As the underground drum & bass label celebrates its 20th anniversary, @critical-music founder @kasra-critical records a breakneck mix of tracks from its catalogue, and chats to Jake Hirst about the imprint’s history and constant evolution

Interview: https://djmag.com/sound-critical-music-kasra

The Sound Of: Critical Music, mixed by Kasra

Trex at the controls for the second Bassic mix of the year. 

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Bassic Mix #36 - Trex

Representing for DLR's Sofa Sound Bristol, legend of Drum & Bass Zero T has brought out the big guns and laid down undoubtedly his heaviest studio mix to date.

This mix supports a collaboration between Sofa Sound Bristol x Minirigs, with a limited edition custom engraved Minirig 3 being released imminently.

Zero T for Sofa Sound - Minirig Mixtape

Welcome back to episode #34 of Sunday Sessions after a little summer break!

Gracing us with a guestmix this time is Brazilian based producer — L-Side — 🤍
Originally producing Hip-Hop he has by now for sure put his imprint on the Drum and Bass scene with big releases on labels such as V Recordings, Hospital Records, Spearhead and many more...

Get ready for this heat of a mix - it's a big one!

As always, we hope you enjoy!
S & A x

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Sunday Sessions #34 w/ L - Side

Dogger, Mindstate & T man @ Sun & Bass 2023 - Ambra Night

Dogger, Mindstate & T-Man Sun & Bass 2023 Ambra Night

Get ready for an energetic journey through the freshest drum & bass vibes! 🚀 Command Strange teams up with Deefa MC for this exclusive December 2024 Promo Mix, packed with heavyweight tunes, soulful rollers, and dancefloor bangers 🎶🔥

Turn it up and let the music take over!

Command Strange

COMMAND STRANGE & DEEFA MC - DECEMBER 2024 PROMO MIX

@Command_Strange | @VRECORDINGS

Video link:
https://youtu.be/gEUJpyVUQk8?si=tccllA2l-wS-FO6g

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Bio:
In 2017, Command Strange is one of Drum and Bass’ most exciting, unique artists. Now based in London UK, the producer also known as Alexey Fuifanov, has found himself on some of the scene’s most important labels; from Metalheadz, Good Looking Recordings and Hospital - all the way to the mighty V Recordings where he is now signed exclusively. And the reason? Simply put, Command Strange is one of the most versatile producers we have today.

Whatever the label, Command Strange seems to produce banger after banger, fusing his classic jungle, jump-up and soul inspirations into a musical and original whole. Deep into his craft, the Command Strange name has become a byword for guaranteed vibes and musicality.

So where did it begin? After trying his hand at jungle from the age of 7, it wasn’t long before a 16 year old Alexey had attracted the attention of the scene’s most influential tastemakers, with everyone from LTJ Bukem and DJ Marky to Friction, London Elektricity and JJ Frost giving the young producer the thumbs up.

Since then, Command Strange has gone from strength to strength - and that’s one of the reasons why he’s often in the studio with AI. The skillful partnership has proved to be like alchemy, with the guys releasing the huge vocal number ‘Won’t Say Goodbye’ featuring Mc Tali and solo single ‘Brand New Style’ featuring MC Fats on V Recordings - as well as the massive, rolling single with ‘Mad One’ and ‘Broken Grounds’ ft. Jamakabi on Goldie’s Metalheadz label.

In 2016, Command Strange signs to V Recordings, and it represents the ultimate fit for the Russian producer. Still one of the most respected labels in the game, V Recordings remains at the forefront of Drum & Bass, while staying true to its junglist beginnings - so it’s the perfect place for the all-encompassing style of Command Strange.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/commandstrangemusic
www.beatport.com/artist/command-strange/77975
www.discogs.com/artist/1412153-Command-Strange

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COMMAND STRANGE - Kompas Audio live stream November 2024

ALL WE CAN BE! [METALHEART]

Recorded in January 2025.

Tracklist:
Whychek - Opia ft. Rebecca Jo Roberts
Teknical - Presence of Mind
Zar - Moving ft. Whitt
Zero T - Smokescreen
Noppo - Awakening ft. Bazil MC
Genic - Piece Of Me
YAANO - Drained
Anile - Mirrors Image
Alix Perez - Bloomsbury
Edan - Removed
Archangel - Turning Point
Zar - Primavera
DA TU, Impression - Feelings ft. MC RVS
External Subway - Sorrow
Minos - Candid
Viator - Changes (Accelerated Remix)
Whychek - Chapters ft. Johnny Boyage
Aaron Payne - Deserving
Aaron Payne - In Your Feelings
Kind Fiction, Melinki, Luke Truth - Trying
Alix Perez - In Your Eyes
Sustance - Rumours ft. Ruby Letitia


Deep Liquid Drum & Bass Rollers #89

Frosty Settings... Taken from the CHAIN REACTIONS EP
Bandcamp - https://specdrumz.bandcamp.com/album/chain-reactions

Perma-Frost

FD & Dan Stezo - The North Quarter Beach Party - Live at SUNANDBASS 2019

Live @ SUNANDBASS 2019

FD & Dan Stezo - Live at SUNANDBASS 2019

Minirigs

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Born in the underground music scene, Minirig speakers emerge from the very soul of Bristol's soundsystem culture.

Picture late-night gatherings, early-morning sessions in parks, or simply chilling at a friend's house – it's from these electrifying moments that the Minirig movement was born. Now, the power to ignite a party rests in the palm of your hand!

This space is dedicated to sharing music that elevates your experiences during those unforgettable times with friends, or for those personal moments when you lose yourself in the rhythm.

So, crank up the tunes and let Minirig fuel your sonic journey. Enjoy!

Zero T for Sofa Sound - Minirig Mixtape

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