The Phase Records podcast hosted by Gifta.

Aiming to have real, thought provoking conversations with people in the Drum & Bass scene

Between The Beats: A Podcast by Phase Records DNB

A podcast on my label Phase Records DNB aiming to bring real, thought provoking conversations to the forefront of the scene

Between The Beats Podcast

In the seventh instalment of the 'Between the Beats' podcast series, I got the honour of chatting with the 1985 label manager, Amy Jayne.

Amy knows the drum and bass business world like the back of her hand. A graduate in photography who had a love for dubstep and drum and bass - she never imagined the career she would go on to have within the scene.

It's as if she has done it all, working for Hospital Records, Shogun Audio, now the label manager for 1985 and helping many artists set up their own labels and handle self-releases. She is the definition of a "Drum and Bass consultant" - her knowledge and experience of how the industry works is something that really shines bright.

This conversation between us is a story of hard work and teaches us that knowledge is power (as is the will to obtain it!) I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to interview Amy and hope you all enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking with her!

Enjoy,

Gabs x

Between the Beats EP 7. Amy Jayne (1985 Music)

In my 8th interview this year (mad)... I got to speak with the amazing Whisky Kicks. A wonderful full-circle moment for me, having been interviewed myself by Nicola earlier in the year for UKF's Label Spotlight series. Nicola is the editor of UKF, a freelance journalist, bass music enthusiast, a mother and still very much a raver at heart. 

Not only is she inspiring, but she is also fun, supportive of the scene, approachable, relatable and fiercely clever. A woman who stopped at nothing to be a trailblazer for others in the journalist sphere. 

We discuss the importance of building healthy relationships between artists and the press,  what makes someone worth shouting about and her journey from Croydon dubstep raver to editor at UKF. We dissect the feeling of imposter syndrome and why it can be a superpower when you're coming up in a highly competitive industry. And we talk very passionately about a mutual love of underground music (her kids lullaby music was Burial!)

Speaking to Whisky felt incredibly easy and comfortable, for me, this one feels really wholesome!

Enjoy!

Gabs 

Between the Beats EP 8. Whisky Kicks (UKF)

It’s our final podcast of 2024, and I’m incredibly honored to share my conversation with Pythius – one of the most influential figures in the Neurofunk scene. Hylke has witnessed firsthand the rise of drum and bass in the Netherlands, and his journey mirrors the growth of the genre itself.

What I especially love about this chat is how it almost transcends the format of a typical interview. At one point, I threw out my planned questions, and the conversation naturally evolved into a deep dive into his music, creative process, and personal story within drum and bass. From discovering the genre while just hanging out with friends in the park, discovering really intimate underground raves, to his time as a Blackout intern, and eventually scoring the Let It Roll festival – Pythius’s journey is truly captivating.

One of the highlights for me was learning about the Dutch drum and bass scene. As a UK native, it’s not often that we get to hear about how the scene developed in other countries. It was like a mini history lesson, covering the early days of iconic brands like Cheeky Monday and Liquicity.

I’m beyond grateful to Hylke for taking the time to speak with me and for being so open about his journey and his music. I really hope you all enjoy this one – it’s a special one to close out the year.

Gabs x

Between the Beats EP 9. Pythius

Well well well.. episode 10! Into the double figures for Between the Beats! Huge love to everyone who has supported the podcast so far and listened! In this episode I sit down with Trex.

Why do I love this chat between us so much? Honestly, Trex is just super chill. The more we spoke, the more I could really just feel the human element of our conversation. He's just a regular person, like all of us. What really shines through with him, which resonates with me super strongly... is how much this guy loves the music and how much Drum and Bass really has been THE THING in his life. As well as his family and raising his children.

Trust Audio, his view on remix's, his musical relationship with T>I, Patreon, keeping focused, being grateful... we go through it all in such a calm and casual tone. His mindset and his approach combined with a very evident love of the music and a huge respect for the long grind and getting the timing right... inspiring to be honest! (Not to mention its something we can all learn from as well!

Enjoy,

Gabs x

Between the Beats EP 10. Trex

Real treat in store for Episode 11 of Between the Beats (and my 10th interview…wooop!!)

Phil Fokus, or MC Fokus is the first MC I get to speak with on my podcast. This came about super organically when Phil hit me up saying he had been enjoying listening to some previous episodes. Other than being a huge fan of his music and how he narrates the underground.. I’ve held MC Fokus and his wisdom in high regard.

We speak in depth about self confidence, keeping the spirit healthy and happy and what does it mean to have true fulfilment both in ones music career, but in life as a whole. This is the sort of conversation that can really inspire and teach everyone, not just somebody within the music industry. I feel like we challenge each other to be self reflective and maybe even quite vulnerable in this conversation and I hope this encourages some of you to do the same within yourselves!

We went deep, yes, but we also discussed the state of Drum and Bass, the power of the Underground scene and the feeling of hunger that’s running through it at the moment. But we also talked about the fact it needs support and some ways in which that can be done. We discussed the many cycles of mindset and intention and how it affects your mental well being, and as a result, how you feel about your music and trajectory. My favourite part… is when we speak about the notion of ‘One Scene.’

AHHHH honestly, I really love this one! Big up Fokus – I needed that!

Gabs x


Between the Beats EP 11. MC Fokus

Phase Records DNB is an underground Drum and Bass record label based in London. Our residents artist are internationally based, representing talent from our home in the UK but also in Europe and New Zealand. Our sound as a label focuses on a hybrid inspired by dark and clever minimal, aggressive rollers and light, techy neuro. We call it Skatimal, our friends call it Vibes!

You can catch the crew on multiple, international takeovers at raves and festivals whilst continuing to champion the sound we believe in.

General Enquiries & Track Submissions: phasednbrecords@gmail.com

Founder & Director: Gabrielle Zanot - Beard @gifta_dnb

Resident Artists:

Gifta - @gifta_dnb
HEXA - @hexadnb
MIYAMORO - @miyamoro
Dapreme - @dapreme
Ekstatic- @ekstaticdnb
Xyde - @xydednb
Charis - @charisdnb
Kenna - @kenna1001
Soltra - @soltrauk
Ominous- @ominousdnb
Lucidik - @lucidity1996
R3IDY - @r3idy
Wilkz - @wilkzdnb
Artillery - @artillerywav


MC's / Vocalists:

Vispera - @visperastream
Zeph Miles: @zephmiles
Ekstatic
Boonie 
BIG G
Sabre