Optimism Remix

Smooth N Groove Records welcomes Nottingham, UK producer Dash back to the fold with his 'Get Busy' LP.

Known for his infectious, versatile production style, Dash has been making serious waves across the drum & bass scene, earning support from top-tier DJs and quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting rising producer talents in the game. With previous releases on Soul Deep and Default, plus a forthcoming collaboration with SNG regular Con-Figure, set for release in 2026.

The Dash 'Get Busy' LP delivers 8 expertly crafted cuts, arguably Dash’s strongest work to date. Packed with high-energy dancefloor pressure, stripped-back rollers, and subtle nods to 90s rave culture, the album highlights the full breadth of his sound while keeping things sharp, vibrant, and primed for the floor.

Out now and available exclusively from the Smooth N Groove Bandcamp. Locked and ready to drop across all online stores, December 29th.

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Dash - Herb (OUT NOW)

https://platinummars.bandcamp.com/track/age-aint-nothing-flip

Just dropped another flip.
Taking it back to the 90s by reworking an Aaliyah classic with jungle breaks.
This era shaped me, so it felt right to approach it with care.
Hope you enjoy this one — thanks as always for the support

https://platinummars.bandcamp.com/track/age-aint-nothing-flip

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AGE AIN'T NOTHING FLIP

Black Barrel starts off 2021 with his 'Cancelled EP' on his home legendary label Dispatch Recordings. This one is 'Dark Blocks'.

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Black Barrel - Dark Blocks [Premiere]

Creatures Comforts Intro 
Creatures & Joe Raygun - Gonzo Transmission 
Subtle Element - Shuffle City (Molecular Remix) 
---- Interlude —— 
Wingz - Lost Moments (Monroe Remix) 
Tephra & Arkoze - Instinct (Melysma Remix) 
Hadley - DUB 
Skylark - The Chase (Arkaik Remix)
Vowel - Melange 
Revan & Parallell Identities - My Reality 
Screamarts - Chase Me Around 
Zero T - Radical Step  
Redeyes - Untitled Soul 
Creatures - Without Ya 
HLZ - Mindstate (DUB WARS) 
Creatures & Rizzle - Chironix 
Wingz - Catalyst ft Visionobi 
Screamarts - Endless Journey 
Compiler - Break 
Philth & Wreckless - Scanner
Hadley (Dub) 

Mix Comp Winner - AVT 

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Creatures Comforts Podcast 002 (January)

The Netherlands based producer Yannons is making is debut on Transparent Audio. Killer beats on this collab with Kragar.

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Yannons - Thau (ft. Kragar)

Four Corners Music is releasing a VA with some of the freshest names in the scene. This one is 'Pressure' by Kidsonic.

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Kidsonic - Pressure

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Combining explosive, exponential growth with a hawk-like keen eye for A&R and on-trend content, Lyon-based drum & bass label Impact Music have made a seriously impressive mark as of late. Just one of a leading crop of French imprints, they've seen the likes of DMR, SLWDWN, Screamarts, Enta, Stokka, Vici, Division, Kidsonic and many more through their doors recently, thriving on a concentrated hotbed of diverse, multi-faceted talent. That high-key focus continues here, as they welcome Italian don AM:X to HMS Impact. Four main tracks all take on a different form than the last, all viciously put together with a touch of minimalist hedonism. Here, we've hosted the lead track 'Devil', a cut that delights in providing a blindingly dark ethos of 174 goodness.

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OTW Premiere: AM:X - Devil [Impact Music]

MRYVS back on duty with a super heavy track entitled 'Bad Dreams'. The EP will be out soon on Drum Army.

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MRYVS - Bad Dreams

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Off the back of releases on Korsakov and ByTheProducer's excellent 'COLLECTED:1' VA compilation, fast-rising Bristol star Tacktile supplies the latest release on Redacted Bristol's newly formed eponymous imprint. The exceedingly promising beatsmith nails that journey-like feel of explorative drum & bass here, taking his captivated audience on a storied marathon of flourishing depth, crisp, snappy percussion, and fluttering, meandering synthetics. It's comparable to floating around a lazy river on a lilo; relaxing, sundazed and effortlessly picturesque, this one's a real beaut.

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OTW Premiere: Tacktile - Alone In The Dark [Redacted]

Up next in the mix series we have @dj_obsidian for an hour special. One half of @incurzionaudio ,Obsidian holds the Director of Strategy role and has a huge impact on the success of the flourishing label. This mix is jammed with Incurzion Audio dubs, quick mixing and a selections exploring all aspects of DNB. 

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MIX SERIES 2 | No 006 | OBSIDIAN

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