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FORTHCOMING ON D&BTV

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 02/02/2012 15:50:28

Jungle Mania is back for D&BTV Live #183!

Joining us in the studio next week, we have Micky Finn, Brockie, Jumping Jack Frost along with the Ragga Twins, Fearless & 5IVE O.

Anyone how saw the last Jungle Mania show knows that anything can go down, so this is not to be missed!

Show Time: 7pm-10.30pm (UK) / 2pm-5.30pm (US EST)
http://live.breakbeat.co.uk
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D&BTV FRED V & GRAFIX INTERVIEW

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 01/02/2012 11:59:21

D&BTV invited Fred V & Grafix into the studio to learn the story behind their well deserved success.

In the midst of the duo caning our very own Keyman at a game of Darts, we hear how they came to be on Hospital, as well as who wears the trousers in the relationship!

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NASS FESTIVAL 2012

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 01/02/2012 11:06:31

Relentless Energy Drink NASS Festival returns in 2012.

The heavyweights of BASS music, Drum&BassArena, GetDarker and UKF all return to NASS Festival to host the UKF Arena and the Drum&BassArena in association with GetDarker.

Each one will provide the best in drum and bass and dubsteb music across both Friday and Saturday night.

Take a look at what went down at last years festival: NASS 2011

NEW RELEASES 30.01.12

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 30/01/2012 13:53:10

Winters back with a vengeance, but it’s not all bad, this week sees some of the biggest releases of the year so far. First up, Metalheadz badboy D-Bridge unleashes ‘The Little Things / Cornered’. Hospital Records release their annual ‘Hospitality Drum & Bass 2012’. For the 140 crew, the highly anticipated This Is Dubstep 2012 (GetDarker Presents) is out. We also have releases from Chimpo, ‘Blowfish’, the ever eclectic ‘Robot Lover’ by John B & Oders debut release on Titan Records with ‘Rock The Place / Robot Talk’.

PODCAST #210 : FUTURE SOUNDS

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 27/01/2012 13:50:17

The Risky showcases the latest in Drum & Bass. New tracks from TC, Mind Vortex, D*Minds, Callide & Intrspekt & Outsider and more. Plus all the usual features including From The Vaults, the competition and this weeks Highly Recommended.

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D&BTV LIVE - EAST VILLAGE

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 27/01/2012 11:32:36

We’re well into 2012 and that means it’s time for another FREE D&BTV Live party @ East Village. Come down and see the DJs perform and broadcast live across the world. Let us know you’re attending by joining the Facebook event and pick up your free ticket here.

The lineup:
Culture Shock / Octane & DLR / Bladerunner
Need For Mirrors / BTK / Kwaii
Mc’s 2SHY

INGREDIENTS FREE MIX

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 27/01/2012 10:23:16

On Friday 3rd February XOYO continue their Versus series with Ingredients, featuring D Bridge, Total Science, Dub Phizix & Skeptical ft Strategy and Jubei.

Ahead of the show, label boss Psylence has hooked us up with this exclusive promo mix, loaded with forthcoming Ingredients tracks, which you can download for free.

Get your tickets now.

D&BTV LIVE SHOW #181

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 26/01/2012 16:29:48

In case you missed it live, last nights show D&BTV #181 with Fuzion, DBR, Rollz & Linguistics is now available.

Checkout the whole set on YouTube.

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JOHN B ON D&BTV LIVE

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 26/01/2012 11:15:52

The eclectic and legendary John B along side BMK (Audio Danger Records) joined us in the studio last night to celebrate John B’s album launch, ‘Light Speed’.

Congratulations to our winner, Tom Oates, we’ll be sending your prizes out shortly!

To catch last nights show again, head over to our YouTube channel, OfficialDnBA.

Pre-order ‘Light Speed’ by John B now!

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D&BTV CHANGE *TONIGHT*

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 25/01/2012 12:25:01

Due to a family bereavement Loxy understandably can’t make D&BTV LIVE tonight.

Stepping in at the last minute we still have a great lineup of Fuzion UK, the DBR UK crew and Rollz & Linguistics.

7-8pm: Fuzion UK (Direct, Titan Records)
8-9pm: DBR UK (Renegade Hardware, Dispatch)
9-10pm: Rollz & Linguistics (Pilot Recordings)

Get it locked from 7pm GMT on YouTube live or http://live.breakbeat.co.uk

NARRATIVES COMPETITION

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 23/01/2012 14:23:29

Congratulations to the winner of last week’s newsletter competition: Mark Howarth from Kent. A test press of Blocks & Escher’s single ‘Sagan / Broken’, the debut release on the pair’s new Narratives imprint, is on its way to you.

For the hundreds of others who entered, you can still pick up the release from the download store: listen & download now.

NEW RELEASES 23.01.12

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 23/01/2012 13:26:31

As we enter the last week of January, we unleash another torrent of releases. Kicking off we have the euphoric, The Music EP by Rollz. Next up, the exclusive Artist Recordings EP Part 1, with four free tracks. Expand your horizons with the second forward-thinking Horizons Music album, ‘Internal Affairs 2’. Also on the label compilation tip, check out Ingredients Records: Choice Cuts Vol 1, a heady concoction of tracks from the likes of Skeptical, Jubei, Dub Phizix, Phobia & Break, and 100 Degrees Fahrenheit, the new compilation from Fokuz Recordings’ sister label Celsius. Plus EPs from Regal and Lynx & Atom, remixes from Serial Killaz, and Scraper / Tunnel Vision by Krakota.

PODCAST #209: FT. ROLLZ MIX

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 19/01/2012 18:13:38

The Risky showcases the latest in Drum & Bass. This Week, new tracks from TC, June Miller, D*Minds, Heist, Liquid Kaos, Dillinja and many more. Plus, in the mix this week ahead of his release ‘The Music EP’ on Pilot Recordings is Rollz with MC Linguistics.

The Risky also presents a brand new feature in which you can have your say and request a track. This week it’s the first ever release on RAM Records.

D&BTV #181 LOXY - 3 HOUR HISTORY OF D&B

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 19/01/2012 11:22:01

We have a D&BTV Special lined up for you this week. Renowned jungle d&b don Loxy joins us in the studio for a 3 hour history of drum & bass set.

In the meantime why not check out Loxy and Resound’s last release, the much hyped Burning Shadows LP.

Be sure to get it locked at live.breakbeat.co.uk from 7pm GMT this Wednesday.

D&BTV #180 CAUSE4CONCERN LIVE SHOW TONIGHT!

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 17/01/2012 13:11:35

Joining us in the studio tonight for only the second show of the year we have the legendary Cause4Concern. On the decks and kicking off the show we have Prolix followed up in style by Silent Witness and finishing off the show head honcho’s C4C!

Tune in LIVE 7-10pm GMT TONIGHT!
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NEW RELEASES 16.01.2012

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 16/01/2012 16:51:23

A seemingly endless supply of top quality releases this week. Smooth unleashes the ‘Blinded By The Light EP’ on Viper Recordings. Interface makes his debut for Shogun Audio with ‘Desperate Measures / Fallen Angels’. We travel to ‘Dimensions 5’ with Ram Records’ new release, featuring Cyantific, June Miller, Wickaman & RV and newcomer Canadian, Rene Lavice. Metalheadz unveil Need For Mirrors’ EP, ‘Methxx’ which packs the highly anticipated D.F.T.F. Plus a brand new track from Netsky, Give & Take, a new Innerground single and Liquid V Club Sessions Vol.4, selected this time by Kabuki.

INTERFACE Q&A

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 16/01/2012 12:52:00

Interface follows up last year’s massively successful Voodoo Science EP with his debut Shogun Audio release, Desperate Measures / Fallen Angels, out now.

We catch up with the Bristol-based producer to take us through the single, what he’s been up to and what else is going down in the city.

SMOOTH DJ CHART

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 16/01/2012 12:03:01

To accompany the release of his Blinded by the Light EP on Viper Recordings, we caught up with Smooth to get his top 10 tracks of the moment. As you’d expect it’s a high-energy selection!

D&BTV: KLUTE INTERVIEW

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 13/01/2012 14:41:22

D&BTV catch up with Klute to discuss the compilation album from Commercial Suicide. We reminisce on old as well as look at the future for the Commercial Suicide camp.
D&BTV Interview – Klute
Album out now! Commercial Suicide Compilation

D&BTV LIVE #180 DETAIL RECORDINGS SHOW TONIGHT

Posted by DrumAndBassArena on 10/01/2012 13:49:33

D&BTV LIVE is back in 2012! Detail Recordings kick off the first show of the year with a 2 hour set by Lynx followed up by Eveson. Mc Lowqui will be dropping into the studio to throw in his lyrical support as well.

7pm-10pm Wednesday (11th Jan)

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