This selection is what I personally consider the pinnacle of DnB music. If your track is not listed here it doesn't necessarily mean it is not good. The problem is, there's too much awesome DnB music out there and I had to make choices. In the back of my mind, I also wanted lesser known artists and labels to be recognized. Also check out my other DnB (Reference/Master Class)playlists. Chances are high that your track is listed in one of those ;) Side note:  I wouldn't be exaggerating if I would say I have scanned through aprox. 10.000 DnB tracks just to come up with these 8 Reference Class playlists ! I hope you will enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed making them :) Keep on smiling and keep on moving always !

DnB Reference Class Pt 6 aka The Killing Blow

Limited Marbled 12" in Artwork Sleeve and Digital out now ▷ https://samurai.lnk.to/RATS

“After more than 25 years of active absorption of Drum and Bass music, the pandemic finally scrambled my daily life and cellular imprint enough to clear a path for a solo musical contribution.

Many people that were around in the mid/late ’90s are still living off the charge that the unbridled innovation those few years gave us all. RATS is built on this energy.

RATS is a distillation, refinement, and reconstruction of definitive elements and combinations that have become signals for authenticity in my experiences with the genre and continue to be the backbone of the foundations of this music.

RATS tunes were designed as integral parts of my DJ sets to replace the tunes from the late 90s / early 2000s that I have worn out, but retain their effectiveness with updated production strengths. So far these have worked for me, now it’s time for you to test these and see if I succeeded.

RATS is a love letter to the genre that has come to define my life for a quarter-century.”

🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀

https://www.instagram.com/preshasamurai/

RATS

Presha - Mainliner [SMDE23]

Taken from the Torn debut LP for Samurai Music - Borderline [SMDELP08]

3xLP/Digital - https://samurai.lnk.to/smdelp08

Pre-order from https://samuraimusic.bandcamp.com/ and https://voidvinyl.eu/ and get 'The Fear' instantly with purchase.

Moscow based Ivan Karasev aka Torn inked his Samurai affiliation in 2017 with his first-ever solo vinyl release on Shiro, a sub-label for highlighting new artists. 

In the 5 years that have passed since this release, the Torn name has progressed into a widescreen sonic project leaving an indelible mark not only on DnB but also reaching into the outer edges of the underground Techno scene. 

As well as his monster debut EP (Internal - SMDE10) on the main Samurai label in 2018, Torn became one of the few artists to garner a release on Homemade Weapons' imprint Weaponry in 2019, a year which also saw him release an EP of Grey Area style Techno on Horo and a collab EP in the same style with Sam KDC and Korse as Vermisst, also on Horo. 

Since these releases, Torn has teamed up with fellow Russian artist Roho for an EP of percussive floor shakers in 2021 on Samurai Music (Fatum - SMDE19) and several self-released projects direct to his growing base of devoted Torn heads. In the background, the last few years Ivan has been diligently refining and experimenting with constructions for his debut LP for the Samurai Music label.

Borderline fulfils the promise of Ivans musical ascendancy in our sub-scene netherworld between DnB and Techno. Gut-punch kicks entwine with dense atmospheric layers, gnawing mid-riffs, and impeccably honed percussive propulsion. The cake is iced meticulously with guest collabs from Samurai Music top tier affiliates Homemade Weapons, Last Life, label head Presha and a tempo switch up to close the LP with the help of dungeon master Sam KDC and close cohort Korse.

Borderline plants a confident, empowered, flag on the electronic music landscape with Torn's name on it.


01. Dislocations 
02. Borderline
03. Bushido
04. Boxcutter (with Homemade Weapons)
05. Hyperborea
06. Fireball (with Presha)
07. Unbridled (with Last Life)
08. The Beckoning
09. Dallol 
10. The Fear
11. Automaton Clock
12. Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse)

https://soundcloud.com/torn170
https://www.instagram.com/van_torn/

Borderline

Torn - The Beckoning [SMDELP08]

Taken from the Torn debut LP for Samurai Music - Borderline [SMDELP08]

3xLP/Digital - https://samurai.lnk.to/smdelp08

Moscow based Ivan Karasev aka Torn inked his Samurai affiliation in 2017 with his first-ever solo vinyl release on Shiro, a sub-label for highlighting new artists. 

In the 5 years that have passed since this release, the Torn name has progressed into a widescreen sonic project leaving an indelible mark not only on DnB but also reaching into the outer edges of the underground Techno scene. 

As well as his monster debut EP (Internal - SMDE10) on the main Samurai label in 2018, Torn became one of the few artists to garner a release on Homemade Weapons' imprint Weaponry in 2019, a year which also saw him release an EP of Grey Area style Techno on Horo and a collab EP in the same style with Sam KDC and Korse as Vermisst, also on Horo. 

Since these releases, Torn has teamed up with fellow Russian artist Roho for an EP of percussive floor shakers in 2021 on Samurai Music (Fatum - SMDE19) and several self-released projects direct to his growing base of devoted Torn heads. In the background, the last few years Ivan has been diligently refining and experimenting with constructions for his debut LP for the Samurai Music label.

Borderline fulfils the promise of Ivans musical ascendancy in our sub-scene netherworld between DnB and Techno. Gut-punch kicks entwine with dense atmospheric layers, gnawing mid-riffs, and impeccably honed percussive propulsion. The cake is iced meticulously with guest collabs from Samurai Music top tier affiliates Homemade Weapons, Last Life, label head Presha and a tempo switch up to close the LP with the help of dungeon master Sam KDC and close cohort Korse.

Borderline plants a confident, empowered, flag on the electronic music landscape with Torn's name on it.


01. Dislocations 
02. Borderline
03. Bushido
04. Boxcutter (with Homemade Weapons)
05. Hyperborea
06. Fireball (with Presha)
07. Unbridled (with Last Life)
08. The Beckoning
09. Dallol 
10. The Fear
11. Automaton Clock
12. Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse)

https://soundcloud.com/torn170
https://www.instagram.com/van_torn/
https://www.facebook.com/samkdc
https://www.instagram.com/korse_music/

Torn - Onibi (with Sam KDC & Korse) [SMDELP08]

Buy or steam 'Love Letters EP' here: https://logistics.ffm.to/loveletters.pbt

Hospital Records heavyweight and all-round drum & bass champion Logistics is back with a fresh six-track EP that’s home to an array of sonic selections. Following his most recent EP series and remixes with the likes of salute, Fred V and DRS & Dynamite, his latest ‘Love Letters’ EP sees him delve back into the classic Hospital Records sound that he is so widely loved for, with a 2022 twist.

EP title-track ‘Love Letters’ brings out Logistics’ soulful side as lo-fi inspired chimes and a new-wave R&B style vocal cut entices you into a world of soothing sonics, juxtaposed by an electrifyingly resonant bassline.

‘Vega’ injects pure euphoria as the classic sounds of Logistics step up to the forefront. Rolling drums, organ-style synths and uplifting vocals see the decades of Logistics’ experience effortlessly translate into yet another drum & bass anthem.

‘Continuation’ steps down in tempo, with skippy drum beats, and a solemn feel throughout. Further showcasing his versatile taste and production style, this is everything you’d expect and more from a 130 BPM Logistics cut.

Sincere liquid drum & bass ballad ‘Secret Satellite’ (feat. Zoë Phillips), opens with emotive pianos and heartfelt vocal toplines which pave their way towards splashy amens and a beautifully crafted bassline. This is Logistics at his finest...

‘Nightingale’ (feat. Frank H Carter III) sees another switch up in style with half-time drum patterns and clear influence from the realms of electronica and techno. Expect elevating vocals and warming bass glides as Logistics continues to musically leave no stone unturned.

Stepping the pace back up for the final track of the EP, ‘Pleasure’ is a certified dancefloor damager home to drums packed with punch, throbbing bass hits and addictive synth lines. Taking you down an avenue into the more classic sounds of Logistics with a new age twist, this one is something special.

Without a doubt one of the most prolific artists within drum & bass, Logistics is the name behind dance music anthems such as ‘Together’, ‘Waveforms’, ‘Wanderlust’, and ‘Transporter’ to name a few. He’s received endless support from airwave tastemakers including Annie Mac, Rene LaVice and Mary Anne Hobbs. Since signing exclusively to Hospital Records in 2004, the development of his sound and style has been a journey encompassed by drum & bass lovers worldwide as he continues to elevate himself into a league of legendary status.


Follow Logistics:

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Follow Frank H Carter III:

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https://www.instagram.com/songboy3/
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http://www.mixcloud.com/hospitalrecords/

Love Letters

Nightingale (feat. Frank H Carter III)

Out Now!

Logistics - Nightingale (feat. Frank H Carter III)

Taken from the Mako LP 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖 [SMDELP09]

Released on 2x12"+1x10" (Marbled or Black)

Available now from Bandcamp - https://makosm.bandcamp.com/album/death-of-a-romantic

and Void Vinyl (Germany) - https://voidvinyl.eu/products/mako-death-of-a-romantic

🖤⚔️🔊☠️

As we welcome Stephen Redmore aka Mako back to the label, it’s important to note that Death of a Romantic is not only the debut LP for Mako on Samurai Music, but it also puts Mako in a solo category, a historic first - the only artist to ever release an artist LP on both Metalheadz and Samurai Music.

Death of a Romantic aptly captures Mako’s ability to span different corners of Drum and Bass’ musical palette - a talent cultivated by a musical approach informed by full absorption in the history of this music as a building block, plus a dedication to perfecting the science of breaking down the essential elements needed to make any construction approach at this tempo achieve maximum efficacy.

Followers of Mako’s music have no doubt taken note of this versatile approach to writing music and his gifted ability with breaks and sub-bass. For Death Of A Romantic, a considered approach to strip the music back more in line with the Samurai Music sound was taken but the album retains the Mako flavour - deft, subtle hooks, beds of sub and ethereal ambience, pinned down by total rhythmic potency.

Highlights are many, but the first tunes that were written for the LP embody perfectly the musical environment Mako built specifically for this LP - ‘The Both Of Us’ with its sinister intro and tear out conclusion, and ‘Raisuma’ - a call and response rhythm that is almost dub-like in feel with peaks that pack a hefty punch.

Makos's signature lead hooks appear, albeit tempered, to compliment the build reduction on tracks like ‘Falter’ and LP closer ‘We Can Love All’ - both are clear cases of this interpolation of Makos's own breadth of style, pointedly refined to slot into the LPs sound and utilising space to increase their power.

The Death of a Romantic song titles all carry a consistent message, one that Mako puts to use in his own life and interactions with other humans, and one we could all benefit from reflecting on at this time - life brings us joy and pain and much more in between, but if we live with compassion and humility, we can truly love all.

Tracklist:

01. Empathy Dub
02. Even Treasured Memories Fade
03. The Both of Us
04. False Promise
05. Falter
06. Cold Hands
07. Raisuma
08. Grieve
09. The Choice is Yours
10. We Can Love All

https://www.instagram.com/utopia_music_mako/

Death of a Romantic

Death Of A Romantic

Mako - Cold Hands [SMDELP09]

Night Drive has arrived ✨
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Gone (External Subway Remix)

Bert H & EastColors - Gone (External Subway Remix)

Buy/stream: https://fanlink.to/VPR266

The Australian DnB scene is on fire right now with acts like Ekko & Sidetrack, Blaine Stranger, V O E and Solomon France (FKA SØL) all regularly tearing down the dance and producing flames in the studio. What’s more all of these awe-inspiring artists are proudly flying the flag for Viper Recordings.To further showcase their talents we are pulling together the Aus team to all feature on the ‘Wizards Of Aus EP’

The second release in the series comes courtesy of rising star Solomon France, the artist formerly known as SØL. Solomon France took the decision to change his stage name to his actual name because it felt more personal to him, and with a name as suave as Solomon France who could blame him. His previous killer tracks including ‘Need You’ and “Let it out” have set some seriously high expectations, and we’re hugely excited to show you what’s next. 

His ‘Wizards Of Aus’ release ‘Peace Of Mind’ proves he’s got that magic touch and features the vocal talents of fellow countryman Oli Scott. The track starts with smooth, soothing piano waves and Oli’s soft, heartfelt croon before hitting with a sudden energy ready to get any party started. A perpetual forward-moving drum pattern lays the foundation of the track, which is layered with bright sci-fi synths and a warm melodic bassline.

Buy/stream: https://fanlink.to/VPR266

Solomon France - Peace Of Mind ft. Oli Scott [VPR266]

Liquicity Festival finally returns ✨ Celebrate this occasion with the first festival album. 40(!) tracks from the artists that'll be performing at Liquicity Festival 2022 🔥

Get it here: https://liquicity.com/releases/liquicity-festival-2022/
Festival info: https://festival.liquicity.com/

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Liquicity Festival 2022

Projections (feat. Logicstics & Becca Jane Grey)

BCee - Projections (feat. Logicstics & Becca Jane Grey)

@rami-abadir serves  club music alchemy on his new album for @svbkvlt, splicing jungle, dancehall, Jersey Club and footwork with Arabic instrumentation and Maqsoum rhythms

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-abadir-irreversible

Mutate

Premiere: ABADIR ‘Irreversible’

Buy/stream: https://fanlink.to/VPR279

North Base have collaborated once again with Chords for an epic, vibrant slammer, although it’s this time through imprint Viper Recordings. Featuring the stepping bass rhythms of Chords, and the driving energy which has become a characteristic of North Base’s, ‘Paradigm’ is your entree, with Ewan Sim also lending his vocals into the mix to create the perfect single to draw festival season to a close.

North Base have made their presence felt both within their hometown of Manchester, as well as further afield, meanwhile London based Chords has been a resounding figure underneath the RAM Records stamp. Likewise, the renowned Russian Dima Pulsar is just as identifiable, and with North Base presents the jumping bassline and resounding horns of ‘Jagged Edge’. Together they merge their eclectic styles and present their first selection together with Viper Recordings, a label which has spent eighteen years in the game, held strong by figurehead Futurebound.

Buy/stream: https://fanlink.to/VPR279

Jagged Edge

Murdock - Come Together (Too Late For 98’ Mix)

Buy/stream: https://fanlink.to/VPR295 

Formerly known as SOL, Solomon France has been making waves in the drum & bass world since signing to Viper with his unique brand of “surf DnB”. Following on from recent singles “Let You Down” and “In The Darkness”, both serving as a first taste of the EP, Viper are proud to present the debut EP of one of the scene’s most talented newcomers: “Locals Only”.

Featuring five original tracks, Solomon France further cements his position in the scene as one to watch with this release. The first track, “Fall” featuring Moon Jelly, is the perfect first taste of what to expect from the EP. Upbeat and bubbly with an acoustic edge, Moon Jelly’s vocals add a magical touch to the track’s intro, painting a serene scene before exploding into a colourful and futuristic drop.

Up next, “Blame” sees Solomon France team up with Alec Primavera once again (the two previously worked together on “I’ll Be Ready”, “So Far Away”, and “I’ll Never Change”) for a soulful second track. Gentle vocals glide over glimmering melodies, creating a comforting space from start to finish.

The third track is a collaboration with Konkai (the artist formerly known as Bustre) - a tantalising take on the darker side of drum & bass. Delivering the same mystical charm present in all of Solomon France’s production, together with Konkai’s technical prowess, the end result certainly is a “Wake Up” call to anyone who may have been sleeping on these two. Gritty yet still with a euphoric energy throughout, “Wake Up” is a memorable addition to the Viper catalogue.

WIth three brand new tracks sitting alongside previous singles “Let You Down” and “In The Darkness”, Solomon France has delivered a seriously well-round debut EP - “Locals Only” is sure to be the first of many milestones in the budding producer’s career. Keep an eye out for more from Solomon France, only on Viper!

Buy/stream: https://fanlink.to/VPR295

Solomon France - Blame (feat. Alec Primavera) [VPR295]

Project 531.

TRC2 drops his first full EP on Codename: RCRDS with a stunning selection of deep rollers perfectly showcasing this rising talent with a defiantly unique sound pitching towards darker edges.

The EP opens with 'Basement', where crisp breaks and gully baselines combine with ominous atmospheres and synth riffs for a dark introspective roller. Things continue with the haunting techy dreamstate of 'Marvel At What Could Have Been', full of stabbing synths and rumbling basslines, before title track 'Assembly Code' moves towards more rolling drumfunk stylings. The EP closes with techstep 'Rapid Adaptation', where initially darker elements give way to lush pianos and driving synths.

Links:
https://cygnusmusic.link/xeqzyke
https://codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/assembly-code-ep

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TRC2-Basement

How Could You / Love Like This

Love Like This (feat. Champion)

BEFORE EDM THERE WAS EBM 😉

I am breathing electronic music since late 70s and that's over 45 years now. From Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Yazoo, Alphaville, Men without Hats, Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps, Front 242, Anne Clark, Camouflage, Gary Numan, OMD, Apopytygma Berzerk and even the Commodore 64 demo & break dance scene to more contemporary Electronic music artists, I witnessed the evolution of Electronic music, which basically means I am an old fart and consider myself an authority in this music genre 😵 Currently I listen DnB almost exclusively. But I do not like to restrict myself at all, enjoying flavors like Electronica, Trance, Psytrance, Tech House, Dubstep, Deep House, Future Pop, Trap, Techno, UK Bass and of course EBM/Industrial as well.

What you will find in my likes and playlists is the top of the crop in Electronic Music, I will  absolutely not list any bullshit. A track I have not listed might be just that: Bullshit, just mediocre or an artistic gem which I haven't discovered yet.

Welcome to the Galaxy of Dreams! 
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