As the underground drum & bass label celebrates its 20th anniversary, @critical-music founder @kasra-critical records a breakneck mix of tracks from its catalogue, and chats to Jake Hirst about the imprint’s history and constant evolution

Interview: https://djmag.com/sound-critical-music-kasra

The Sound Of: Critical Music, mixed by Kasra

The new episode features Benny L! Ready for massive heavy basslines? Enjoy Benny L on podcasting duties for our May podcast!
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SUNANDBASS Podcast #145 - Benny L

A true legend in the drum & bass scene and the visionary behind 31 Recordings graced our @love-for-low-frequencies label night with an unforgettable set. Known for his groundbreaking influence and unparalleled selection, @docscott31 delivered a timeless performance that left a lasting impact on the dancefloor at Chinastraat, Ghent.

Experience the raw energy of a DJ who shaped the sound of a generation. 

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➜25/09/24 : REWIND w/ Dub Head, MIDAS, Lavance, Atmospherix, Drumslave, Hiraeth, Avalon & Jabro Grow, MC Mush, MC Nice, MC 3xB
➜26/10/24 : Ready To Roll Presents : Truth Hertz w/ Ill Truth, Ed:it, Minor Forms, Zerozero, Dotdash, Malvo, Hiraeth, Drumslave, Bluejay, MC Mush

Doc Scott LIVE at Ready To Roll Presents: LFLF (21/06/2024)

Bryan Gee returns with the latest edition of the V Podcast, bringing another heavyweight selection of drum and bass to set the tone for 2025. This month’s episode is packed with deep rollers, dancefloor smashers, and soulful cuts from the likes of Shy FX, Break, L-Side, Alix Perez, and Need for Mirrors. Expect a blend of fresh talent and legendary names, with new heat from Sl8r, Crystal Clear, Level 2, and Zero T keeping the energy high.

For the guest mix, Need for Mirrors steps up with an exclusive selection of dub-heavy beats, unreleased gems, and his signature hypnotic sound. From deep, stripped-back rollers to heavyweight bass pressure, this mix is pure vibes from start to finish. Lock in and let the beats roll!

Stay connected with us on social media and subscribe to the V Podcast on your favourite platform to stay updated on all the latest episodes. 

01. L-Side and Lorna King - Unwind
02. JJ Frost and Hurrian and Lorna King - My Life
03. Sl8r, Slay, J Ken and Pablo - You'll Be Fine
04. Shy FX and Maverick Sabre - Risk It All
05. Command Strange and Luke Truth - Time Ain’t Waiting
06. DRS and Think Tonk - You’re the Toppa Top
07. MC Conrad and Makoto - Play Back
08. Riya and Melinki - Only Way We Know
09. Motiv - I’ve Always Known
10. DJ Craze - Pipeline
11. DJ Die - The Specialist
12. Numatik - Heavy Salad
13. Need for Mirrors - Water Bending
14. Alibi - Untitled
15. Alibi - Slap It Down
16. DLR - Counting the Pennies
17. Alix Perez and DLR - So Here It Is
18. Liam Bailey and Break - Gunshot Love (L-Side Remix)
19. Zero T - Get Back
20. Level 2 - Your Body VIP
21. Ryder Shafique, L-Side and Selecta J Man - We Ruff
22. Night Shift feat. Paris - Strong Mind
23. Big Youth, Dani and Hurrian - Natty Dread
24. Leviticus - Burial 2025
25. Level 2 - Untitled
26. Crystal Clear and Sweetpea - 10
27. DJ Krust - One Stop Mr Driver (Tim Reaper Remix)

**Need for Mirrors - In The Mix**

28. Need for Mirrors - Boogie Bomb
29. Singr - Untitled Dub
30. Need for Mirrors - Dalston Strut
31. Need for Mirrors - Troubadour
32. Cloud Lord - USB Abuse
33. Need for Mirrors - Aqua Lung
34. Need for Mirrors - Untitled Dub
35. Unknown Face and Need for Mirrors - Bit Grit
36. Need for Mirrors - Cuban Heel
37. Anile x Mindstate - Untitled Dub
38. Need for Mirrors - Pussy Hole VIP
39. Cloud Lord - Phase Control
40. Cloud Lord - Lobot
41. Wagz - Spellbound
42. J Kenzo - Kleeton Ranger
43. Anile x Mindstate - Untitled Dub
44. Need for Mirrors - Splash (Dazers Theme)
45. Need for Mirrors feat. Young Gho$t - Red Alert
46. Bigos - Paling
47. Serum - Cut and Shut (Need for Mirrors Remix)
48. Need for Mirrors - Water Bending
49. Need for Mirrors - Pickle Factory
50. Need for Mirrors - Lambo (Amen Mix)

V Podcast 163 - Hosted Bryan Gee feat. Need For Mirrors

A two and a half hour journey through the full back catalogue of one of my favourite record labels, Quarantine Recordings. Rollers in the fullest and original sense of the word from an artist roster any one would be proud of. Massive Big ups to Fierce... 

Bandcamp store now up and live - https://quarantinerecordings.bandcamp.com/

1. Foodchain - Fierce & Break
2. X Track - Silent Witness & Break
3. Users - Keaton & Nitrox
4. Euphoric - Fierce & Vicious Circle
5. Immaculate - Break & Hydro
6. Fiend - Fierce, Vicious Circle & Jubei
7. Galleon - Fierce, Break, DBridge & Nico
8. Inertia - Optiv
9. Going Clear - Fierce & Zero T
10. Innocence (Hive Remix) - Fierce & Fresh
11. Profile - Fierce, Zero T & Nico
12. Carrier - Fierce & Cause 4 Concern
13. Karma - Fierce & Outrage
14. Run Off - Break
15. Section VIP - Fierce & Vicious Circle
16. Surface Noise - Fierce & Optiv
17. Covert - Fierce & Outrage
18. Nightsiege - Cause 4 Concern
19. Scatter - Fierce & Zero T
20. Hooligan - Fierce & Break
21. Thick & Thin - Zero T
22. Authentic - Break
23. Splash Step - Break
24. Dreams of Delta - Mindgame
25. Waterboard - Optiv
26. Rehab - Ed Rush & Optical
27. Lowball - Zero T
28. Enigma (Calibre Remix) - Break
29. Twilight - DBridge & Fierce
30. Resonance - Fierce & Dom
31. Gaslight - Fierce & Zero T
32. Turncoat - Fierce & Zero T
33. Feedback - Fierce & Vicious Circle
34. See Through - Fierce & Zero T
35. Feedback - Vicious Circle
36. Skylark - Vicious Circle & Nocturnal
37. Condors - Fierce & Vicious Circle
38. Shipment - Break
39. Intrinsic - Fierce & Zero T
40. Bermuda - Fierce & Cause 4 Concern
41. Back - Fierce & Zero T
42. Nevermore - Fierce & DBridge
43. Bloodshed - S.P.Y
44. Circa - Optiv
45. Inhibitor - Fierce & Zero T
46. Fury - Fierce & S.P.Y
47. Always Something - Fierce & Zero T
48. Catch Off - Break
49. Off Day - Silent Witness
50. Spectre - Fierce & Vicious Circle
51. Keeper - Fierce & Survival
52. Dream Sequence - Break & Hydro
53. Myriad - Fierce & Survival
54. Kickback - Silent Witness & Break
55. Day One - Break
56. Sunshine - Fierce & Zero T
57. Hold It Now - Fierce & Break
58. Second Nature - Fierce & Zero T
59. Draw - Fierce, Break & Nico
60. Immaculate - Break & Hydro
61. Knife Point - Fierce, Break & Silent Witness
62. Clandestine - Fierce & Zero T
63. Exhale - Fierce & DBridge
64. In Limbo - Fierce & Break
65. Section - Fierce & Vicious Circle
66. Malady - Fierce & Zero T
67. Red Line - Fierce & Break
68. Carrier (Gridlock Remix) - Fierce & Cause 4 Concern
69. Borderline - Fierce & S.P.Y
70. Empire - Fierce, Break & Nico
71. Expose - Fierce & Zero T
72. No ID - Break & Survival
73. Prism - Fierce & Survival
74. Tyranny - Fierce & DBridge
75. Z Groove - Break
76. Innocence - Fierce & Fresh
77. Axis - Fierce & Zero T
78. Dimension - Survival
79. Enigma - Break
80. Diplodocus - Noisia

Remember The Roller - A Quarantine Retrospective

Bryan Gee returns with the latest V Podcast, delivering a fresh selection of drum and bass gems to kickstart the month. Featuring standout tracks from SL8R, Fox, Command Strange, Think Tonk Alibi, Paul T and Edward Oberon and mand more he showcases the full 360 from soulful melodies to deep, dirty rollers. 

The podcast also features a guest mix from Tim Reaper, following his recent collaboration with Krust—a remix of "One Stop Mr Driver" released jointly by V Recordings and Future Retro. Tim Reaper's mix is a journey through breakbeats and jungle influences, featuring tracks like "Shell Of A Man" with Settle Down, his remix of Basic Rhythm's "Gargantua," and collaborations with Kloke and Samurai Breaks. 

Stay connected with us on social media and subscribe to the V Podcast on your favorite platform to stay updated on all the latest episodes.

V Podcast 165 - Hosted Bryan Gee feat. Tim Reaper

Bryan Gee returns with another heavyweight instalment of the V Podcast, laying down over two hours of DandB pressure to kick off May in serious style. Expect upfront rollers, soulful cuts and soundsystem business from all corners of the scene, with fresh heat from the likes of L-Side, Sl8r and Fox, Carlito, Winslow, Paul T and Edward Oberon, and London Elektricity and Conrad Subs. It’s that full-spectrum V flavour – smooth and deep one minute, ruff and rugged the next.

This month’s episode also features a guest mix from none other than Command Strange, stepping up with a 27-track session of deep, bass-driven selections. Expect linkups with T.R.A.C. and Freddy B, plus serious artillery from Zero T, Enei, Creatures, Thematic and more. It’s a proper journey through murky textures, soulful licks and chest-rattling subs – no filler, just killer.

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1. L-Side, Gardna and Eva Lazarus – Move With Me
2. Sl8r and Fox – Holla Holla
3. Sl8r and Fox – Love What I Do
4. Carlito – Heart in Hands
5. Carlito – Ow Yeah
6. Carlito – Learn to Fly
7. Winslow and T.R.A.C. – Vibe Check
8. Winslow – Let Go
9. London Elektricity and Conrad Subs feat. Genesis Elijah – All on Top
10. Paul T and Ed Oberon – Move (Bcee Remix)
11. Paul T and Ed Oberon feat. Collette Warren – Untitled
12. Philth, Fingers and Ella Sopp – No One Like You
13. L-Side – Someone to Love You
14. Duoscience and Keylo – To Be Good
15. Command Strange and T.R.A.C. – Vastness
16. Riya and Crystal Clear – Overlook
17. Crystal Clear – Selector (feat. Bryan Gee)
18. Cork – Clearance (Crystal Clear Remix)
19. Manifest – Stone Love
20. Alibi – Big Bad Soundclash
21. Think Tonk and Alibi – Run Tonight
22. Alibi and L-Side – Take You Higher
23. Sl8r and Fox – Pull It Up
24. MC Dett and L-Side – Jah Creation
25. Big Youth and Hurian – Natty Dread
26. Sl8r, Slay, DRS and Jken – To the Moon
27. Level 2 – Come Selecta

--- Command Strange Guest Mix ---

28. Command Strange and T.R.A.C. – Loyalty
29. Creatures and Philth – What You Want
30. Command Strange and T.R.A.C. – Vastness
31. Sl8r, Slay, Jken and DRS – To the Moon
32. Creatures and ZeroZero – Everything We Do
33. Leniz – Revelation
34. Abstract – Multifunction
35. Thematic – Void
36. Molecular – Got Game
37. Untrue – Low Low
38. The Sauce and Logan – We Run Things
39. Enei and Envy – Death Sport
40. Zero T – Get Back
41. Level 2 and Inja – V Tingz
42. Melysma – Line In Up
43. A-Audio – Welcome On Board
44. Command Strange and Freddy B – Electric
45. Enei – First Puzzle
46. Molecular – Fair Warning
47. Thematic – Dirty Talker
48. Untrue – Dem Style
49. L-Side and Selecta J-Man feat. Rider Shafique – We Ruff
50. Enei and Envy – Badboi
51. L-Side and Selecta J-Man feat. Inja – Bad Boy
52. Command Strange – Acid Dust
53. Alibi and L-Side – Take You Higher
54. Archangel – Roses 

V Podcast 166 - Hosted Bryan Gee feat. Command Strange

New Zealand's talented Midnight Dubs makes his Codename: RCRDS debut with 'Generations EP'. This jazz, funk and hip hop inflected release opens with 'Improvise Wisely' where catchy vocal samples entwine with rolling breaks, brass and keys to stylishly open the release. 'Generations' moves in a deeper jazzier direction with steppier breaks and rolling bass evoking classic era atmospheric sounds. '

Love Divine' breaks delicate female vocals into the mix before it's sublime intro gives way to delicately edited drumwork, before 'Cloudbreak' works things further along it's jazzy path before we move onto closing track 'One More Forward' which rolls out into a an altogether darker bleep influence drumfunk rollout - perfect for the heads down dancefloors.

An excellent full debut release from an artist to watch.

Links:
https://codenamercrds.bandcamp.com/album/generations-ep
https://cygnusmusic.link/d6qay6x

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Midnight Dubs - Improvise Wisely

Available now as a free download on SoundCloud.  All I ask, is…if you enjoy the tracks, please follow me and repost if you can.  It would mean the world.  Thank you 🙏 

A powerful reimagining of “Rise and Fall” by The Bug feat Inge Copeland — cinematic strings and breakbeat tension colliding in motion.
From silence to surge, destruction to rebirth — the sound of everything collapsing and rebuilding.

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Fresh from being inducted into Drum&BassArena’s Hall of Fame, we welcome Randall to the Bassic mix series.

The man hardly needs an introduction but Randall is without doubt one of the scenes pioneers with over 25 years in the game and is still as relevant as ever. He’s closing off this year in fine style and enters 2017 with a packed schedule of high profile club shows and festivals. 

Randall’s contribution to the ever-growing catalogue of Bassic mixes epitomises exactly what he’s about, and once again cements his reputation as a DJ’s DJ.

For all bookings please contact alex@bassic.co
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Bassic Mix #21 - Randall

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V Podcast 166 - Hosted Bryan Gee feat. Command Strange

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