Interviews

Carasel MC is notorious for his lyrical style, positive attitude and sheer passion for drum & bass. Not content with hosting countless sets for d&b luminaries, and releasing an album of his own, he has launched his own label AFT (Ambush Family Tree) Records with long-time buddy Sinai. In light of the labels second release, the Reversion EP, we caught up with the man himself so see how it came together and what’s up next for the label and himself as an artist…

Wreckless not only has a unique touch when it comes to production, he’s also a unique personality: one of a kind. Rarely does the whole amalgum – personality, diligence and maverick spirit – shine through (without sounding like a Whitney crack anthem) so luminously when music’s discussed. He even gave us images to illustrate what went on in the Wreckless process – he teaches music you know – not least his collab with Deficit…

Artificial Intelligence are behind a special compilation, all about their imprint, Integral. And to celebrate, there’s a free download of ‘The Jam’ by Survival.

And Integral? Simply put: read on. If you don’t know Integral you’re gonna get hurt, and if you’re a little hazy on your ‘recent past’ history of D&B or have lapsed a bit… you’re gonna get hurt! ‘Rufusal’? Anyone?

The Upbeats talk about the raw power of the new ‘Rituals’ ep on Blackout.

Frederic Robinson speaks to us in depth about Vamping it up.

Digital goes in deep about ‘Shaka Zulu’, ‘Archive’ and tells us about the time ‘Deadline’ dropped a little TOO well…

M-Soul brings forth a stunning atmosphere in ‘Cobweb/The Grief’.

MC Fats: We Gotcha indeed! Artists talk in depth about the hot new compilation in honour of the one like no other.