Invadhertz, the Rome-based drum and bass duo, are the latest guests on Sweet N Sour Invites.

Known for their deep, soulful sound and euphoric atmospheres, the pair have released on leading labels such as Shogun Audio, Flexout Audio, and Dispatch Recordings, earning support from the likes of Skankandbass and Drum&Bass Arena. With a signature style defined by rolling drums and rich sound design, Invadhertz continue to make waves across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Sweet N Sour Invites: Invadhertz

Smooth N Groove Welcomes M1te & Dialectic with their debut 'No One Loves You' EP. Hailing from Ukraine, both producers bring a refined and distinctive production style that fits seamlessly within the label's deep, soulful drum & bass identity.

Across four crafted tracks, M1te & Dialectic deliver deep atmospheric textures, lush melodies, and bassline grooves, all tied together with tasteful vocals. Their crisp, fluid, and imaginative drum work elevates each cut, showcasing a high level of detail and musical maturity.

An exciting new addition to the Smooth N Groove roster, M1te & Dialectic’s ‘No One Loves You’ EP is out now and available across all online stores.    

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Malaky's set from Contrary Motion on 15th August 2025. This event was in conjunction with Fight or Flight Recordings raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Malaky LIVE @ Contrary Motion - 15th August 2025

Orajin proudly announces its debut release, Moments EP, from emerging artist DaRuff. Serving as both DaRuff’s first outing with the imprint’s inaugural project, the EP pays homage to classic electronic foundations with an invigorating modern edge.

Moments EP delivers a powerful blend of hard-hitting drums and deep, resonant basslines, creating a soundscape that recalls the spirit of an earlier era. Across the project, DaRuff guides listeners through a series of immersive, thought-provoking journeys that capture both nostalgia and forward-looking energy.

Join us on this journey on 5 December.

Horizons - PREVIEW

Tracklist:

TRC2 - The Unveiling Intro
TRC2 - Dreamweaving
TRC2 & Larson Whiled - Warm Phase
Mineral - To Expand The Orbit
Mineral - Stab Request
TRC2 - Gravity Vault
TRC2 - Deepest State
Mineral - Universal
Mineral - Galactic Assault
TRC2 - Photon Ring
TRC2 - Skirting The Edge
Mineral - Partial
Mineral - Stars
TRC2 - Waking World
TRC2 - Modify The Flow
Mineral - Lost
Mineral - Invisible 5
TRC2 - Not Quite Nothing
Mineral - Adrenaline Levels
TRC2 - Boundless Reduction
Mineral - Negotiation 17
Mineral - Hyperspeed 

All tracks from Mineral available 7 November 2025 from Codename: RCRDS on Expand The Orbit
All tracks from TRC2 available 5 December 2025 from Codename: RCRDS on Gravity Vault.

The Codename: RCRDS Show on Jungletrain

TRACK: Racture VIP
ARTIST: Mauoq
LABEL: Mauoq Music  

General Release ▻ 26th November

Mauoq lands on his own imprint with a sharpened VIP of Racture. The mood stays dark and tense like the original, but the focus shifts as the synths are pared back and the drums take full control. It hits harder, driven by a relentless two step engine and the gritty texture of the original drum sounds. Heads down 170 built for the deep end.

PREMIERE: Mauoq - Racture VIP

Umbra - 20 November 2025

‣ Available here: quartz.bfan.link/interloper

Metalheadz and Quartz present Interloper, a body of work years in the making, and an unfiltered document of evolution, displacement and creative persistence. Originally sparked by an invitation from Goldie in 2018 to deliver multiple releases for the label, the album gradually took on its own identity, absorbing each stage of Quartz’s shifting environments and mindset.

There has always been something quietly disquieting about the music of Quartz, also known as Elliot Garvey. Not in a theatrical sense, but more like a fog that rolls in and never quite lifts. Interloper continues that tension: textured, brooding, and deeply precise. The record doesn’t announce itself; it unfolds slowly, rewarding close attention with meticulous detail and atmosphere.

Garvey’s path has always been unconventional. A Welsh producer uninterested in social media or self-promotion, he has carved out a singular presence within the underground. Respected by veterans and quietly championed by tastemakers, his work sits outside trend or scene. “I’ve always chased that looming tension,” he says. “Something that hits in a way you don’t quite expect.”

Unlike many concept-driven projects, Interloper emerged organically, over years of work alongside his other releases. “I realised I’d been holding onto this idea that albums needed a narrative,” Garvey explains. “Once I let that go, it became a diary, a reflection of refining my craft and finding the music I truly love.”

Sonically, the record resists easy classification. Distorted textures, intricate sound design, and subtle sampling weave through each track, balancing grit and clarity. Despite its variety, a single thread runs throughout: a tension that feels both ominous and euphoric. That restless curiosity defines the album, from the stark propulsion of Ganzfeld to the layered atmospherics of Skeng.

Growing up in Cardiff, far from London’s pirate radio hubs, Garvey developed in isolation, guided by instinct. Record shops were classrooms, and intuition was the only teacher. “I had to work out what hit me,” he recalls. “No tutorials, no shortcuts, just listening and learning.” That independence shaped a sound that is club-ready but unconstrained, detailed yet raw.

The title Interloper reflects Garvey’s position within the culture: present but never fully belonging. It is both an inside joke and a quiet statement, a nod to the artist who exists in the shadows, shaping the scene without demanding its spotlight.

In a world driven by visibility, Garvey’s silence is deliberate. He allows the music to speak for itself, building a reputation on substance over persona. “If I was going to make an impact, it had to be through the strength of the music,” he says.

Interloper stands as both culmination and continuation, intense without theatrics, brooding without ego, and deeply personal while remaining universal. It is a record that lingers, its impact growing long after the final note fades.

“Really, it’s just about doing the work,” Garvey says. “You show up, make something honest, and let it run.” In a landscape obsessed with immediacy, Interloper is quiet defiance, a record that doesn’t ask to be seen, only to be felt. 

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From Korea to Sydney 
From Germany to Vietnam
From Dubai to China 
From London to Oakland 
From my heart to your heart

Smooth N Groove Records is a Drum & Bass label dedicated to bringing atmospheric, funky, soulful, rolling vibez from the best in the scene to the ears of all listeners.

Based out of Washington, DC and Northampton, UK. Smooth N Groove Records launched in May 2016 opening with their first release, Jrumhand’s Beaches & Countryside.

Since its conception Smooth N Groove has established a respectable place within the scene with full support from their peers and an ever growing fan base. Over the years the imprint has released music from some of the scenes very best, from the likes of Toez, Furney, Madcap, Okee, Blade, Scott Allen, MsDoS, GreekBoy, Phaeny, Soul Connection, A.K.A, Conspire, Payback, Wyman, R-Vee, Passive, Muwookie, PLTX, InnaSelf, Braya, Viewer, Jay Dubz, Twintone, Bronski, Freebird, Woodtekr, Jrumhand, Soultec, Underdog, Poschek, Carter, Duoscience, Re-Adjust, Brederz, Chug, Phat Playaz, Subsid, Marcus Tee, A:D, Jazzinspired, Mukiyare, FX909, Soulectrix, Dave Owen, Scott Allen, Con-Figure, M-Church, A:D, Dash, Mystic Trip, Good Shepherd, Rafau Etamski, Dan Guidance, Treex, Dave Catalyst, Hobzee, Drum Force 1, Dramatic, DSP, Codex, Fishy, Dave Shichman, Al-Pack, Shifty, G-Reg, Fluid Form, LJ High, Lilac, Underdog, and more….

If you have a sound that you think would suit the label, please send all demos to Smooth N Groove Records including your contact details.

 sngrecs@gmail.com

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