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FUTURE DJ COMP: MEET THE FINALISTS

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 23/05/2012 15:43:58

Clear any plans you have for this evening and tune into D&BTV at 7pm as DJ history will officially be made. After six weeks of rounds and votes, the public has chosen three finalists to battle it out tonight live in the D&BTV studios.
The winner, just in case you didn’t know, will get to represent Drum&BassArena at Glade Festival.

We caught up with the three finalists – Tensor, DJ Error and Phase 2…click here to find out more.

REVISION IN SESSION: ROLLZ

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 22/05/2012 17:47:54

Following from yesterday’s study advice from Fred V & Grafix, we check in with Rollz who’s managed to find time to share his revision skills with us during the final stage of his masters in physics!
So you better pay attention, the man knows what he is talking about – Find out More.

TONIGHT D&BTV LIVE #198: FUTURE DJ FINAL

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 21/05/2012 17:28:50

Two months, several thousand entries, weeks of D&BTV Live sessions and a few hundred votes later we are now down to the final three – DJ Error, Tensor and Phase Two!
Make sure you tune in on Wednesday 23rd May from 7pm to see these three acts battle it out for the coveted prize – repping Drum&BassArena at Glade Festival 2012.
If that wasn’t enough we also have special guest Stanza in the studio! You know it will be an epic show – make sure you save the date, set a reminder as you WILL NOT want to miss this!

REVISION IN SESSION: FRED V & GRAFIX

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 21/05/2012 15:29:59

It’s that time of year again… exams, finals, coursework: pressure!
Everyone seems to have their own technique. Grandma suggests the soothing scent of lavender aids the mind when cramming. Your dad puts all of his studious success down to good old fashioned brain food like bananas. Meanwhile the chap next door reckons a good old blast of Mozart is just the ticket.
Just to confuse your studying options even more, we’re calling on a bunch of DJs this week for their own secret techniques.
Today Fred V & Grafix give us their top studying tips…..

TOP 10 MONDAY!

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 21/05/2012 14:44:29

Two more top 10s for you this week.

We’ve got Phace and Fracture this revealing their top 10 tunes of the moment this week. Also be sure to check out their new releases as well. With Phace releasing Stresstest / Ball Bag and Fracture unleashing The Limit (VIP).

Catch Fracture’s and Phace’s Top 10s as well as many others here.

NEW RELEASES 21.05.12

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 21/05/2012 14:09:47

Another big Monday for releases! Let’s start off with the aptly titled Come Alive, an enthralling slice of something different from Netsky. Next up, Icicle, drops the BNC EP; yet another essential slice of Icicle for your collection.
We also have Fabriclive 63, the first officially released Digital Soundboy mix, mixed by Shy FX, B.Traits and Breakage, bringing together a myriad genres and styles in the freshest way possible.
Also out this week we have Condenser /Network from Break who doesn’t know how to release anything other than classic workmanship. Definitely one to check out!
Other releases out this week include Skepta – Make Peace Not War(inc Blame remix), Phace / Alix Perez & Rockwell – Stresstest / Ball Bag, Need For Mirrors – Ebonics / Talking Points (Jeep Beat Mix) ,
Visit the download store to check out all the latest releases.

D&BA : THE RISKY PRESENTS THE FUTURE SOUNDS & BMK IN THE MIX (#224)

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 17/05/2012 17:32:34

The Risky showcases the latest in Drum & Bass. This week new tracks from Mattix & Futile, Original Sin, TC, Spectrasoul, Dub Phizix and more. Plus, BMK joins The Risky for this weeks studio mix.

All the usual features are also in this weeks show including the competition, this weeks highly recommended and the From the Vaults where The Risky wipes off the dust from his crates and picks a classic.

S.P.Y TOP 10

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 17/05/2012 13:54:46

Carlos Lima better known in the scene as S.P.Y recently unleashed his Debut EP on Hospital Records, Love & Hate. He also let us in on his top 10 tunes of 2012.

FUTURE DJ COMPETITION: IT’S TIME!

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 17/05/2012 11:44:22

On March 16 we announced our incredible competition to find a new future-focussed DJ to represent Drum&BassArena at the mighty Glade festival between June 14-17. Two months, several thousand entries and weeks of D&BTV Live sessions later, we’ve boiled it down to the final seven. But only three can make it through to the final battle next Wednesday, May 23.

And it’s down to YOU to decide which three.

Find out more on how to vote…..

WORK EXPERIENCE: S.P.Y

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 16/05/2012 11:08:38

We checked in with Hospital’s S.P.Y this week to find out his dream collabos. But first, a little on his monstrous four tracker Love & Hate: Out now and available here, each cut stinks of gritty old school flavours.

D&BTV 200: IN THE RHYTHMIX

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 15/05/2012 14:07:24

Heads up: max your sleep quota now! On June 6-7 D&BTV Live will be celebrating their 200th show with a whopping 24hour live broadcast featuring sets from some of the best names in the game while raising money for an incredibly just cause – Rhythmix.
Some of the DJs lined up include A.M.C, Kasra, Hybrid Minds, Jubei….the list goes on!
Check the blog for all the details!
Make sure you save the date and be prepared for a 24hr party!

NEW RELEASES 14.05.12

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 14/05/2012 12:50:25

A big day for new releases! Critical come with what is bound to be an early summer smash as a certain Dub Phizix teams up with Fox to bring you Never Been/Codec.
Also out this week – Noisia figured it was time for some d&b again and they came up with these bangers Imperial EP . Next up is the second release from DJ Die’s Gutterfunk multi-genre label – Hardwork/Firing line.
Other releases out this week include Konichi’s – Amber/Blip Street, Jayline,Brockout,High Octane – Cranky Boat / Shuffle, Bass Brothers – Just A Moment and Nymfo and June Miller – Underfire / Boshoven.

EVERYONE THINKS THEY'RE A BADMAN IN THE KITCHEN

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 11/05/2012 10:41:29

Especially DJs… Whether it’s their creative vibes over-spilling into other areas of their lives or the fact they get to dine in restaurants around the world, most players we chat to have a penchant for the gourmet groove.

CYANTIFIC TOP 10

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 10/05/2012 11:42:04

Cyantific recently released his new killer single, Mirador / Defect available now from the Download Store! He also let us in on his top 10 tracks of 2012, check it out now.

TONIGHT D&BTV LIVE #197:MUZIK HERTZ

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 10/05/2012 11:07:13

Forthcoming on D&BTV Live #197 we have the Muzik Hertz crew joining us in the studio! With Devise, Escape, PA, MCs Biggie & Accapello.

All the action live next Wednesday, 16th May from 7pm (UK time).

WORK EXPERIENCE: ICICLE

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 09/05/2012 11:04:29

If you could pick three dream collaborations from any period in time, who would you choose?
Such is the teaser we tackled Icicle with this week. And what better timing? His Rinse 19 mix, released last week, expands his now trademark frosty sonic spectrum with open-eared panache… Rolling from industrial standard tech to dubstep to raffish, snappy D&B with gritty glee, if anyone’s got a few strange dream collabos, it’s Icicle.
Find out more on the blog …

Drum&BassArena Vs GetDarker

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 08/05/2012 12:44:24

Two titans of bass music come together to break down the boundaries between the BPM’s. It’s GetDarker vs Drum&BassArena across two arenas at Cable.

Check out the facebook event for full lineup and details.

GOLDIE: THE WILDSTYLE MANIFESTO

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 08/05/2012 11:47:35

Quality, not quantity… There is no situation where this mantra doesn’t ring true. From food, to friends. Sex to stories. Mark over multitude is crucial in everything we do.

Just look at Metalheadz – they’re celebrating both their 18th year and their 100th release right now. That’s an average of 5.555555 releases a year. In comparison to today’s audio assault, it’s remarkably slim. To celebrate? A timeless slice of quintessential Goldie…

NEW RELEASES 07.05.12

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 07/05/2012 14:10:33

We have some great new releases this week – perfect for a bank holiday!
First up Shogun Audio Evolution Series 3 EP, featuring four huge tracks from Rockwell, Total Science, D Bridge and a fresh re-lick of Alix Perez’s ‘Myriads’ from his album ‘1984’ from back in 2009 courtesy of Jubei.
Also out is the ‘Firez’ EP which embraces all aspects of the D&B genre and showcasing the instantly recognisable DC Breaks’ signature sound. We also see Fracture juking one-of the label’s biggest tracks to date ‘The Limit VIP’, which has damaged dance floors worldwide in sets by Daedelus and Mark Pritchard.
And we witness the very first single release from Siren Records – Snorkel (S.P.Y Remix) / Solitude.This release comes with the absolute AMAZING remix of Snorkel by the one and only S.P.Y backed with a nice new Vicious Circle roller entitles Solitude.

TONIGHTD&BTV LIVE #196: SIREN

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 04/05/2012 11:57:52

Another big show on D&BTV Live and we have SIREN Records in the house and it will be going off!
The Line-up includes:
Vicious Circle and Need for Mirrors

Today from 7pm! Get locked in at live.breatbeat.co.uk

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