'Pre-Release edition' 
Extra bonus tracks on the full album being released 01.09.25, Streaming on all platforms!

Gears & Rust is the story of a transformation — both sonically and spiritually. The debut album from Leeds-based producer and songwriter S.O.B.A starts in serenity and ends in fire, guiding listeners through a journey of clarity, conflict, and catharsis.

The first half breathes with liquid drum & bass textures, soft harmonies, mellow rap verses, and atmospheric storytelling. Tracks like “Old Pine Woods” and “Southern Moon” feel like morning mist and memory — warm, reflective, and rooted in nature and nostalgia. Here, the lyrics float between moments of love, recovery, and inner peace, woven through vinyl crackle, field recordings, and emotive melodies.

But as the album progresses, the tone shifts. “Babylon Tricks” signals a pivot: the drums hit harder, the message grows sharper, and S.O.B.A’s pen turns militant. From there, Gears & Rust descends into the rave — fusing jump-up chaos, dubstep growls, and layered wordplay that explores addiction, resistance, ambition, and rage. Tracks like “WorkRate” and “Melter Mode” are aggressive and raw — rave weapons with hidden messages coded in rhyme, distorted basslines, and second-drop switch-ups designed to shock and awaken.

By the time the title track “Gears & Rust” lands, the contrast is clear: this album isn’t just about sound — it’s about survival. The gears keep turning, even when the body feels rusted. The soul fights on, even when scarred.

From dusk-lit riversides to smoke-filled basements, Gears & Rust is a sonic diary of a man rebuilding himself — one beat, one bar, one breath at a time.




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🖤 OUT NOW: “Only Way” ft. Thomas Zane & Emily Felay 🌧️🎶
A powerful liquid DNB anthem from DJ J Instinct | A message of survival, choice, and hope

“Only Way” is one of the most personal and emotionally charged tracks I’ve ever released. Featuring the heartfelt vocals of Thomas Zane and Emily Felay, this liquid drum & bass anthem tells the story of a couple I met many moons ago—two people who had been through unimaginable pain. Childhood abuse, broken relationships, financial hardship… they felt like they had nothing left. They wanted to leave this world together.

But through that moment, and through many others in my life, I’ve seen how powerful connection can be. I’ve met friends who were on the edge, and I’ve helped them find their way back. This track is for them—and for anyone who’s ever felt like there’s no way forward.

🎶 With deep rolling basslines, haunting melodies, and vocals that cut straight to the soul, “Only Way” is a reminder that life is always worth living. We all make choices—some shaped by pain, some by circumstance—but the future is ours to shape. No matter how dark it gets, there’s always light ahead.

💭 Mental health doesn’t care how strong you are. It can take over quietly, relentlessly. But you are not alone. If you’re ever in a place where you feel like you don’t want to be here anymore—please talk to someone. Reach out to someone who cares. And if you feel like no one’s listening, reach out to me. I’ve been through it all. I’m still here. And I’ll never stop fighting for the life I want.

Dj J Instinct - Only Way Feat. Thomas Zane & Emily Felay

Embers of Tomorrow takes Luminor’s most personal story — haunted by an absent mother, an alcoholic father, and the weight of time — and transforms it into a dark trance/dubstep anthem. Built on emotional vocals, cinematic tension, and massive drops, the track turns despair into fire and legacy. It’s pain you can dance to, a song of ghosts and survival where children’s light carries through the night.

Embers of Tomorrow

Shadows fall. Faces fade. Echoes remain.

Silhouettes is the next chapter in the Luminor sound — dark, emotional, and heavy.
Deep bass, haunting atmospheres, and human themes of struggle, connection, and resilience drive this track forward.

🔊 Turn it loud.
❤️ Like, repost, and share if it hits you.
🌑 Luminor is only just beginning.

Silhouettes

Whispers

Snapshot of Tomorrow

Remember Me

Fast Lane Nights - Steve Bell

If I Follow You Home(Trance)

No Where Fast

The Revolution Event

Instinct Music – DnB & Trance inspired by the legendary Helter Skelter(Happy Hardcore) days and a lifelong love of electronic soundscapes. From high-energy drum & bass to smooth RnB, hip-hop, cinematic soundtracks, and original instrumentals, everything here is written and produced by me, featuring long-time collaborators.

After a Crohn’s diagnosis sidelined me from work, I finally had time to release years of unreleased music. Now streaming on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, iTunes & more – just search Instinctjay or Instinctmusic. Expect remixes, mashups, and unique blends – I’m still learning, but always evolving.

🎧 Follow for fresh beats, smooth rhythms, and raw energy.

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Dj J Instinct - Only Way Feat. Thomas Zane & Emily Felay

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