Electric Dance - Drum'n'Bass Bands

[BenBru]

Well the only two that I've ever really enjoyed were Pendulum and some Darkstep. If you've never heard of Pendulum and are into this genre of music, you definatly need to check them out, they are amazing. I was also wondering if anyone else listens to this kind of music and could point me in the direction of a few more good bands that they know of. Also I am into alot of good techno stuff, so if you could help me out there too, that would be great! Thanks!

[ChaosSt0rm]

if you like pendulum i reckon you'll like subfocus and (dj) baron i also advise listening to andy c aswell although his style is alot different compared to those

[fallout]

I like dnb but the all the mentioned names make music that isn't very interesting to me. But if you like Pendulum, you'll probably also like other Breakbeat Kaos crew's music like Fresh's (who by the way did most of the tracks that came from legendary group Bad Company aka EIB) last album or Adam F (also a legend in terms of dnb) singles. In addition to that you might also want to check out Dillinja, Concord Dawn, Zinc, Roni Size, Shy FX & T Power, Total Science and so forth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What I really like is the very interesting break editing and cold, maybe even somewhat dark atmospheric soundscapes that is produced by Fanu, Seba, Paradox, Senses, Macc, Fracture, Neptune, Equinox, Breakage. Give a hear to the last Breakage's album "This Too Shall Pass" or any Fanu single and see what dnb really has to offer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently discovered Martsman's twitchy robotic style dnb that sounds fresh and good. Innovative stuff like this is allways good to listen. Futuristic or very technical dnb makers are also Vector Burn, ASC, Future Engineers, Rantoul, ICR, Mav. Labels that push this kind of sound are Covert Operations, OHM Resistance, Offshore. There's been a project going on that includes dnb producers and jazz artists and the outcome is very, very interesting. You can find out about it here (sample clips inside).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then there's this more dancefloor oriented dnb which's biggest names you already know (Pendulum, Andy C and so on). In this area i dig the softer dnb (liquid funk) producers like Mutt, Random Movement, Alix Perez, Commix, High Contrast, Calibre, Syncopix, Young Ax, Redeyes, D-Bridge, Big Bud, Sonic and so forth. Neuro and darker dnb producers are good too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you're into dnb more seriuously, then you've got to know the history. Look through back cats of the legendary labels like Metalheadz, Good Looking, Reinforced, Renegade Recordings, Creative Source, Moving Shadow, Certificate 18, Prototype, No U Turn, Hospital, Droppin Science, Partisan, V Recordings, very precious material have been put out from these labels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh and there's not much bands in drum'n'bass. Dnb records are just spinned by DJ's. But London Elektricity has done some live shows with instruments and all, Macc is doing live drumming sometimes instead of just spinning records and Intense has done live performance(s?) too.

[How2PK]

I'm not really into Drumm 'n Bass. It's not that I don't like it or something. But I don't really feel like going into a completely, for me of course, new music scene at the moment. Atleast, I don't feel the urge. But if you're into DNB you can't forget LTJ Bukem. :)

[fallout]

But if you're into DNB you can't forget LTJ Bukem. :)

 

 

 

Same goes to Goldie, Photek, Roni, Dom, Ed Rush + Optical, Fabio, Grooverider and many more actually who all have contributed to the scene quite a lot. Bukem is the head of Good Looking Organisation, which indeed is probably the best label ever because every single release is totally enjoyable.

[Futurama]

can't believe noones mentioned Concord Dawn!

 

 

 

Adrophite, Dillinja, Roni Size...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

edit: John B, Future Sound of London, Hybrid, Hive, Panacea - all breakier stuff :)