fuck loads of chrome on them they are funny

tx_edition

The mastermind behind Basic Channel, Hard Wax and Rhythm & Sound doesn't do mixes. For RA.1000, he made an exception.

Trace Mark Ernestus's path, and you trace the evolution of electronic sound itself. The timeline of contemporary Berlin is unimaginable without him. At first, that meant Hard Wax, the crucial hub that shaped the early era of the city's techno revolution. Carl Craig once said it plainly: "Mark was ground zero."

From there, Ernestus never stopped. There's the birth of dub techno and the near-flawless catalogue that followed through Basic Channel and Rhythm & Sound. There's his immersion in Senegalese mbalax with Ndagga Rhythm Force. Lately, that means Open Ground the Wuppertal bunker that's letting people hear music as never before.

As part three of RA.1000, Ernestus has kindly supplied his first studio DJ mix. As you might expect, it's technically immaculate, but more than that, it feels like a substantial and generous conduit to one of the world's most vital genres.

Amapiano remains underexplored in music media. Publications like our own are still learning to keep pace with the South African sound's global pull, animating millions across the globe. 

You'll hear the range and richness of the genre across the near two-hour mix, from the gothic, percussive stomp of Caltetonic's "Bambela"  to the devotional glow of GemValleyMusiq's "Something Spiritual."

Through all of this, Ernestus has remained understated. He lets the music speak for him, with a quiet honesty that lies in decades of opening doors—creating the conditions for new sounds and scenes to flourish and carry the culture forward.

@opengroundclub @hardwax 

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1011. Listen to all RA.1000 mixes, as well as the complete history of the RA Podcast, at https://1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Mark Ernestus

Seven and a half exhilarating hours from one of modern club's sharpest.

Tim Reaper's mammoth entry for RA.1000 is all about range. You thought the Future Retro London boss was just a jungle and hardcore head? Think again.

The mix's infinite-scroll tracklist (the longest we've ever published in full!) includes a who's who of top-rate producers, from A Guy Called Gerald and Cari Lekebusch to Batu, Mia Koden and the one and only Shackleton.

Opening with weighty grime and ending on head-spinning drum & bass, the mix journeys through US club, wobbly dubstep, classic techno and, of course, many shades of jungle. Rather than go the easy route, the Londoner approached the assignment with the curiosity, integrity and vulnerability of fellow shapeshifters like dBridge, Calibre and ASC.

"The idea was to represent other styles of electronic music that I've been a bit self-conscious about openly expressing my interest in," he told RA.

RA.1000 isn't just another side of Tim Reaper's artistry: thankfully for us, it feels like only the beginning.

@tim-reaper

Find the interview and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/1012. Listen to all RA.1000 mixes, as well as the complete history of the RA Podcast, at https://1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Tim Reaper

NoRules released music on many big labels, such as Cylon Recordings, Nurtured beatz and many others. He likes a fat bass in his selection, crushed drums and mystical atmosphere.

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Bucharest Pressure w/ Brusten & No Rules (03.09.2025)

Taken from https://soundcloud.com/t3krecordings 
Light Stream EP

Light Stream EP

[T3K - LTD046] Brusten - Fading Away

'Node Fiber' released 15th December 2017

Spencer Warren aka Grey Code is a name that has been circling the underground scene now for some time. With support and plays from BBC Radio 1, Noisia and Ninja Ninja D&B, this Bristol/Brighton dwelling producer is making waves with all the right heads and now brings forth his next release forthcoming on Principle Records; ‘Fall From Grace // Node Fiber’.

 ‘Node Fiber’ sits on the B side of this weighty release; an uncompromising mix of hard hitting drum patterns & stomach churning sub bass, this creeper constantly switches throughout. Drifting between hard, steppy licks, stabbing pad melodies and aggressive sub bass and accompanied by the distinct sound of that classic metallic percussion, the entire track embodies an ‘out of this world’ feel once again. The second drop switches up the vibe for a final time, with the kick pattern adding that extra switch and pushing the track to its peak. Another well crafted offering from the boys over at Principle Records and of course the man himself, Grey Code. 

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Grey Code - Node Fiber

Thanks to Rene LaVice for airing "Timelapse" by Arkaik on his BBC Radio 1 show.

We are pleased to welcome Arkaik back to Dispatch for his 2nd release; the superb ‘Timelapse EP’, dropping on the main label this February.

Knife edge precision separates Arkaik from the crowd, with an unrivalled delivery in dark, stripped back beats and ‘Timelapse’ collates some of his best work to date.

Clinical bass stabs are rife throughout, with eerie atmospherics keeping the tension heightened as the Shanghai resident consolidates his unique dancefloor style.

With infectious grooves, techno inspired progression and sub pressure to test any soundsystem, ‘Timelapse’ is a testament to Arkaik’s mastery of the minimal sound.

Available now on vinyl and digital formats via:
• Dispatch Store - bit.ly/DIS115
• Bandcamp - bit.ly/DIS115BC
• All other stores - fanlink.to/DIS115

Available direct here

Arkaik - Timelapse (Rene LaVice BBC Radio 1 cut) - Dispatch Recordings 115 - OUT NOW

Something me and @Krivak made in one shot a couple of years ago on Reason and Maschine. Finally decided to let it go. Downloads are enabled.

Use this link after the soundcloud download expires (100 downloads): https://dnbshare.com/download/Robustus_Krivak_-_Trancemission_v5_320.mp3.html

Robustus & Krivak - Trancemission (Free Download)

Diabolical production from Bredren, forthcoming on the Solid Surface EP on Dispatch LTD. Get it via the Dispatch store http://bit.ly/DISLTD046 or Bandcamp http://bit.ly/DISLTD046BC

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Solid Surface EP

Bredren - Mental Gen

OUT NOW (ltd edition vinyl, digital & stream): https://criticalmusic.com/releases/critical-presents-systems-011/

Both hailing from Italy, Was A Be and Synth Ethics are two of the freshest talents emerging in drum & bass right now. Joining forces for Critical’s Systems series sees them cementing this reputation even further with four unflinching tracks full of dance floor and ingenuity. Viva Italia!
Was A Be online:
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https://soundcloud.com/wasabe
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Critical Presents: Systems 011

Cloudbreak

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Synth Ethics - Cloudbreak

Co-Founder and resident DJ for the Bucharestpressure nights. 
Contact: Brusten@outlook.com
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Co-Founder at #bucharestpressure | What is bucharestpressure? A series of monthly events promoting only quality sounds, in order to keep the underground scene alive curated by myself and @phobe1

Tweet_me: @Brustenn

[T3K - LTD046] Brusten - Fading Away

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