Drum and Bass HQ is a series of Interviews & Mixes with the best in Jungle and Drum & Bass Artists, DJ's, Producers, MC's Promoters, Record Label Owners.

The Interviews with these "Drum and Bass Connections" are hosted by J Swif and will eventually form a book about the history and evolution of Jungle and Drum & Bass Music

No other producer packs a punch like AUDIO. From his tattooed drum & bass knuckles to his ruthlessly hard-hitting productions, Gareth Greenall embodies the spirit of D&B. Uncompromising, inherently underground and refusing to play games, the South London artist’s diligence, creativity and lack of complacency has inspired mass respect from every possible corner of the scene.

Four albums, countless 12”s and over 15 years deep into his limit-pushing adventures, Gareth continues to surge at the very forefront of the sound he’d first experienced as young Londoner tuning in to Colin Dale’s eminent Abstract Dance Kiss FM sermons. Instant jungle entrenchment: he hurled himself into the fray. Vinyls, Reason, illegal raves… The boy – whose mum brought him up on a strict diet of ABBA and Queen – grabbed any angle and any opportunity to get involved.
From ringing up and booking Ed Rush for a party above a pub in Croydon off the back of mobile number on a test press … To scoring a job as in-house studio engineer at legendary rave distributors Alphamagic where he studied the dark art of dynamics at a masters level: Audio wouldn’t – and still won’t – settle for anything less than full immersion.

His own production stripes stretch back to just after the turn of the century when he found himself at the helm of Resonant Evil. Demonstrating their power with a debut on the genre-defining Renegade Hardware, over the course of two years they scorched the repertoires of Moving Shadow, G2 and Outbreak. As Resonant Evil’s brutal bulletins wound down, Audio was winding up. Carving his own path with his own rules, he was soon snapped up by early neuro pioneers Tech Freak Recordings who gave him the opportunity to stretch himself creatively and broadcast his first long playing message. Audio’s debut album ‘To The Edge Of Reason’ showed the world he could cater for experiences beyond the dancefloor yet convey the same attitude and defiant dynamic he’d become synonymous with as a DJ and on 12”s. It was so well received; within a year he was signed by Ed Rush and Optical and for five years became an intrinsic member of the Virus family.

Audio’s work on Virus is where he really developed momentum. Already an established headliner across Europe, his productions and reputation became a global phenomenon, leading to tours in every territory. This reputation was compounded by albums such as ‘Genesis Device’ and ‘Soul Magnet’ which spawned the mighty ‘Headroom’. One of the most influential and successful tracks of its time, it knocked chart-topping EDM star Avicii off the Beatport top spot, dominating the chart for a total of 13 weeks and setting the foundation for his final Virus album ‘Force Of Nature’. Released in October 2013, it threw the scene completely off-guard… No other producer has conjured two albums of such strong-armed quality within less than a year. Just as his debut album had pricked the ears of Virus, ‘Force Of Nature’ attracted Andy C’s Ram Records.

Kindred spirits, Audio and Ram Records are a natural fit: both D&B lifers, both as emphatic and enthusiastic about the scene as they were at inception, both dedicated to pushing drum & bass to its furthest limits creatively and sonically, Audio’s decorated career has leveled up once more. To Gareth, though, it’s business as usual; still immersed in production science (now using the unique Studio One set up) and still just as buzzed about slapping a dancefloor into submission with deadly double drops as he was when he kicked off, Audio’s unique punch is harder than it’s ever been.

Drum and Bass Express was created on the 19th June 2011 by Tom Westwood. It was born from the inspiration of how music was being shared online through Facebook, YouTube and Soundcloud.
Tom found that a few pages on Facebook became a common place, and he could undoubtedly find old and new Jungle and Dnb that he'd loved since the early days of the scenes inception.
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This stirred Tom to want to run one of those places too, and he worked tirelessly with others to make DNBE the success it has become.
Through Soundcloud, Tom found a new outlet to compliment what the original page was doing. This was supported by a small group of quality DJ's which really kick started the success of DNBE on this media channel.
People in the scene were extremely helpful and Tom found himself gaining Exclusives from some of the biggest and best names: Teddy Killerz, Submatik, Zombie Cats, Mistanoize, Dieselboy, Maztek, Rregular to name a few.
DNBE is proud to support up and coming DJ's. In fact, some of those DJ's have had a great impact on DNBE by bringing so many great mixes to the fold. This, in turn has contributed to the growth of the Soundcloud vein. So, as it always has and by way of thanks, DNBE will always continue to represent them.
At the start of 2016, The DNBE Facebook page amassed well over 13'000 likes while its Soundcloud account is in excess of 25'000 followers and is growing everyday.
It's now time to push things even further.
DNBE realizes it has the perfect platform to start a new outlet for Jungle and DnB. Something unique among the vast galaxy of labels. They have enlisted one of the scenes existing and established producers as new partner to help bring this vision to life. The intention is to bring out regular releases that showcase the latest Jungle, Liquid, Dancefloor & Tech from well known names and shine a light on the latest talent.
DNBExpress is proud to present brand new label "The Express" - representing Jungle and Drum & bass in FULL.

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Jungle Cakes has become a cornerstone of the drum and bass and jungle music scenes. Known for its high-energy releases and distinctive sound, the label has consistently delivered chart-topping tracks that ignite dancefloors and captivate listeners worldwide.
Jungle Cakes is synonymous with vibrant, bass-heavy beats and infectious rhythms. Constantly pushing the boundaries of jungle and drum and bass, blending old-school vibes with modern production techniques. Tracks often feature a fusion of reggae, dub, and breakbeat influences, creating a unique and electrifying sound that stands out in the electronic music landscape.
At Jungle Cakes, we believe in the power of music to unite and inspire. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive community, both online and offline. Our fans are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can share their love for jungle and drum and bass music.
Welcome to the Jungle Cakes family – where the beats are always fresh, and the vibes are always high!

The creator of 'HIJINXX', Nia Archives champions the DIY spirit. She is a producer, singer, songwriter and visual artist. Nia Archives distinct aesthetic and versatile style is influenced by a mixture of genres such as Hip Hop, Soul, Drum and Bass, Jungle and House.

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