Nick Horne - Impulse

Nick Horne - Unleash

The last mix was a trip through our catalogue, now its time to show some of we play in our set at the moment, featuring a selection of styles, artists and labels from all over the Drum & Bass world and some new bits too...

Its been a fantastic year so thanks to all who have supported us since... 2014 is going to have plenty more to come...Virus!!! 

Tracklist:

01. Ed Rush & Optical - Watermelon (Virus)
02. Knife Party - LRAD (The Prototypes Bootleg Remix)(?)
03. Gridlok - Insecticide (Project51)
04. InsideInfo & Mefjus - Mythos VIP (Virus)
05. BSE - Brainfreeze (Neonlight Remix v1)(Blackout)
06. Ed Rush - Scarabs (Piranha Pool)
07. Gein - Hell (Audio remix)(Non Human)
08. InsideInfo - HoneyBee (Viper)
09. The Prototypes - Just Bounce (Nightlife)
10. Audio - Headroom VIP (Virus)
11. Metrik - Drift (Viper)
12. Teddy Killers & Jade feat. 2Shy MC - Blackout (Eatbrain)
13. Gridlok & Prolix - Revenge (Project TrendKill)
14. Ed Rush & Optical feat. Rymetyme - LongStay (Virus)
15. Cause4Concern - Peep Show (Audio remix)(Virus)
16. Metrik - Between Worlds VIP (Viper)  
17. State Of Mind & Black Sun Empire - Unconcious (Blackout)
18. Overdrive - Hamilton (RAM)
19. The Upbeats - Beyond Reality (Vision)
20. Optiv & BTK - Shredder (Virus)
21. Rudimental - Not Giving In (Ed Rush Remix)(Asylum)

15 Years of Virus Mix (Pt2) by Optical ☣

The Black Cat

ACID-88 is a vibrant and engaging track that channels the classic energy of 90's and 00's acid techno. Its structure is notably repetitive, featuring a pulsating rhythm that drives the track forward. The sound is dominated by the characteristic squelch of the Roland TB-303, creating melodic lines that are both hypnotic and energizing. This is a track that captures the essence of a night out in the rave era, with a rhythm that compels listeners to dance or at least nod their heads in time with the music.

Acid-88

Thumping through the veins of the night
Subterranean rhythm, hidden from the light
Bass pulsating deep, it's the underground sound
Moving through the shadows without a bound
Rippling waves, the bassline roars
Vibrations creep across the club floors
 
In the heart of the void, where whispers dwell
Beneath the surface, it's a cavernous swell
Synths scream and glide, a siren in the dark
The beat's a beast that leaves an eternal mark
Echos bouncing fast, as the tempo soar
Night's alive with the drum'n'bass core

The soundscape is layered with sharp, metallic synths that mimic the eerie scream of distant sirens, enhancing the track's subterranean feel. The bass is a force unto itself; deep and pulsating, it drives the track forward, resonating as if moving through expansive, shadowy caverns. The verses are delivered with a spoken intensity that matches the urgency of the backing track, painting vivid imagery of an underworld alive with rhythm and hidden from the light.

The crescendo builds as the tempo increases, with echoes that seem to bounce off imagined underground walls, creating a claustrophobic feeling of speed and intensity. It culminates in a chaotic harmony of sounds that embodies the "drum'n'bass core" of the night, leaving a resonating, eternal mark on the listener. This track is a testament to the power of industrial drum and bass to create a cinematic and immersive auditory environment.

Creep

inspired by the sound of hic-ups and nappy filling farts!

Baby Tones

Ruff Tones

I was signed to the legendary Shut Up & Dance label with this.
2 weeks after signing, they went bust (!) so it never got a full release.
20 years has flown by!

150 Volts - Hi, I'm Chucki (Wanna Play?) 1992

Big and much sampled (!) since its orig '91 release - Myself & Carl Cox updated it for '93.
Here's my remix.

Visa - Let Me See Ya Move (Stu Allan '93 Remix)

Capturing the raw essence of street life through urban photography, he brought hidden stories to life. His multimedia designs pushed boundaries, immersing us in mind-bending experiences.

🎼 Some of his mesmerizing tracks can still be found on SoundCloud, taking us on sonic journeys we'll never forget.

🌟 "Project-99" and "The Jump Out Project 2001" remain legendary among those who discovered his enigmatic allure. His fearless exploration of sound left a lasting impression on our hearts.

💫 As 2015 approached, "Baby Tones 2015" added another layer of intrigue, captivating us with elusive melodies and cryptic messages.

Acid-88

This is the sound of...

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