Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere

Hybrid Minds

UK duo known for beautiful, atmospheric liquid drum and bass.

Camo & Krooked

Austrian drum and bass duo known for their high-energy, cinematic, and technically complex productions.

Etherwood

Hugh Hardie

goddard.

The chart-topping and 2024 Brit nominee producer blending DNB with lavish melodies and top-tier songwriting. 
 Blending DNB tempos with sumptuous electronic melodies and inescapable hooks reminiscent of names like Bonobo and Maribou State, Northamptonshire-based producer goddard. is Drum & Bass’ next superstar in the making. His collaboration with rising UK vocalist Venbee has already scaled the upper-echelons of the UK singles chart and racked up streams in the tens of millions, while he’s received support from key figures in the world of drum ‘n’ bass and beyond including Andy C, Sub Focus and Sigma. Growing up in the sleepy Midlands market town of Kettering, attending his first rave at the age of 16 set goddard. on the path to where he is today. Recognised at the 2022 Drum&Bass Awards as Best Newcomer, the year also saw his inescapable collaboration with Venbee, ‘Messy in Heaven’ awarded Bass Track of the Year at the Radio 1 Dance Awards after receiving heavy rotation on the station and peaking at number three in the UK singles chart. With a brand-new collaboration with UK neo-soul singer Greentea Peng, plus plans to launch his own sub-label within Atlantic Records, the future's looking bright. “I just want to keep creating the best music I possibly can and keep collaborating both with people within the d’n’b scene and outside of it too,” he explains. “I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we have coming next.”

LSB

From Mixmag 2015 If there's one drum 'n' bass producer you should get accustomed with this year, it's LSB. His productions are super smooth rollers and his deck selection's always on point. Just check 'The View' (featuring Tyler Daley's vocals) from DRS' recent album on Marcus Intalex's Soul:r label for proof. LSB produced it and the sumptuous piano keys and swift clap drums have become a mainstay in d'n'b sets in the last six months. He didn't just walk into contributing towards a hit, though. 2007 was his debut year - releasing 'The Eleventh Hour' on Deep Soul Music - before further releases on Swiss label Demand Records, Spearhead (home to liquid beauty 'Overthinking'), Integral Records with Technimatic collaboration 'Rotary Motion'/'Serendipity' and Hospital. "I certainly don't think of myself as anywhere near established," he says. "I've been releasing tunes since 2007, I didn't just come straight in and blow up with my early tunes. Because it's taken so long I'm not really aware of any status I hold." He might be modest about his status, but signing two releases to Intalex's label (after hooking up through a round of golf) within the space of 12 months doesn't come easy. Soul:r is where he's really upped a level, first with the bumpin' jazz of 'Leave' and secondly with the 'Fourfit EP 03', out on May 18, featuring the spine-tingling 'Walking Blues' and snappy 'Mist Of You'. Plus, there's tons to learn from someone who's been in the game for so long. "Marcus gets stuff arranged early and his ideas become tunes very early on. That was a bit alien to me but I've learnt to get into the headspace of writing tracks, not just sketching loops." There's plenty more to come this year, with another EP on Spearhead, remixes for Lenzman and Kove and a collaboration penned in with Etherwood. You won't be getting that debut LP anytime soon, though. "If it happens, it happens. I don't just want to bundle the next 12 tunes I write and say 'this is an album'. That's not an album for me, it's more a marketing exercise."

Monrroe

Bailey (UK)

Ama (UK)

Ama's passion has been to discover and appreciate good music (whatever the genre) and to share what she has found with others. Her sets purposely take listeners on a journey, spanning a mix of artists from around the world, including genres such as House, Disco, R&B, Techno and a sprinkle of African vibes as a nod to her heritage. Ama started her journey with the Sisu DJ collective and is currently with the Glasgow Underground label.

Blossom

Koherent

Since launching their creative partnership, Koherent has been a relentless force, seamlessly blending experimentalism with technical precision. Years of dedication have led to Koherent becoming a powerhouse of underground sounds and carving their niche within the genre. Following multiple releases with Shogun Audio, Koherent turned heads with their debut Overview Music EP "Bleep Test" in 2022. Released both digitally and on vinyl, these 4-tracks stand as a testament to their forward-thinking sonic talent, commitment to quality and ability to resonate with some of the scene's most influential figures. Events are where Luke and Josh translate studio experiments into electric experiences. The technical mixdown techniques that define Koherent's sound come alive in the club, creating a dancefloor atmosphere that captivates crowds and appreciates a solid soundsystem. Stay tuned for more as Koherent as they continue to prove their experimental drum & bass craft is not just a celebration of the past but a glimpse into the groundbreaking future of electronic music.

Zero T

Satl

Jolliffe

Solah

Yan (CZ)

Yan has been digging for deeper and dubby techno since 2014 and has become one of the finest djs of the scene along with his pal Alfred Czital, whom he often goes b2b with, delivering an expert selection of subtle grooves tied up in a tense ambient world. Asides from that, he co-founded the local party series and a record label Harmony and is a resident of the Yuggadus party at Ankali.