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Free From Sleep Mix Competition - The Final 10
We experienced a crazy turn out for this competition, almost triple what we were aiming for. After countless hours listening to them and annoying the neighbours (they well and truly know the Workforce Remix of 'The Edge of Time'), We've managed to whittle it down to the Top 10 who the judges will be judging.
FFS007: Melody's Enemy
Lined up for the 7th instalment of our Free From Sleep podcast, we have DnB turned Techno duo Melody’s Enemy. A project formed by Andy Haeffele and Morgan Jones, designed to channel their shared taste for rugged and golden-age DnB sounds into a more modern techno structure.
FFS006: Paul T & Edward Oberon
Stepping up for the 6th instalment of our Free From Sleep podcast are V Recordings affiliates Paul T & Edward Oberon. Bringing their sophisticated blend of soulful yet dirty Drum & Bass, the duo provide a refreshing mix of melodic breaks, pace-driven drums and classic Jungle soundscapes.
FFS — D&B/JUNGLE DJ MIX COMPETITION
Think you've got what it takes to play at one of our up and coming shows alongside some of the most exciting drum & bass and jungle artists?
FFS005: Loxy
One of dnb's most influential artists over the last two decades, Loxy is stepping up with a mix for this week's installment of the Free From Sleep series. A journey through new selected stuff from close friends, new material from the man himself and some forthcoming Metalheadz flavours, this is a selection that showcases the depth of an artist who has played such a pivotal role in the evolution of the drum and bass genre over the years.
FFS PLAYLISTS: THE BEST OF GARAGE & BASS
As we edge closer into the summer months, we’ve added some bumping 2-step flavour to our collection of playlists, with a selection of our favourite current Garage & Bass dubs.
FFS004: Energy (Overview Label Special)
Stepping up next with a Free From Sleep podcast is Overview Music head honcho Energy. Established in 2018, Overview is one of the most exciting young labels to come out of the UK in recent years.
18 Of Our Favourite UK Jazz Albums From The Last Decade.
Who thought we'd be celebrating International Jazz Day inside? With so many great artists set up to relish in the summer glow at the likes of Cross The Tracks to Dimensions Festival and with the hopes of We Out Here still going ahead, we've decided to not put their talents to waste.
FFS Playlists: The best of House & Techno
Following on from our inaugural playlist curation, we’ve added to our collection some of our favourite and top trending House and Techno tracks. Featuring a wide range of sounds from many artists and labels close to our team, spanning from the likes of Tinlicker to AnD and Four Tet to JASSS.
10 Dub, Reggae & Ska Recordings You Need To Watch...
Just in time for the warm Spring days ahead, we present you ’10 Dub, Reggae & Ska Recordings You Need to Watch’ to see you through the isolation, featuring the likes of Channel One, Mungo's Hi-Fi, Hempress Sativa, King Shiloh, Gentleman's Dub Club and many more. So whether you're in your front room, on a balcony, or in your garden… make sure to turn your sound system on and crank up the bass.
FFS003: Bassi
Drum'n'bass at its finest. Next up in our series of mixes comes Flexout Audio head honcho Bassi. Flexout will be back in London later this year for their biggest show to date!
FFS Playlists: The best of Drum & Bass
Kicking off our first playlist selection, we’ve put together the latest tracks from some of our favourite DnB and Jungle artists and labels that we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years alongside some of the hottest tunes we are jamming to right now.