Loving the break, the mood, the execution. Big ups Overlook!

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It’s been nearly seven years since Nuage’s highly-acclaimed ‘Prints of You’ LP on Translation and he’s back with an extremely personal long-playing release — ‘Double Mind,’ a 63-minute live performance written and perfected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. What originally started as a series of sketches from jam sessions, blossomed into an evocative sonic journey of builds, peaks, and valleys that showcase Nuage's depth and maturity as a musician who has been honing his craft for over a decade in a variety of scenes. Unconstrained by genre or tempo, Nuage effortlessly traverses electronica, deep house, breakbeat, and jungle to deliver one of his most ambitious and experimental works to date.

’Double Mind’ was written specifically with cassette in mind as the ultimate format, so that it could be experienced as a cohesive body of work because the sum is greater than its parts. Inspired by artists like Tycho, Orbital, and The Future Sound of London (FSOL), Nuage creates a warm and nostalgic atmosphere, sampling, re-sampling, and mashing up a variety sound sources in his signature style, including Balkan folks songs and the legendary Soviet-era Polivoks synth. The release also features two special collaborations with Bop (Microfunk Music, Hospital) on the epilogue as the shape of things to come from their new collaboration together as Shirax.

Messes

Decided to record a new mix. One take, off the cuff. Shouts to all the artists featured. No track list.

VEGA - Off The Cuff Mix (May25")

Pessimist & Vega Karim Mass - 02 July 2025

In drum & bass, few labels are as universally respected as @31recordings. Reflecting the open-minded, forward-thinking approach of its founder, @docscott31, the imprint and its iconic logo have become a stamp of quality, delivering untold classic cuts, and consistently championing the artists and sounds of tomorrow. 

Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Ben Hindle spoke to Scott to learn its story. Read the full interview here: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-31-recordings-doc-scott

The Sound Of: 31 Recordings, mixed by Doc Scott

Seven and a half exhilarating hours from one of modern club's sharpest.

Tim Reaper's mammoth entry for RA.1000 is all about range. You thought the Future Retro London boss was just a jungle and hardcore head? Think again.

The mix's infinite-scroll tracklist (the longest we've ever published in full!) includes a who's who of top-rate producers, from A Guy Called Gerald and Cari Lekebusch to Batu, Mia Koden and the one and only Shackleton.

Opening with weighty grime and ending on head-spinning drum & bass, the mix journeys through US club, wobbly dubstep, classic techno and, of course, many shades of jungle. Rather than go the easy route, the Londoner approached the assignment with the curiosity, integrity and vulnerability of fellow shapeshifters like dBridge, Calibre and ASC.

"The idea was to represent other styles of electronic music that I've been a bit self-conscious about openly expressing my interest in," he told RA.

RA.1000 isn't just another side of Tim Reaper's artistry: thankfully for us, it feels like only the beginning.

@tim-reaper

Find the interview and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/1012. Listen to all RA.1000 mixes, as well as the complete history of the RA Podcast, at https://1000.ra.co

RA.1000 Tim Reaper

DROOGS017 makes its return with a 12" courtesy of Quartz in the form of a razor-sharp two-tracker, showcasing his trademark precision and stripped-back engineering.

The A-side, “Duplicity,” is a masterclass in minimalism cold, skeletal, and immersive, driven by tight basslines and subtle rhythmic shifts. Quartz proves that less truly can hit harder.

On the flip, “Black Prism” a collaboration with Overlook dives into raw ’90s techstep territory. Choppy breaks and haunting stabs build relentless pressure before giving way to a surprisingly blissful finale.

Quartz continues to cement his reputation as one of drum & bass’s most distinctive modern voices.

Preorder

DROOGS017 : Quartz - A. Duplicity / Quartz & Overlook AA. Black Prism

Outer Heaven Sound launches with its debut release, delivering a heavyweight statement of intent from Coventry’s Outer Heaven.

The A-side “Badboy Sound”, channels the roots of jungle through militant breaks and bass pressure - a stripped-back roller built strictly for the system.

On the flip, “Droideka” takes a darker turn: a minimal, shadowy and atmospheric cut, it balances the raw energy of the A-side with a hypnotic, brooding weight.

All tracks written & produced by P.Zivanic

Preorder Vinyl now:

Bandcamp: https://outerheavensound.bandcamp.com/album/ohs001-badboy-sound-droideka

Juno: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/outer-heaven-badboy-sound-droideka-vinyl/1114208-01/

Redeye: https://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/187596-ohs-001-outer-heaven

Vinyl/Digital full release 26th January 2026

OHS001 - OUTER HEAVEN - BADBOY SOUND/DROIDEKA

Ahead of the release his powerful debut album for @Metalheadz in December, Welsh drum & bass wizard @quartz serves up 70 minutes of unreleased material from himself and peers for the Recognise mix series, and speaks to Ben Hindle about his meticulous artistic approach.

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-093-quartz

Recognise 093: Quartz

Pessimist & Vega with Tim Reaper (Future Retro) - 22 October 2025

VEGA is a founding member of the acclaimed drum & bass collective Ruffhouse and the driving force behind UVB-76 Music/DROOGS. Known for his uncompromising sound and deep, atmospheric productions, VEGA has carved out a reputation as a key figure in the darker, more experimental edges of drum & bass. Through UVB-76 Music, he curates cutting-edge releases that blur genre boundaries while maintaining a raw, forward-thinking aesthetic, cementing his role as both an innovator and tastemaker within the underground scene. 

Recorded in a single take, this mix blends heavy hitters from the UVB-76 Music camp with timeless drum & bass classics. It captures the raw energy and deep atmosphere that define VEGA’s sound, a perfect snapshot of what you can expect when he takes control of the club.

No Tracklist on this one.

https://www.instagram.com/vega_uvb76music_/?hl=en

https://soundcloud.com/ruffhouse
https://soundcloud.com/uvb76music
https://uvb-76music.bandcamp.com/

zharkofarc presents VEGA

ANINA 31.10.25 (UMOTB001 LAUNCH PARTY)

Available now to pre order 
Released (14.10.16 tbc).
UVB76-004

http://www.samuraimusicgroup.com/products/nights-into-dreams-scarlett-vinyl
https://uvb-76music.bandcamp.com/album/uvb76-004

Overlook - Scarlett (UVB76 - 004)

Andy Skopes graces the first MethXX release of the year, and leaves us lost for words with this beautifully arranged, atmospheric number. Get it here: https://metalheadz.lnk.to/Speechless

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Speechless EP

Andy Skopes - Heroin Wash (ft. Coerce)

Seba & Robert Manos - said and done

Buy or stream 'Dream On' here: https://www.BopxSubwave.lnk.to/DreamOnso

Esteemed Russian D+B producers Bop x Subwave are back with the second release under their new collaborative project. The four-track ‘Dream On’ EP is a perfect encapsulation of the pair’s style, seamlessly infusing their sounds to create a unique and refreshing project whereby the duo have once again tested the boundaries of D+B moving into the realms of garage and lo-fi jungle.

Kicking off the EP is ‘Higher Dimension’, a synthwave-infused D+B number with a dark twist. Dreamlike vocals drenched in reverb combined with nostalgic synths and an unforgiving bassline set the listener up for what’s to come. The minimal yet soulful ‘Escape From U’ follows, bringing crisp percussion and melancholic vibes to this sublime stepper.

‘Lo-Fi Romance’ leads the way for the second half of the EP. Airy pads and bare-bone breaks lay the foundations for this simple yet sophisticated liquid roller. Switching up the vibe yet staying true to the distinct Bop x Subwave sound, ‘Haze’ rounds off the EP, taking things down to 130BPM territory. A clear homage to the sounds of the UK underground with garage-influenced drums and a hard hitting sub.

After the success of their debut EP ‘Love & Other Drugs’ including a number 1 track in the Beatport Garage chart, appraisal from key electronic music publications such as DJ Mag and Resident Advisor as well as radio support across BBC Radio 1, Rinse FM and Reprezent, it’s set to be a huge year for the duo project.


Follow Bop x Subwave:

http://www.facebook.com/bopxsubwave/
http://www.twitter.com/bopxsubwave
https://facebook.com/iambop
https://soundcloud.com/bop
https://facebook.com/subwavemusic
https://soundcloud.com/subwave


Follow Hospital Records:

http://www.hospitalrecords.com
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https://www.soundcloud.com/hospitalrecords
http://www.mixcloud.com/hospitalrecords/

Out Now!

Bop x Subwave - Higher Dimension

UVB-76 / The Stone Tapes / DROOGS / Osiris Music / L.I.E.S Records / Cylon / Blackest Ever Black / 31 Records  / Narratives Music / Rupture


Overlook, considered for a long time as one of Drum & Bass’ rising stars now sits at the genre’s top table having walked the path, earning recognition and veneration. A staple of the UVB-76 Music camp, his debut album ‘Smoke Signals’ confirmed his potential, widely acknowledged as one of the best releases of 2017.
 
Overlook’s music pays homage to great Drum & Bass tradition while viewing the genre through a futurist lens. Now making significant inroads into Techno & Ambient music, Overlook makes no secret of his influences from the world of film and art, drawing heavily on the suspense, tension and restraint of the medium. A consummate producer and highly credible remixer Overlook isn’t bound by the numbing limitation of genre.

Bookings - mirrorsaudio@hotmail.co.uk

Overlook - Scarlett (UVB76 - 004)

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