After five years of planning, writing, and refining their sound, London-based production duo Kolectiv are set to release their long-awaited debut drum & bass album, Circadian Rhythms.

The project began in the aftermath of the pandemic, when the pair started setting aside tracks that captured the spirit of a night out at a drum & bass event. Their vision was clear: to create an album that reflects the variety, energy, and progression of a rave – from the first beats that pull you into the closing sounds that carry you home.

“Going out to drum & bass nights, you’d hear so many different flavours across six or seven hours. We wanted the album to follow that same arc – like a circadian rhythm, a natural flow of time, but in this case the cycle of a rave,” Kolectiv explain.

To achieve this, the duo placed a strong emphasis on originality and sound design. Most of the album was built from scratch using their own recorded samples, crafted through sessions with keys, drums, and guitars, and only dipping into external sources when absolutely necessary. Vocal collaborations from PAV4N, Hijak MC, Illmatika and Kerry Donnelly add unique flavour to the project, while carefully placed interludes tie the project together as a complete listening experience.

“This isn’t just a collection of tracks. We wanted it to be a journey – a cradle-to-grave kind of experience – with highs, lows, and moments to breathe.”

The title Circadian Rhythms captures that intention perfectly: an audio diary of a night spent immersed in drum & bass culture, told through Kolectiv’s trademark blend of technical precision and emotional depth.

The project also coincided with a complete studio overhaul, giving Kolectiv a fresh environment to finalize and mix down the record with a renewed sense of clarity and focus.

With Circadian Rhythms, Kolectiv deliver more than an album – they present a story, an atmosphere, and a tribute to the music and culture that shaped them.

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ORIGINAL TUNE by Skender Makota (Da Balkanimal)
I've always been into good drumbie or jungle, house music is where I live, but I like to travel outside as well, visit the neighbors so to speak, and make some drumnbass, ambient, techno or whatever. This versatility is one major bonus electronic music production allows us to do, and in my opinion one of the major reasons why I love making and living in the sounds of good electronic music in my productions. 
While I also fully enjoy jazz music and playing jazz piano, transcribing tracks by Bill Evans, Munk, Parker, Corea and many other legends, my mindset is in the study and mind expanding mode, as jazz theory in my opinion is one of the most interesting enigmas for a musician to get into "resolving", as it is really a gift that keeps on giving... but once I get my Moogs up and running, those lights and leds start turning on in my head as well, and I switch to pure enjoyment of making more electronic music, often incorporating what I learned while jazz studying, I guess ;)
You could say that I see ALL music as one big family, which often gets into quarrels with each other, but are always there for each other when, and if the shit hits da fan.

As one of my great teachers at Berklee in Boston '99 said: "It's just Music, maan".


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Ho ho ho, merry Christmas!

This one has been in the making for quite some time now.
It is with enormous pride that we present to you, "Reflection".

23 free tracks ranging from tribalesque half time, dark steppers and smooth rollers.
We tried to cover the entire deep end spectrum of our beloved drum & bass genre with a diverse selection of artists to ensure "Reflection" will hold something to everyone's liking.

2018 has been a rollercoaster year for us at Strictly Deep DNB and it has been a year of growth and knowledge that we will take with us into 2019 as we set to keep it rolling with some great forthcoming music, we want to thank you for all the support you have given us!

Big shout out to all the artists involved!

You know the drill, click the "Free Download" button on each individual track to unlock your download and support the artists.

Happy holidays, enjoy.

Reflection

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Opening the Incurzion Audio release schedule for 2020 is newcomer Septon with his incredible 'Sonar EP'! Starting the decade very strong, this release is nothing but deep, dark, and dangerous tunes from start to finish - a 4 track EP showcasing unrivaled production quality with a palpable atmosphere throughout.

The title track "Sonar" is a hard-hitting minimal masterpiece - it's prominent and major sound design element elicits real character and depth, whilst it's cleverly matched and perfectly paced drums drive the track forward and give it the energy it deserves. The full EP is a deep drum and bass lover's dream as each track has its own unique blend of deep flavours, whilst maintaining a professional and unwavering level of production quality.

We are truly honored and very excited to finally release Septon's latest work, Sonar EP!

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This is Blood Moon, my track taken from 'A Sign Of Relief', the upcoming LP from Sine Audio.

Bandcamp exclusive from 17th Apr. Everywhere else from 24th Apr.
If you would like to donate any money, you can do this by simply purchasing the release from Bandcamp here: https://sineaudio.bandcamp.com/album/a-sine-of-relief-music-for-those-in-need

A SINE OF RELIEF
Music for those in need

The ever-evolving situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic has undeniably caused high levels of uncertainty and apprehension across the globe, with the music industry being just one of many that has been hit hard by the crisis. We therefore wanted to do our bit to help.

‘A SINE of Relief’ is a compilation on our recently launched SINE Audio imprint that comprises of a broad selection of drum and bass from both new and established artists. We want to show how music can act as a sign of relief in otherwise rocky times, whilst also raising money for those that need it. Any proceeds from the album will be split between the two charities mentioned below, as well as any of the contributing artists that have lost income due to the situation.

Our charities: The NHS has been put under enormous strain at the moment, with staff and volunteers around the country working extreme hours to compensate for this, ultimately putting themselves at risk to help the most vulnerable. It therefore goes without question that we wanted to raise money for NHS Charities Together.

Additionally, with an array of mental health issues already affecting such a significant number of people, it is no surprise that the pandemic is having a worsening effect on this. Thankfully, we are living in times that people are learning to open up about these issues without stigma, something that can often be seen within the music industry itself. It was therefore important for us to include Mind as our second charity.

A thank you:

We’d like to give a huge thank you to all the below artists and creatives that have contributed to this compilation.

Arkoze, Charlie B, Creatures, Danny Bragg, Fanatics, Height Mastering, Imprint, Kelayx, Kin:etic, Koax, Kusp, Loma, Mark Dinimal, OB, Objectiv, Polarized, Qua Rush, Revan, Simple Technique, Solace, Solsan, Soulful Nature, Subtle Element, Trex, Villem, Waeys, Wingz, Wreckelss and Yatuza.

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Solsan - Blood Moon (A Sine Of Relief LP - Sine Audio)

To bring the EP to a close, may we present the title track, 'Unease'. Starting off with a light patter of percussion, it doesn't take long for this track to take you in at the deep end with an assortment of eroded mid basses and a sub heavy enough to rock any rig. A bright synth flows throughout the track, carrying you from section to section creating that unsettling feeling to match the title.
If you’d like to give Aleksandar a follow to keep up to date with what he’s up to, then links to his socials can be found below!

Bandcamp Link: https://offlicenserecords.bandcamp.com/album/unease-ep
Buy Link: http://smartlinks.cygnusmusic.net/l/5056412722974/5f92b0ad634f0f6cd72d5891
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/P_OX9AUhF8k

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Email: offlicense.records@gmail.com

Arxiva - Unease (Original Mix) [OLR006]

An OG member of Noxious Records and no stranger to the catalogue, Duksta joins us for his first full release; a collaborative two-part project that perfectly expresses his contrasting style.

Joined by Titan, 'Programmer' explores the darker minimal flavours of Drum & Bass; deep and swelling basslines drive the track, accompanied by ethereal stabs and FX with a melodic undertone that embodies the two producer's styles.

Much like Duksta's sound, the B-side is a lovely juxtaposition to the former. Centred around beautiful vocals from Ian Holmes, 'Breathe' is an uplifting number that brings live instruments and warm bass together to create this melodious anthem.

Duksta - Programmer / Breathe is coming on 26.01.21 as a @juno-download exclusive (worldwide release 09.02.21)

Social media:
Duksta: 
@duksta031
https://www.facebook.com/TheDuksta

Ian Holmes: 
@itsianholmes
https://www.itsianholmes.com/
https://www.facebook.com/itsianholmes
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Noxious Records:
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Programmer / Breathe

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