#26 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

Prominent Austrian drum and bass producers Akov and IAMDOOMED will be names known to many, creating waves throughout the scene with their razor-sharp production and high-energy output for many years. Akov cites Octane & DLRs Method in the Madness as the album that got him into drum and bass, so it is a pleasure to present his debut Dispatch Recordings release. Akov explores the deeper end of his influences across two-tracks, including a collaboration with IAMDOOMED, an artist who has been developing a unique sonic identity since moving away from his previous neuro roots. The epic atmospherics of Sabotage contrast with a huge, rolling bassline, creating an infectious groove that rides throughout. Catalyst packs huge kicks and tough snares for a hard-stepping trip through warping bass and filtered sonics.

AKOV, Iamdoomed

#67 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

For the next instalment of the Dispatch Limited series Kumarachi presents an EP written over several years, featuring his killer solo productions alongside collaborations with Ant TC1, NC-17, RMS, and Madrush MC. The Seek Emotion EP forms the first release on Dispatch with Kumarachi as the lead artist, fans of the label will be familiar with his previous work with NC-17 from the Most Violent Year LP series and their Dispatch Blueprints release. Kumarachi has been making waves for many years with solo releases on labels like Critical, Deep In The Jungle, Nuusic, Audio Addict, Delta9, Skankandbass and Drum & Bass Arena. Using a combination of software and analogue equipment to give his music that human touch, Kumarachi makes great use of external FX units and his analogue desk to add the warmth that runs throughout each of his productions. This varied EP delivers punchy drums and unavoidable funk throughout, giving each track that progressive depth and textured, rolling energy that encapsulates the Dispatch Limited sound.

Kumarachi, RMS, NC-17, Ant TC1, MadRush MC

#90 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

The Dispatch Blueprints series continues to celebrate the heritage sound of drum and bass, with two retro inspired cuts from the UKs new school - Trakker and Genic. As regular collaborators this exciting combination of artists who are known for their future thinking, technical productions packed with bags of funk, first appeared on Dispatch Recordings in 2023 with All That Matters. Not Be Cut Off is another killer collab, that matches deep rolling bass, with snarling acidic synths riding over tough stepping drums. Rich atmospherics blend through the vocal samples and upbeat bongos. Trakker delivers another deep cut for the solo Polyrhythms which pairs metallic reverb, snappy drum work with a monster bassline and risqué vocal cuts.

Genic, Trakker

#99 Feat. Staff Picks in Drum & Bass

The Last Of A Dying Breed EP series returns with Volume 2, seeing NC-17 & Philth continue their collaborative celebration of tech drum and bass. Following the well-received first edition of this series of EPs, Volume 2 provides more of the grit and funk that defined the classic era of drum and bass - something that both NC-17 and Philth champion throughout their DJ sets and studio output. Layered, rolling, progressive tracks that deliver huge dancefloor appeal, matched with the crisp, technical production that both artists are known for.

NC-17, Philth