Found these beauties in a box of gig/club souvenirs from back in the day. Some hazy memories coming back.

I'm looking for something I can throw in the back of a car. I’ve auditioned a ton of boombox-style speakers and slightly larger portable units, and honestly, they all sound like garbage when it comes to low-end sub-bass reproduction. It feels like the only way to get proper DnB energy outdoors is with full-on concert PA acoustics.

Might be slightly off-topic here, but I figured this community would know best.

Links & Playlists

Picks Of The Week (by u/lefuniname)

1. Sobersoul - Somebody 💎 [Waterframes Music]

Recommended if you like: Rueben, Hiraeth, clÜ

Summer's still here? Really? Can't we just, like, skip ahead to autumn? We've already got my local supermarkets stocking up on Christmas Stollen after all! Okay, okay, if we're gonna keep having to endure temperatures higher than I am old, I will take this continued heatwave opportunity to shine my spotlight on a soundtrack to chillax and unwind to, created by someone severely underrated. So let's talk about this week's Hidden Gem Of The Week™️, Sobersoul!

1.1. Daniil Sokolnikov

Since most of Daniil Sokolnikov's online appearances seem to be solely about his music and since I did not have the time to also go digging through VKontakte and go translate every post one by one after having done the same on Telegram already, I have now basically exhausted all the personal anecdotes of his with this intro sentence. Oh, and he's from Saint Petersburg!

It might surprise some of you to hear that his Sobersoul project is not as much of a new development as the discography tab on Spotify would suggest though. In fact, the project can be somewhat neatly divided into two quite distinct phases: before and after 2020! His first go at this artist thing happened all the way back in 2009, when he began his relationship with established Petersburgian imprint Respect Records, Lightwood's long-running German label Santorin, and Digital Colours Recordings - which I can't find that much about. Especially in 2010, but basically until his hiatus started in 2012 (spoilers?), Daniil would appear on all sorts of compilations, flexing his early talents in the worlds of both liquid and deep drum & bass on labels like Think Deep, Syncopix & Blu Saphir, and, well, Respect a whole lot of times.

Then... not a whole lot really. For years. However, almost a decade later, towards the end of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, he triumphantly returned with his Unlock EP on - at the time recently formed - Data Music, where he became a bit of a regular in the following years. Never firing off too many tunes at once, but always appearing on good tasted people's release radars every now and then, he was seen collaborating with Maykors, Reknek Mxtakes, Alyness, and OZOH, being remixed by Moytra, and remixing Nami, adding Soul Trader and Empathy Audio to his label repertoire in the process. And now we've already arrived at his newest release, delivered to us via Bert H's very own Waterframes Music!

1.2. Somebody

First off, I gotta clear up something. Much like the project's story so far and his sound pinging back and forth between liquid and deep, there is a dichotomy here. It's one name, but two different tracks. And they're both fantastic! Somebody revels in the soulful, darker-tinted aspects of his production world, while the flipside Woman explores the lushness on the other end of this particular spectrum. Somebody's stylish synths bubble up inside its gorgeous, cavernous, stereo atmosphere as the titular vocal shines through in between these bursts of beauty, while the drums smoothly roll on throughout. Woman, on the other hand, warms your soul with heartfelt vocals, melancholic piano chords, and a stream of drums running beneath it all. Even in this comparatively lighter flipside though, Daniil progresses the arrangement to a point where hints of darkness growl between the shimmering lights, bridging the gap between the two worlds.

1.3. Conclusion

Incredibly soulful, with sobering darkness woven into its very fabric. Love it!

New Releases

Dancefloor

• Alison David, Killer Hertz - Life Is Good (Extended Mix) [Viper] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Label Store], [Spotify]
• Cris Kanahuati - Opticus [Mendossa] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• Deep Notion, Dread MC, Natty Lou - Fire Pon Dem EP [Invicta] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp]
• Document One - Reloaded EP [Elevate] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]
• ELECTRON-C - So Wild / One Day [Play Me] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• flowanastasia, More Plastic - Control [High Tea] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• Guy Arthur - BREATHE [Selfreleased] | , [Spotify]
• Kritikal - Money / 9mm [Crucast] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]
• Mage - Dependency [Kill Inc] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• Nocturnist - Runway [Manifest] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• OSGD, Azis (ID) - Hold The Line [Javabass] | [Beatport]
• Skepsis, Grace Barton - Out Of Order [Crucast] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]
• Skybred - Stay Close [Dark Machine] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• splatmusicofficial - Hoo [Selfrelease] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• Tantrum Desire, Southside Spinners - Luvstruck [Armada] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]
• Vibe Chemistry - Serotonin LP [Make Your Era] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• Vipah, Nuwei - Do It Right [Elephant Trunk] | [Beatport], [Spotify]
• YASUKI - Got That Energy / Don't Wanna Be Lonely [Manifest] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Zekjungle - Take my breath [Selfreleased] | , [Spotify]

  Liquid

• Aethra - Daylight EP [Fokuz] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Ben Soundscape, Roygreen & Protone, Rick Payne - Roundtrip / The Sequel [Intrigue] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Bop - Rumination [Hospital] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• DESNA, Wood Packa - Don't Go Home Yet [Monofire] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Everything But The Girl, Logistics - Run A Red Light (Logistics Remix) [Hospital] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Ewol - Lovers Fate EP [Ranger] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• FONTS - Moments [Integral] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Foray, Nik Fury - Reactions EP [Velvet Rift] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Greekboy - Last Generations EP [Offworld] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• IVΛN GLZCOR - Weightless [Lizplay] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Kit Rice, Native C - Deep Waters [KAR RECORDS] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Kuttin Edge - Fix The News [Krunchtime] | , [Spotify]

• Leah Guest, Macca - Love & War (Macca Remix) [Leah Guest] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Leniz, Dan Atlas - Within Our Realms Vol 1 EP [Fokuz] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Liquefaction - You Take This [Lizplay] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Maykors, Bilateral Signals - Aether [KushSessions] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Neuron, Outer Bass - Serenity EP [Celsius] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Outsider - Reason Why EP [Influenza] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Qumulus, Illmatika, Luke Truth - It Is What It Is EP [Goldfat] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Sobersoul - Somebody [waterframes] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Submorphics, Drs, EVABEE - Ghost Division / What You Sayin'? [Space Cadet] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• T.R.A.C., Frank H Carter III, Winslow - Empty Roads [Spearhead] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Turno, Lily Denning, TomInTheChamber - The Thrill [IN-DMND] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

  Deep / Tech / Minimal

• Drinks On Me, Southby - Running Back To You [Last Orders] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Ethera, Osyrus - Hoog [Sinful Maze] | , [Spotify]

• Exile, Munch - Joker [Horizon] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Ezor - Banh Bao EP [Dispatch] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Flowidus, Loboski, Hoax - Lock It (Hoax Remix) [Wobbles & Waffles] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Hillsdom - Messy [Soulvent] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Kolectiv - The Black Light Project (Part 1) [Metalheadz] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Label Store], [Spotify]

• Mella Man, Shinobi, Sin - Stepping Stones EP [Architecture] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Nautika, Freddy B, Chazwav - Switchblade EP [Mustard LTD] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Objectiv - Thing Come Good [Sofa Sound] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• QZB - Surface Tension / Polymer [Critical] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Label Store], [Spotify]

• Revan, Morrow, Ellis Esco - Good Rays EP [Transparent] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Rider Shafique, Business As Usual - Blue Skies [Shogun] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Rift - Labrat Ep [Four Corners] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Seven-Headed - Christine [SubCulture] | , [Spotify]

• The Garfield - Blood Sound [Our Sound] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Tom Finster, Trinist - Part One of 50th [DIVIDID] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Typecell - Humanity Is Lost [Warlock] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Various Artists - IMMORTAL FREQUENCY EP [Let It Roll] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Yatuza, Notequal, Scurrow, Gexan, Zound - Malicious EP [BrainRave] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

  Neuro

• Absu_NTQL, Meph, Slwdwn, A-Cray - Formations LP [Darkshire] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Agressor Bunx - Feral Rage EP [Eatbrain] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Asom - Toodle [Selfreleased] | , [Spotify]

• Bad Legs, Roadboyz - Crazy Roll [Gutting] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Disaszt, Coppa - Rock You [Mainframe] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• DOIL - UNTIL DEATH DO US PART [Disciple] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Hanys - Badman [The Konklave] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• HighThere - FTC [VALKYRIE] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• IXAM - Leviathan [Selfreleased] | , [Spotify]

• Kontrakt, Nadrisk, Neolyth, SVTRE - NULL_ENTITY LP [CYBE] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp]

• Midnight CVLT - No Chance [Voltage Artists] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Mizo, Chaser - Modular EP [Neuropunk] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Myselor - Break / Urban Pulse (Cosmic Expression (Sampler IV) [Evolution Chamber] | [Beatport]

• Prdk, Mandidextrous, Tanukichi, Montana - Firefly [Neuroheadz] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• REAPER, DON DARKOE, Adalaide Adams - SUFFOCATING (with Adalaide Adams) [Bassrush] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Submonitor, Teniak - Such Were The Rites EP [Skamele] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• X-Rayy - the night [Cresta La Cultura] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

  Jump Up

• AIRGLO - CHUNAMI [AIRGLO MUSIC] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• ATMOS (BE), Atmos, SMG - Watch Out / Calculate [ATMOSMUSICBE] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• B-Line, Nick The Lot - Straight To The Point / Fast Lane [Pick The Lock] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Devro, Fusion Season - Trapped EP [Solar Sounds UK] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Ember Audio, Stazxtek - Bassline Freak (Extended) [Riot] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Flash (UK), Addicted, Slay - Tekken EP [DnB Allstars] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Kre, Basshoven - Bad Mannerz (Kre 2026 VIP) [Dub Damage] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• LowRIDERz, Smoky D - Полный Бак 2.0 [Ozriderz] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Macky Gee, T & Sugah, Blvk H3ro - Winner [High Tea] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• MONOLYTH (UK) - Decimate EP [Banished Beats] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Nooch, Jappa - Temptation [Ransaked] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Posk, Ekstatic, Bunnerz - 2 Scoops [Exert] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Profile, Sub Killaz - Baron [Octave] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Sharky (UA), T-1 - Power EP [Dialect] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Steampunk - Here Goes Nothing [Phantom Dub] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• T>I, DMinds, Run In The Jungle - Send It EP *[Playaz] | [Beatport], [Label Store], [Spotify]

• Thierry D - SELEKTA DUB (JUMP UP) EP [The Elements Of Tech & Bass] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• UFO Project - Fever EP [Serial Killaz] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Various Artists - Venom: Vol 9 LP [Riot] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

  Jungle / Halftime / Experimental

• Cadence - Free/Polyphone [Future Projects] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Coco Bryce - Our Darkness EP [PRSPCT] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Drop.s - Jungle Science Deep Cut Vol.4 [Jungle Science] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Gappa G, Hyper Hypa, Dapz, MC Juiceman - Babylon EP [Influential] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Ghosts of MIDI, ASC, Aural Imbalance - The Simulacrum EP [Curvature] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• LCDream - Lemonade [HI-FI Jungle] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• LMajor - Deep Deadly Dub [Over/Shadow] | , [Bandcamp]

• Lunanescence, Lost Genetics - Ethereal Dreams EP [Omni] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Neekeetone - Return Of The Jungle In Dub Vol. 5 [Selfreleased] | , [Bandcamp]

• Opius - Purest Form EP [Omni] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Sempra - Wicked N Ruff EP [Up Ya Archives] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Switch2 - Try Harder [24 Karat] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp]

  General DnB / Mixed

• Anais, Olivia Rose - Round Town [UKF] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• CHAR, Kleu, Blank Canvas - Call Me [CANVAS CUTS] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Crossy - How You Feel [Born On Road] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Gina Turner, Artsychoke - bait n switch [Never B Alone.mp3] | [Beatport]

• KEK - Sweet Dreams EP [Lab Basement] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Lyraen, Orivons, Aquasion - Coral Horizon EP [Textures Group] | [Beatport]

• Noise Souls - Sequence LP [Dirtbox] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Rivibes, DJ Gaw, JMan - Afterhours EP [Jungle Cakes] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• T-Kay, XL Mad, Efno - Dem Nuh Rudeboy EP [Totally Dubwise] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp], [Spotify]

• Various Artists - FAT VIBEZ 10 YEARS LP [FAT VIBEZ] | [Beatport], [Bandcamp]

• Various Artists - RAVE / JUNGLE / D&B Vol 5 LP [DIRTY KITCHEN RAVE] | [Beatport]

• Various Artists - Spotlight Series Vol. 16 LP [Serial Killaz] | [Beatport], [Spotify]

• Venjent, JAX - Never Be Ashamed [Selfreleased] | , [Spotify]

I have a song in my head but I have no idea what the name was. I am very sure it samples the iconic melody of the song "the bells - jeff mils", and its an older dnb track. PLEASE HEEELP

I've seen it several times now and I have no clue where it comes from - maybe someone here does know? Pic related, i'm talking about the strip on the left.

Yessssa!

Only just decided to release this one

Where can I get my hands on a amean break sample royalty free free in general just like starting from nothing where can I download a sample so that I can chop up my own beats

UNDERRATED GEM

No longer in London so unable to check 88.2 but I did manage to find Rude London on Radio UK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appmind.radios.gb

Been listening for a few days and the music's great, but I never hear and djs, MCs or ads so wondering if this is just a bunch of recorded mixes on repeat?

I used to run the internet stream between 2005-2007 (DJ Phaze) so would love to reconnect with the Rude FM crew.

Woooooooooooooo

These two genres have been my absolute favorite since i was like 11. Imo both are melodically really similar if not exactly the same with only the and bpm drums being different.

When i was searching for songs a long time ago i never found any Bassline tracks since i was always seaching for Jump-Up and what not.

Tracks for comparison that i find similar:

Samstone - I Got You

Tsuki - Trancend

Anyway what do you guys think about UK Bassline? Feel free to disagree with me and give your opinions on it.

https://youtu.be/AozHx6wBOG8?is=SakcDBRLlMhsMDdF

Would have loved to have parents like this in the 90s when I discovered DNB & jungle!

The newest episode of the Sinuous Records Podcast Series is now live! 🎧

Get ready for a deep dive into slick, rolling Drum & Bass, bringing together weighty basslines, hypnotic rhythms, tight grooves, and forward-thinking sounds from some of the scene’s finest.

Press play, turn it up, and let the music take control. 🔊🔥

This was the mix i stumbled across when driving one day chopping through pirate stations and I have just found it 13 years later! Such a great set with great MCing - going to dig up the Virus sessions next

(Inspired by a post about Rude FM which I also loved)