Drum&bassarena
DJ SS Teams Up With Fabric8 and Azpect for Two Stunning Remixes of Bachelors of Science Single, “Love Is Found”
“Love Is Found” finds two unique takes on Bachelors of Science, Dominique Gomez, and Emcee Child’s powerful single. San Francisco production and DJ outfit Bachelors of Science have been a staple in the stateside drum & bass scene for over a decade. Their CODE Recordings imprint, established in 2012, has been home to incredible tracks from the likes of Sobo, Winslow, Conduct, and of course the trio themselves. However, Bachelors of Science took to UK based label Formation Records for their latest single, “Love Is Found.” The track features Ben Soundscape, vocalist Dominique Gomez and Emcee Child. With smooth vocal work from Gomez and Child’s enticing verses, the sultry yet energizing single has all the makings of a ...
Justin Hawkes—formerly Flite—Kicks Off New Chapter With “Lift Off The Roof”
In July 2020, a small controversy began over Flite‘s stage name, as many claimed it was derivative of DJ Flight, an instrumental figure in the rise of the UK drum & bass scene. Some original junglists and drum & bass heads felt that Flite’s name was a piggy-back off of DJ Flight and her work over the last 20-plus years. As Flite built up his following and led the charge for the Stateside drum & bass movement, listeners worldwide began to take notice of his sound, but some took issue with him having a name so similar to that of DJ Flight. Though Flite had no intention to cause confusion, and chose his stage name before knowing who DJ Flight was, he respectfully relinquished his former moniker and reemerged as Justin Hawkes. Now, Justin Hawkes...
Drum&BassArena to Release Groundbreaking Documentary “Drum & Bass: The Movement”
Established in Sheffield circa 1996, Drum&BassArena has cemented itself as the foremost hub for all things DnB. Its roots as a breakbeat-oriented website have grown to spread into a full-fledged brand encompassing official compilations, tours, merchandise, and more. With such a rich history and passion for the genre, it was only natural for Drum&BassArena to compile that history into one massive exposé. That’s exactly what it has done, and a new documentary called Drum & Bass: The Movement is now on the way. Five years in the making, The Movement is a feature-length documentary that explores the entire breadth of the genre from its roots right up to the present. Directed by Bailey Hyatt, produced by Craig Haynes, and written by Dave Jen...
