Danny C and Mike Pears are legends within the Drum & Bass genre and touch down on DSCI4 with four rare and unreleased tracks from 1997. Preserved on DAT for the last 27 years, you can now get your hands on these gems pressed on limited edition transparent red vinyl. 
Available everywhere on June 14, 2024!

Pre-Order https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/dubwise-ep
Artwork by Jon Black https://www.magnetstudio.com/

Danny C + Mike Pears - Dubwise EP (DSCI4045)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HLZ Unleashes the "Rust EP" on DSCI4: A Techstep Tour de Force

(London, UK) – HLZ, the acclaimed producer known for his intricate sound design and razor-sharp drum & bass productions, is back with a brand-new release on the legendary DSCI4 label. Titled "Rust EP," this four-track odyssey delves deep into the raw and menacing realms of techstep, reaffirming HLZ’s reputation as a master of atmospheric tension and heavyweight grooves.

The "Rust EP" showcases HLZ’s signature fusion of dark cinematic textures, rolling basslines, and surgically precise drumwork, embodying the essence of DSCI4’s pioneering legacy. Each track is a meticulously crafted soundscape that fuses haunting synths, immersive breakbeats, and industrial undertones, making it an essential listen for fans of deep, uncompromising drum & bass.

Label boss DJ Trace continues to uphold DSCI4’s status as a bastion of forward-thinking techstep, and HLZ’s latest offering is no exception. This EP stands as a testament to the genre’s evolution while staying true to its underground roots.

Expect nothing but relentless energy, hypnotic atmospheres, and intricate sonic craftsmanship as HLZ takes listeners on a journey through the darker corridors of drum & bass.

The "Rust EP" is set for release on 14.02.25 and will be available on all major digital platforms and streaming services.

For press inquiries, interviews, or promotional materials, please contact: info@dsci4.net

DSCI4 is a pioneering drum & bass label founded by DJ Trace, renowned for its influential role in shaping techstep and neurofunk. With a roster featuring some of the most forward-thinking artists in the scene, DSCI4 continues to push the boundaries of dark, futuristic drum & bass.

HLZ - Rust EP (DSCI4047)

DSCI4 is excited to announce the release of J-Kon's highly anticipated 4-track EP, Incineration. Known for his dark and futuristic soundscapes, J-Kon delivers a powerful sonic journey that is sure to captivate listeners and ignite dancefloors worldwide.

Incineration embodies J-Kon's signature style, fusing gritty industrial beats with relentless rhythms, creating a high-octane, immersive experience. Each track cuts through with intensity, making this EP a must-have for fans of underground techstep and experimental sounds.

Incineration is now available on all major platforms, ready to make a lasting impact as it blazes a new trail in the world of dark electronic music.

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-ep
https://www.instagram.com/j_kon_dnb/

J-Kon - Incineration EP (DSCI4048)

DSCI4 proudly presents Payback EP, the long-awaited return of Ryme Tyme, featuring remastered versions of the iconic “Payback Pt. 1” & “Payback Pt. 2”, plus “Pipe Bomb” featuring Touch, alongside two exclusive, unreleased dubs—rescued from the vaults after more than 20 years.

One of these unearthed dubs, "Wings", sees Ryme Tyme reunite with longtime collaborator DJ Trace, reigniting the heavyweight synergy that shaped drum & bass history. The other previously unheard track, "Rhubarb & Custard", brings legacy rolling funk, capturing the essence of the scene. With deep basslines, razor-sharp production, and unrelenting energy, Payback EP is a testament to the timelessness of the genre.

Pre-order now!

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/payback-ep
https://www.instagram.com/seanrymetyme/

Ryme Tyme - Payback EP (DSCI4049)

Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP
(Promo Release)

No light. No compromise.

This six-track assault sets the tone for what’s looming behind DSCI4’s 50th drop.
Cold atmospheres. Twisted rhythms. Relentless tech pressure.

Highlights include:
• HLZ’s heavyweight VIP of DJ Trace’s Dibby
• A fierce debut from new collab trio Konverge
• DSCI4 veteran Chris.SU returns with an exclusive
• Rugged energy from Outrage, Gremlinz & Jesta
• The highly sought-after Sonic & Silver VIP of Trace & Voyager’s Sniper

The Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP isn’t here to ease you in—it’s here to pull you under.

Available a week early—exclusively at https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/nocturnal-frequencies-lp-sampler
Full release: Friday, May 9th
Digital only.

Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP (DSCI4050S)

The Origins of Techstep 

Techstep developed from jungle music and hardstep around 1995. The name of the genre was coined by Ed Rush and Trace

https://rinse.fm/episodes/trace-17-10-2023-2300/

#techstep #dnb

TRACE - KOOL FM (17.10.23)

Tech Steppin into 2024 with a fresh selection of underground beats.

https://rinse.fm/episodes/trace-16-01-2024-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (16.01.24)

Bungle smashes down the barricade and onto DSCI4 with four futuristic, mood-provoking tracks. Encapsulated in dark rhythms with clinical beats and anxious tensions he again shows why he is a true underground force within drum and bass. Released Friday 31st May everywhere!

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/

Bungle - Monologue (DSCI4)

Danny C and Mike Pears are legends within the Drum & Bass genre and touch down on DSCI4 with four rare and unreleased tracks from 1997. Preserved on DAT for the last 27 years, you can now get your hands on these gems pressed on limited edition transparent red vinyl.
Available everywhere on June 14, 2024!

Pre-Order dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/dubwise-ep
Artwork by Jon Black www.magnetstudio.com/

Danny C + Mike Pears - Blueprint (DSCI4)

Danny C + Mike Pears - Dubwise (DSCI4)

Danny C + Mike Pears - Looking To The Future (DSCI4)

Danny C and Mike Pears are legends within the Drum & Bass genre and touch down on DSCI4 with four rare and unreleased tracks from 1997. Preserved on DAT for the last 27 years, you can now get your hands on these gems pressed on limited edition transparent red vinyl. 
Available everywhere on June 14, 2024!

Pre-Order dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/dubwise-ep
Artwork by Jon Black www.magnetstudio.com/

Danny C + Mike Pears - Groove Creator (DSCI4)

Jungle, Techstep & Beyond Featuring Exclusive Dubs.
https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-16-07-2024-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (16.07.24)

https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-17-09-2024-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (17.09.24)

A journey into my collection featuring exclusive dubs and DAT rips of unheard music from the nineties.

LTJ Bukem - The Calling - GLR Dub
Jamie Myerson - Revisions - Sony Music
Voyager - Mysteron - Creative Source
Sugizo - Brilliant Europa (Artemis Remix) - Invader 
Bliss N Tumble - The Journey - Additive
Dubtronix - Can't Stop - Dub
Universal Traveller - Midnite (Voyager Remix) - Dee Jay 
Jamie Myerson - Away -   Sm:)e Communications
Smokey Joe - Dis Generation VIP - Dub
Trace, Ed Rush & Voyager - Untitled - Dub
Chatta B - Journey Into Sound VIP - Dub
DJ Buz - Slave VIP - No U Turn - Dub
Dillinja - Organik Funk (Dillinja Mix) Valve Recordings
Voyager - Untitled - Lucky Spin Records - Dub
Danny C & Mike Pears - I Feel It - Deep Jungle Dub
DJ Gwange - Motionless - Legend Records
Danny C & Mike Pears - I'm Lost - Deep Jungle Dub
Syko & Mak - Here and Now - PM Recordings 
Twisted Anger – Crossed Wires - Dread
Darkus - Rass Clart Money - Bellaphon
D-Livin – Why - D-Livin

https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-15-10-2024-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (15.10.24)

Jungle, Techstep & Beyond Featuring Exclusive Dubs.

https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-19-11-2024-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (19.11.24)

HLZ - Rust - DSCI4

HLZ - Control - DSCI4

HLZ - Hellgate - DSCI4

HLZ-Flow State - DSCI4

Jungle, Techstep & Beyond Featuring Exclusive Dubs.
https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-21-01-2025-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (21.01.25)

DJ Trace presents Return to the Source! A 2-hour ‘90-’91 rave special packed with breakbeats, proto-jungle, and hardcore anthems. Rare cuts, pirate radio energy—lock in!

Tracklist:
Satin Storm - 1999 - White label 
LFO (The Leeds Warehouse Mix) - Warp 
Quadrophonia – Quadrophonia - Streetbeats 
Friends Of Matthew – Out There - Pulse 8 
The Beginning - Stingray (Stinger Mix) - Beat Freak Records 
Nicolette - Single Minded People - Shut Up & Dance 
Hibrid – Hypnotizin - Mega Blast Records 
Bug Kann & The Plastic Jam – Made In Two Minutes (Rave mix) - White label
Blapps Posse – Don't Hold Back '91 - Tribal Bass 
Trak 1 – For This - Ozone Recordings 
Epitome Of Hype – Ladies With An Attitude - Big Life 
Rebel MC Featuring Tenor Fly – The Wickedest Sound - Desire Records 
Spectrum - Brazil (Lenny Dee & Eric Kupper Remix) R & S 
Noise Factory - Imperative - Ibiza Records 
Fantasy UFO - Fantasy (Masters Of The Universe Remix) - XL 
DMS – Love Overdose - Production House 
Second Phase – Mentasm- R & S 
Frank De Wulf – Moral Soundabuse - B-Sides Volume IV - Music Man 
The Future Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea - Jumpin' & Pumpin' 
Language – Renegade - Boss Records 
Lennie De Ice – We Are I.E. - I.E. Records 
DJ Trace - Inception - Orbital Records 
Orbital – Chime - FFRR 

https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-21-01-2025-2300-2/

TRACE - KOOL FM (18.02.25)

Tales From the Underground

https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-18-03-2025-2300/

TRACE - KOOL FM (18.03.25)

DSCI4 is excited to announce the release of J-Kon's highly anticipated 4-track EP, Incineration. Known for his dark and futuristic soundscapes, J-Kon delivers a powerful sonic journey that is sure to captivate listeners and ignite dancefloors worldwide.

Incineration embodies J-Kon's signature style, fusing gritty industrial beats with relentless rhythms, creating a high-octane, immersive experience. Each track cuts through with intensity, making this EP a must-have for fans of underground techstep and experimental sounds.

Incineration is now available on all major platforms, ready to make a lasting impact as it blazes a new trail in the world of dark electronic music.

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/incineration-ep

J-Kon - Blade Infection

J-Kon - Griever

J-Kon - Incineration

J-Kon - Unknown Light

DSCI4 proudly presents Payback EP, the long-awaited return of Ryme Tyme, featuring remastered versions of the iconic “Payback Pt. 1” & “Payback Pt. 2”, plus “Pipe Bomb” featuring Touch, alongside two exclusive, unreleased dubs—rescued from the vaults after more than 20 years.

One of these unearthed dubs, "Wings", sees Ryme Tyme reunite with longtime collaborator DJ Trace, reigniting the heavyweight synergy that shaped drum & bass history. The other previously unheard track, "Rhubarb & Custard", brings legacy rolling funk, capturing the essence of the scene. With deep basslines, razor-sharp production, and unrelenting energy, Payback EP is a testament to the timelessness of the genre.

Pre-order now!

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/payback-ep



Ryme Tyme - Payback Pt 1

DSCI4 proudly presents Payback EP, the long-awaited return of Ryme Tyme, featuring remastered versions of the iconic “Payback Pt. 1” & “Payback Pt. 2”, plus “Pipe Bomb” featuring Touch, alongside two exclusive, unreleased dubs—rescued from the vaults after more than 20 years.

One of these unearthed dubs, "Wings", sees Ryme Tyme reunite with longtime collaborator DJ Trace, reigniting the heavyweight synergy that shaped drum & bass history. The other previously unheard track, "Rhubarb & Custard", brings legacy rolling funk, capturing the essence of the scene. With deep basslines, razor-sharp production, and unrelenting energy, Payback EP is a testament to the timelessness of the genre.

Pre-order now!

https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/album/payback-ep

Ryme Tyme - Payback Pt 2

Ryme Tyme - Rhubarb & Custard

Ryme Tyme & Touch - Pipe Bomb

Ryme Tyme & DJ Trace - Wings

Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP
(Promo Release)

No light. No compromise.

This six-track assault sets the tone for what’s looming behind DSCI4’s 50th drop.
Cold atmospheres. Twisted rhythms. Relentless tech pressure.

Highlights include:
• HLZ’s heavyweight VIP of DJ Trace’s Dibby
• A fierce debut from new collab trio Konverge
• DSCI4 veteran Chris.SU returns with an exclusive
• Rugged energy from Outrage, Gremlinz & Jesta
• The highly sought-after Sonic & Silver VIP of Trace & Voyager’s Sniper

The Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP isn’t here to ease you in—it’s here to pull you under.

Available a week early—exclusively at https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/
Full release: Friday, May 9th

DJ Trace - Dibby - HLZ VIP (DSCI4)

Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP
(Promo Release)

No light. No compromise.

This six-track assault sets the tone for what’s looming behind DSCI4’s 50th drop.
Cold atmospheres. Twisted rhythms. Relentless tech pressure.

Highlights include:
• HLZ’s heavyweight VIP of DJ Trace’s Dibby
• A fierce debut from new collab trio Konverge
• DSCI4 veteran Chris.SU returns with an exclusive
• Rugged energy from Outrage, Gremlinz & Jesta
• The highly sought-after Sonic & Silver VIP of Trace & Voyager’s Sniper

The Nocturnal Frequencies – Sampler EP isn’t here to ease you in—it’s here to pull you under.

Available a week early—exclusively at https://dsci4.bandcamp.com/
Full release: Friday, May 9th
Digital only.

Konverge - Deadly Virtue (DSCI4)

Chris.Su - Lunar Tides (DSCI4)

Outrage - Search Party (DSCI4)

Gremlinz x Jesta - Holocron (DSCI4)

DJ Trace & Voyager - Sniper - Sonic & Silver VIP (DSCI4)

Step into a defining moment in techstep history.
Straight from the source — Trace on the decks with a live DJ set from Subtronix, recorded November 20th, 1999. No polish, no compromise — just heavy vibes, deep cuts, and the uncompromising sound of a scene in full flight.
🎧 Listen to the archived show on Rinse FM:
https://www.rinse.fm/episodes/trace-15-04-2025-2300/

Tracklist:
- 1. Ryme Tyme – Frogger – 1210
- 2. Bad Company – Sentient – BC
- 3. Dieselboy – The Descent (Decoder Remix) – Palm Pictures
- 4. Drum Kru – Rigmasher – Dub
- 5. Bad Company – Oxygen – BC
- 6. Ed Rush & Optical – Socom
- 7. Maldini & DJ Fresh feat. Trace – Sneakers – BC
- 8. Bad Company – Brain-Scan – BC
- 9. Ray Keith – Something Out There (BC Remix) – Dread
- 10. Matrix – Six – Virus
- 11. Trace & Ryme Tyme – Move – DSCI4
- 12. Bad Company – 4 Days – BC
- 13. BC & Trace – Nitrous – BC
- 14. Trace – Sonar (Optical & Trace Remix) – Prototype
- 15. DJ Die – Drop Bear – V
- 16. DJ Reality – Cobra – Trouble On Vinyl
- 17. Bad Company – Splint (Unreleased)
- 18. Digital & Spirit – Crash
- 19. Ryme Tyme – T-Minus – Moving Shadow
- 20. Optical & Trace – Kridian – Virus
- 21. Transit – Machine Power – Pleroma Inc
- 22. DJ Ink & J.W. – Syndicate Zone – Architecture
- 23. Jonny L – Selecta – Piranha Records
- 24. Dred Bass – Morpheus – Back 2 Basics
- 25. Ryme Tyme & Optical – Shape Charge – 1210
- 26. Trace & Optical – Mercury Switch – Virus
- 27. Dred Bass – New Destiny (Part 2) – Back 2 Basics
- 28. Bad Company – Silicon Dawn – BC
- 29. E-Sassin – Malfunction – Sound Sphere
- 30. Jonny L – Change – Piranha Records
- 31. Bad Company – Forgotten – BC
- 32. Ed Rush & Optical – Crash – Virus
- 33. Bad Company – Beacon – BC
- 34. Matrix – Fallen (Remix) – Idioma
- 35. Bad Company – Deadside – BC
- 36. Bad Company – Skin Tag – Virus
- 37. Ryme Tyme – Judgement Day – Moving Shadow
- 38. Bad Company – Colonies – BC
- 39. Everything But The Girl – Blame (Grooverider Dub) – Virgin
- 40. Matrix – Airhead – Virus

TRACE - KOOL FM (15.04.25)

Ed Rush and  DJ Trace  Live on BBC Radio 1 (07.02.1997)

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