"The Underground" bursts onto the scene with melodic and bright lead sounds that immediately captivate. As the drums slowly fade in and begin to build, anticipation mounts until the track drops into a frenzy of electrifying guitars. 

Female vocals soar above the mix with emotive melodies, adding a layer of depth and soulfulness. In the background, male vocals shout with raw intensity, enhancing the track's energy and urgency.

The combination of dynamic drums, powerful guitars, and impassioned vocals creates a vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere, capturing the essence of underground music scenes with a blend of melodic beauty and raw emotion.

Dreadnought

The Underground

It is a serene and emotive track dedicated to my daughter, Karmann.

It begins with sweeping soundscapes that evoke a sense of tranquillity and introspection. As gentle percussion enters, a downtempo beat takes shape, setting a relaxed yet rhythmic atmosphere.

As the track progresses, the drums build into a fast-paced drum & bass pattern, but the serene sounds continue, juxtaposed by the rapid pace. Throughout the track, subtle piano melodies weave in, adding a layer of elegance and heartfelt emotion.

While guitars are a regular feature in my work, they are absent here, allowing the focus to remain on the lush electronic textures and evocative melodies, creating a poignant and contemplative listening experience.

“Orchid” is a heartfelt tribute, blending musical craftsmanship with personal sentiment in a beautiful and resonant composition.

Orchid

"Break" starts off with a more chilled-out, slower tempo, creating a relaxed and hypnotic vibe with its pumping, repeating bass sound. As the track progresses, it builds in intensity before dropping into a heavy, bass-filled explosion of sound. Lush synthesizers and processed guitars add to the dynamic shift, transforming the track into an electrifying experience. "Break" masterfully balances its initial calmness with a powerful, energetic finale, blending electronic, rock, and bass-driven elements into a captivating sonic journey.

Break

Free Download

Break (Radio Edit) - FREE DOWNLOAD

Immerse yourself in a fresh take on The Prodigy's classic "Everybody In The Place" with this dynamic drum & bass/breakbeat remix.

Copyright recordings, music and lyrics reproduced by kind permission of Take Me To The Hospital/Cooking Vinyl.

Everybody In The Place - the DustRoom Remix

The Prodigy - Everybody In The Place (the DustRoom Remix)

"From The Shadows" is a hard and heavy drum & bass track that plunges listeners into a world of sonic chaos. From the outset, the relentless drum patterns and aggressive basslines create an intense atmosphere that is both exhilarating and immersive. As the track progresses, an ominous voice echoes the words "From The Shadows," adding a haunting and mysterious layer to the music.

The fusion of powerful beats, deep bass, and atmospheric elements crafts a track that is both raw and electrifying. "From The Shadows" captures the essence of the drum & bass genre, delivering an unyielding energy that will have listeners hooked from the first drop to the last beat. Get ready to be drawn into the depths of sound, where the shadows come alive with pounding rhythms and haunting echoes.

From The Shadows

Dark Vibrations

Dark Vibrations - VIP Mix

"The Death of Santa Claus" opens with an ironic, almost ominous holiday tone - soft sleigh bells ring out in the distance, evoking a sense of nostalgia. A cinematic fanfare of triumphant Christmas trumpets swells, building an almost majestic atmosphere as if celebrating the arrival of the holiday season. But this peaceful introduction is short-lived. Suddenly, the bells warp and distort, and the fanfare crumbles into chaos.

Without warning, the track explodes into a relentless barrage of heavy, pounding drums and vicious basslines, symbolising the violent end of Christmas cheer. The low-end frequencies growl and shake the track’s core, while fractured, jagged synths slice through the mix like shards of broken ornaments. Aggressive breakbeats propel the track forward, pushing the listener through a sonic onslaught that’s as chaotic as it is cathartic. Dissonant, distorted holiday melodies surface briefly, only to be swallowed by waves of thunderous sub-bass and dark, frenetic energy.

As the track barrels toward its conclusion, the soundscape becomes more chaotic and fractured, like the final moments of a dying tradition. "The Death of Santa Claus" is an intense, darkly playful rollercoaster of sound, capturing the fall of Father Christmas with furious beats and bass-driven destruction.

It’s the perfect anti-Christmas soundtrack for those who’ve had enough of the usual festive cheer

The Death Of Santa Claus

"Missing You" is an emotionally resonant track that combines heavy basslines and pumping breakbeats to drive the rhythm forward.

Ethereal sounds swell and ebb, mirroring the complex emotions that come with longing for someone special.

The underlying melody occasionally stalls or skips a beat, embodying the heart’s moments of sadness and uncertainty.

Throughout the track, bright twinkling melodies echo, offering glimmers of hope amidst the sorrow.

While the weight of missing someone creates a profound sense of sadness, memories of laughter and smiles rise to the surface, intertwining with the heavier themes.

This track beautifully captures the bittersweet essence of love lost, encapsulating both the ache of absence and the warmth of cherished moments, inviting listeners to reflect on the complexity of longing and remembrance.

Missing You

Missing You - Extended Mix

"Trickstyle" is an adrenaline-fueled drum & bass track that captures the rush of futuristic racing and high-speed stunts.

Driven by powerful, rolling basslines and razor-sharp breakbeats, the track exudes energy and intensity from start to finish.


Futuristic synths glitch and swirl through the mix, evoking neon-lit cityscapes and fast-paced movement.

"Trickstyle" masterfully combines heavy percussion, intricate synth work, and moments of calm before plunging into its relentless, bass-heavy core, delivering a thrilling, immersive sonic experience.

Trickstyle

“Neon Fracture” pulses with relentless, dance-floor-ready energy, blending heavy, pounding sub-bass with glitchy, distorted textures.

A fast-paced, infectious melody rides through the track, balanced by metallic and elastic sounds that bounce and weave through each drop. With a hypnotic rhythm and a dark, futuristic edge, “Neon Fracture” channels an intense, almost cyberpunk atmosphere, pushing boundaries with layers of texture and sonic depth.

This track is both chaotic and precise, building tension while unleashing an unstoppable force on the dance floor - perfect for heavy drum & bass lovers looking for an electrifying journey.

Neon Fracture

Knightfall is a ferocious fusion of drum & bass and metalcore, tearing through the darkness with punishing breakbeats, snarling guitars, and cinematic synthwork. Inspired by the mythology of Batman and the bleak intensity of Gotham City, the track balances chaos and control—blending glitchy electronic textures with the raw aggression of distorted riffs. With every drop and build, Knightfall captures the relentless energy of a city on the edge and the brooding force of a lone vigilante fighting back against the night.

Knightfall

Live mix of one of my favourite tracks.

Original mix: https://soundcloud.com/thedustroom/outbreak

"Outbreak" is a high-energy drum & bass track that hits hard from the very first beat. The relentless rhythm and pulsating basslines drive the track forward, creating an electrifying atmosphere that will make you want to move. A robotic voice intermittently cuts through the intense soundscape, ominously declaring "Outbreak," adding a futuristic and edgy vibe. The fusion of pounding drums, deep bass, and mechanical vocal elements makes "Outbreak" a standout track that captures the raw energy and excitement of the drum & bass genre. Get ready to be swept away by the powerful beats and infectious energy of "Outbreak," a track that will have you dancing from start to finish.

Outbreak

Outbreak (Live)

Rewired

Bitcrush Rewired

This is the "Frank Version" of my track "Do You Believe in Time Travel?" - as this track draws from the film Donnie Darko, I thought I should include the words of Frank.

"Do You Believe in Time Travel?" draws deep inspiration from the cult classic Donnie Darko, exploring profound themes of love and the complexities of time.

The track opens with haunting piano melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and yearning, perfectly complementing the dark, gritty breakbeat that drives its pulse.

As the ethereal soundscape unfolds, a repeating synth echoes through the mix, creating a feeling of time stretching and distorting.

The poignant question, "Do you believe in time travel?" reverberates throughout, inviting listeners to ponder the mysteries of love and fate.

This thought-provoking track combines emotional depth with energetic rhythms, crafting an immersive experience that resonates with the heart and mind, capturing the essence of love's timeless nature.

Do You Believe In Time Travel

Do You Believe In Time Travel? (Frank Version)

Neurocrush Rewired

Breakcrush Rewired

Glitchcrush Rewired

The third instalment in the Vampire Cries series, “Velvet Ashes” drifts through the crumbling streets of Havana, where memory lingers like smoke and nothing stays dead for long. Driven by ghostly breakbeats and deep, mournful bass, the track tells the story of two vampire lovers lost in time - haunted by a past they can’t outrun. AI-generated spoken vocals unravel the narrative with quiet intensity, blending sensual decay and sorrow into a dreamlike descent. This is vampire mythology soaked in dust, chrome, and dusk - where every heartbeat echoes like a lost dance in the dark.

Lyrics (Written by Paul Massey):

Velvet ashes, smoke and flame
We had a past, not a name
Cherry red on rusted chrome
We burn, we bleed, we drive alone

Moonlight falls on broken stone
She moves like jazz, I move like bone
Laughter lingers in the heat
Cigars, decay, blood on the beat

We were dancers once, in heels and silk
Now just ghosts in black and milk
No more war, no need to run
But we don’t sleep, we chase the sun

She hums the tune the city forgot
Hair like smoke, her touch still hot
Eyes like Havana at midnight’s bend
We begin again, but we never end

Velvet ashes, Havana sighs
Old cars gleam where love still lies
In alley shadows, we kiss, we fade
Two dead hearts still misbehave

Rooftops crack, the radios moan
We slow-dance where we once atoned
Cuba sleeps, but we rewind
To the heat, the wine, the sharp decline

Crimson lips, a bite, a laugh
A lifetime lived in a photograph
Now we ride with mirrors blind
Hunting memory, killing time

She drapes her dress on the breeze like sin
Says, “Love, let’s burn this world again”
I smile and light the engine slow
Then drive where only vampires go

Velvet ashes, Havana sighs
Smoke curls up through bloodshot skies
A city still in love with flame
We live, we die, we feel the same

In every beat the past survives
In every step, our love revives
We are echoes, old goodbyes
Still dancing slow through vampire cries

She turns to me with eyes like flame
Says, “We never left — we just remain”
The streets remember, the city knows
Our names are written in the undertow

Velvet ashes, we remain
Carved in chrome, kissed by rain
Beneath the palm trees, red and gold
We are the fire no one can hold

Velvet ashes, love decays
Buried deep where silence stays
We kissed in blood, then turned to stone
This city’s heart is not our own

No footsteps now, just hollow sound
The city sleeps beneath the ground
Our names are dust, our love undone
Velvet ashes - and we are none

Vampire Cries: Velvet Ashes (Demo)

The fourth instalment in the Vampire Cries series transports the story to the neon-soaked streets of Shibuya, Tokyo. Driven by a fierce Drum & Bass rhythm and layered with haunting vocals, this track follows the two vampire lovers as they hunt through the crowds under the cover of night. Their bond, as forbidden as their dark work, pulses through the music - a blend of urgency, danger, and deep, undeniable connection. The atmosphere is electric and cinematic, capturing both the chaos of the city and the raw emotion between the two.

Lyrics (written by Paul Massey):

Neon bleeds, city pulse
Shadows twist - we feel the jolt
Fangs flash under crimson skies
Tokyo screams with vampire cries

Shibuya hunts, we move like fire
Lips like sin, hearts full of desire
Bloodlust beats in every vein
We rule this night - unchained, insane

She’s the spark, a razor queen
Wrapped in black and gasoline
Eyes like dusk, skin like flame
Say her name - it ends the same

Tokyo bloodlust, heat on skin
Dark romance, let the hunger in
In neon haze, we kiss and kill
Two souls burning - can’t sit still

Blades out, heels on steel
Kisses bite and shadows feel
Coven close, our rhythm grows
Drenched in red, the hunger shows

Lanterns hum, the city moans
Vampire love carved into stone
Cherry bloom and crimson rain
Tokyo’s ours - remember the name

She’s the spark, a razor queen
Wrapped in black and gasoline
Eyes like dusk, skin like flame
Say her name - it ends the same

Tokyo bloodlust, heat on skin
Dark romance, let the hunger in
In neon haze, we kiss and kill
Two souls burning - can’t sit still

She’s the spark, a razor queen
Wrapped in black and gasoline
Eyes like dusk, a slow burn pain
Call her close - you won’t remain

Tokyo bloodlust, thrill and sin
Danger sweet - let the dark begin
In neon haze, we blur the line
Two souls twisted - lost in time

Fangs deep, the beat won’t lie
We dance, we burn, we never die
This love, this curse, this dark refrain
Tokyo bloodlust - in your veins

Vampire Cries: Tokyo After Dark

Vampire Cries: Tokyo After Dark (Demo)

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This chilled liquid drum & bass track was created especially for me to use across social media during the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2025 – including the YouTube video and Instagram Reels I’ll be sharing from the day. It’s a laid-back blend of smooth drums, warm piano, guitar and horns, and mellow basslines, capturing the spirit of the ride and the cause behind it.

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Riding dapper. Riding for a reason.

DGR 2025

Stop The Rock

Available on the 31st May on DNB Archives Volume 1 from Top G Records

Lyrics (Preview):

Euphoria, pullin’ me down slow,
Caught in this wave, I’m lettin’ it go.
Bassline hit, feel it take control,
Feet off the ground, I’m losin’ my hold.

Driftin’ in waves, light in my mind,
Lost in this groove, leave it all behind.
Fallin’ through shadows, I’m feelin’ free,
Let the beat take the best of me.

DNB Archives Volume 1

Midnight Euphoria (Preview) - Top G Records

Written as a heartfelt tribute for Dave Day 2025, this liquid drum & bass track blends warm piano chords with a smooth, rolling breakbeat to capture the emotion of the ride and the spirit of remembrance. The atmosphere is reflective yet uplifting, with subtle textures and melodic layers that echo the camaraderie and love shared by riders across the country. Crafted with care and respect, it’s a chilled, soulful piece that honours the legacy of Dave Myers through music and memory.

Dave Day 2025

Echoes of ’94 (Demo)

Amber

Sessions - City Lights

Sessions - Train Tracks

Meadow

Dandelion

Bastards

Paul Massey, based in Sheffield, UK, is the creative force behind “the DustRoom,” a name synonymous with his diverse pursuits in music, motorcycles, and visual media.

Owner of 3studio, a prominent Sheffield film and TV studio, Paul has worked on post-production for various TV programmes and films. His musical journey began in 1994, experimenting with analogue gear and later DJing on the now defunct Freakin internet radio station.

In 2024, Paul revived his musical passion, drawing from pandemic jam sessions to create a fresh sound as “the DustRoom.” His music has been featured on over 2,500 playlists and has surpassed 125,000 streams on Spotify. His influence has attracted sponsorships from energy drink and clothing brands, recognising his impact in motorcycle, lifestyle, and music communities.

With over 20,000 Instagram followers, Paul continues to shape a legacy that blends music, film, and motorcycling.

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