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Jen Symmetry has loved bass-driven music for well over a decade, playing at clubs, parties, and festivals, where her high-energy, precise performances have earned her prime timeslots around the US alongside some of the world's biggest artists (Sam Binga, Degs, Ternion Sound, Aphrodite to name a few). Although it's her DJing that initially caught people's attention, her production is also getting noticed. As a producer, Jen's versatile music from melodic jungle to funky breaks has been released on Phreak Recordings, Forefront Recordings, Rhythmic Remedies and others, with more releases in the pipelines.  

Find Jen dropping basslines in dozens of U.S. cities, playing notable events and venues, (Jungle Bells Atlanta, Respect LA, Driven AM NYC, The Black Box Denver, First Ave, Spin SD Union, San Diego, Infrasound Festival,  Even Furthur, The Great Beyond Festival, and more) or you can catch her on her popular Twitch channel, SLPDNB, for which she was nominated as best Twitch newcomer in the Twitch Breakbeat Awards of 2021 by the company itself. Jen also won the second installment of the 916 Junglist DJ battle that was broadcast live on Twitch to hundreds of viewers. She’s an integral member of Mechanix Minneapolis, a collective that hosts monthly bass music parties with a focus on forward-thinking sounds, quality, and inclusivity. 

 With the versatility to throw down three deck drum and bass, jungle, and halftime sets, or weave multi-dimensional, genre-defying bass-filled beats together, whatever vibe she creates will captivate and keep the crowd moving. She's been described by Minneapolis hometown promoters as a juggernaut of a DJ, and proves she's worthy of the description time and time again.

Drum & Bass duo DC Breaks have made their way onto the widest range of playlists. Their hardcore club cuts have been rewound by the likes of DJ Friction and Andy C. On the other hand, the songwriting ability displayed on the single ‘Faithless’, featuring Bianca, has plastered them all over the radio. That’s just the tip of a very large iceberg. DC Breaks have earned their stripes in the underground but, with an album due in the Autumn and a packed festival season ahead, they’re about to explode onto the international stage in a spectacular fashion.

Since signing to Andy C’s Ram Records they’ve carved a reputation for delivering world class remixes for some of the biggest names in pop. Their work on singles by Paloma Faith, Lady Gaga, Lana del Rey, Tinie Tempah and others, and production for Example (a cut on the ‘Playing in the Shadows’ album) woke the pair up to the possibilities offered by vocalists. It was the start of the journey that led to the forthcoming album, packed with crossover cuts such as the piano-led ‘Breathe’ featuring Dave Gibson, with its contagious, urgent chorus. Or the soulful explosion of ‘No One Like You’ sung with passion by Niara Scarlett. Or the epic blast of ‘Salvation’ wherein DC Breaks take heavy duty bass sounds and tie them to uplifting, irresistible vocal hooks.

Once they graduated to Ram itself, with monster cuts such as ‘Shaman’ and last year’s battering ‘Lock-In’, they hit the drum & bass A-league. Before long it wasn’t just the drum & bass scene paying attention. DC Breaks tunes made it onto BBC Radio via Zane Lowe, Mistajam and Annie Mac.

“Chase and Status opened the door to drum & bass being accepted in the mainstream,” says Dan, “and through that door went DJ Fresh, Wilkinson, and now us.”

It certainly looks that way with appearances at multiple 2015 festivals, including UKF, NASS, SW4 and Glastonbury.

“I love the wildness of festivals,” says Dan, “Like we played on Arcadia’s outdoor stage last New Year’s Eve, in this big tower with fire blasting out of it. I was literally three or four feet directly underneath the flame-thrower in a really small box. If something goes wrong we were literally toast!”

If DC Breaks can avoid being fried by flame-throwers, the summer will be theirs. By the end of 2015, with their debut album blowing up everywhere, the year might well be too.

TAKING A MENTAL BREAK... I WILL BE BACK
**In-tents** Previously known as Xz Vznry

Intentz is a deep dubstep artist known for crafting immersive sonic landscapes that push the boundaries of bass music. With a dedication to intricate rhythms and dark atmospheres, his music evokes a visceral response in listeners, solidifying his place as a visionary in the genre. Get ready to delve into the depths of sound with Intentz as your guide.

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Wisconsin-based house, breaks, techno, juke, and dnb DJ. Frequenting the Milwaukee and Madison club and underground scenes, I've shared the stage with names like Mark Farina, Gettoblaster (direct support), DJ Icey (direct support), NERO, Deekline, Tommie Sunshine (direct support), Dan Efex (direct support), Keith Mackenzie (direct support), Woody McBride (direct support), and more, as well as headlining shows and festivals myself. Contact me for bookings!

Electronic Press Kit:  https://www.bestdrumandbass.com/tally-g/
For Booking:  djtallyg@gmail.com
Tally G, originally hailing from El Paso but now based in San Diego, has carved out an impressive two-decade long career behind the decks now specializing in drum and bass and jungle. Her journey began in the deserts of New Mexico, cutting her teeth on the darker realms of progressive house and breakbeats, suggesting an early gravitation towards bass-driven, complex electronic sounds.
Over time, she has developed diversity as a DNB DJ, seamlessly transitioning between subgenres with creative blending techniques. Sets appear carefully crafted as musical stories, merging tracks smoothly through long transitions as well as snap mixes, keeping bodies engaged through strategic double drops. This indicates considerable technical prowess as well as intimate genre knowledge to entertain crowds through constantly shifting textures.
Tally G has clearly gained respect within the scene, holding prestigious multi-city residencies covering organizations dedicated to underground drum and bass. She was also instrumental in founding a now defunct El Paso drum and bass collective, demonstrating early commitment to community outreach. Further respect is indicated by her role on the board of a major New York event brand as well as marketing for American drum and bass labels.
Beyond performing, Tally G is now studying music production, suggesting aims to expand her impact by moving behind the boards. This highlights an evolution that is not uncommon but will broaden her skills and deepen artistic control over her musical offerings.  A published author, she will now also be a contributing writer for a USDNB brand, hoping to continue pushing the jungle and drum and bass sounds.
Tally G is a seasoned veteran at the top of her game who continues progressing, no doubt providing electrifying live experiences through dynamic eclecticism and technical wizardry behind the decks. Her profile paints a portrait of one fully devoted to her drum and bass craft.

Find past mixes from Nick Twist at Http://mixcloud.com/nicktwist/

With a careful Ear, Technical skills and an ever growing music library of the Hottest Bangers and Coolest Melodies in the underground world you can Expect Dj Nick Twist to be on top of the Vibe. The only goal in his career is to keep the dance floor moving side to side. Whether in a high class club environment or the dirtiest of all night outlaw parties. Expect V.I.P mixes and Vinyl Only pressings. Expect Huge tracks and minimal melodies. Expect big things from the one they call Nick Twist.

Nick is an experienced entertainer with years of party rockin, event coordination, networking, and technical logistics knowledge behind him. Nick Twist is no stranger to the party vibe, or a set of decks. Having shared the stage with Artists the likes of Aphrodite, DC Breaks, Dirty Phonics, Danny the Wildchild, Dj Hype, Nc-17, Q-Bik, Crissy Chris and tons of other major heads in the Drum & Bass world, He's no stranger to switching up styles and setting vibes either.

He's been getting a lot of love in the Hip-Hop scene lately because of his Technical Scratch and Turntablism skills. His newest Project with 2JD, a Local Hip-Hop producer and lyricist, is quickly gaining recognition because of their Old Skool styled beats, and lyrical content brought forward with Nick's freestyle use of scratch samples over the instrumentals in their sets. 

Hard work Prevails, and Nick Twist works hard to keep Drum & Bass music in in the ears of dedicated followers to earn his place in the top tier of DnB Djs world wide.

"Minneapolis is back on the rise, and with the help from the Fam there's no telling how big the wave is gonna get, or where it's gonna crash next." -Nick Twist 
Thanks for listening. Never give it up baby.
Oliver Twist

hardcore since birth, gabbergirl since '94

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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Also, we try to help you find and buy them again by sharing Discogs links on all featured CDs and or direct links to labels where possible.

* We fully support labels and artists. If any disc creates a copyrighting issue let me know and it will be immediately removed. 

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works

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