DNB
It starts with a six-second drum break from a 1969 B-side. Sped up and chopped over sound-system bass at the hardcore raves of the early nineties, it became jungle — a music built in London bedrooms, cut to dubplate, and broadcast from tower-block pirate stations before any label would touch it. By 1995 it had a canon of its own: Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Photek, Roni Size. Then it split and kept splitting — the dark precision of techstep and neurofunk, the melodic warmth of liquid, the rolling weight of jump-up — and turned into an unusually label-shaped music, where Metalheadz, Hospital, RAM and V Recordings each stood for a sound. This is that whole arc: the raves, the records, the MCs and pirate radio, and the festivals from Rampage in Antwerp to Let It Roll.
A chronological documentary of 585 moments on Loreline.
last updated 2026-08-06
Eras
- Hardcore & Jungle — The breakbeat hardcore raves of the early nineties and the jungle that grew out of them — sped-up breaks, sound-system bass, ragga vocals, and the pirate radio that carried all of it before the industry noticed.
- Jungle — The 1993-97 canon. Goldie and Metalheadz, LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking, Photek’s programming, Roni Size winning the Mercury — the records that turned a rave subgenre into its own music.
- Techstep & Neurofunk — The dark turn. No U Turn’s distorted basslines, Ed Rush & Optical’s Wormhole, and the precision-engineered neurofunk that followed from Virus, Noisia and Black Sun Empire.
- Liquid — The melodic, soulful end of the spectrum — Good Looking and Hospital, Calibre and High Contrast, and the producers who put songs and singers back into 174 bpm.
- Jump-Up — Loud, funny and built for the room: big basslines, ragga vocals and the rolling sound that fills a dancefloor, from Aphrodite and DJ Hype through to Hazard, Bou and A.M.C.
- The Labels — Drum & bass is an unusually label-shaped music. Metalheadz, Hospital, RAM, V Recordings, Full Cycle, Critical and Shogun each stood for a sound, and signing to one told you what you were about to hear.
- The Festivals — Where the scene gathers now — Rampage in Antwerp, Let It Roll in Czechia, Hospitality, Sun and Bass, Liquicity and Outlook.
- The Culture — The MCs and the pirate stations, the dubplate, the Amen break itself, and the documentaries that recorded a scene the mainstream ignored for a decade.
- — Black Sun Empire ft. Multiplex DJ Set | Get in Step. published by STUDIO. A.M.C., Enei, Grafix, Synergy, Waeys, Temam, & Zorel) ↬ Blackout label-bosses & legendary neurofunk trio, Black Sun Empire, smash the Nexus Club during an epic Get in Step edition.
- — Wilkinson & Becky Hill - Here For You. Wilkinson & Becky Hill's recording, first released 2022-02-11.
- — Netsky [GLASSHOUSE] 360° Live at Lotto Arena: Antwerp, Belgium. published by Netsky. Netsky brought his immersive 360° [GLASSHOUSE] show, debuted in New Zealand, to Lotto Arena in his hometown of Antwerp.
- — SunandBass 2022 (unofficial aftermovie). ) — the official film of that edition, released by Bass Village.
- — Let It Roll 2022 | Official Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Let It Roll festival.
- — Rampage 2022 Weekend: The Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by WeAreRampageEvents.
- — RAMPAGE OPEN AIR 2022 - THE AFTERMOVIE. the official film of that edition, released by WeAreRampageEvents.
- — Noisia @ Noisia Invites 2022 [Final Edition]. ] — published by Noisia. 10 years after our first event, at the same venue @MelkwegAmsterdamOfficial What a night.
- — Pendulum Live @ Reading Festival 2022. published by pendulumlive. Pendulum Secret Set Live from @Readingandleedsfestival 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:50 Driver 0:04:53 Propane Nightmares 0:11:08 Come Alive 0:15:16 Blood Sugar / Voodoo 0:21:32 - 0:25:30 The Island Pt.
- — "Atmospherical Horizon" (Tribute/cover of LTJ Bukem classics). ) — published by Spinscott. "Atmospherical Horizon" is an unofficial tribute/cover of a couple of my favorite LTJ Bukem tunes!.
- — Camo & Krooked & Mefjus (DJ Set), Live From A Boat Presented by Gloryfy Unbreakable - UKF On Air. published by UKF On Air. Camo & Krooked & Mefjus return to UKF On Air for some no-nonsense nautical beats, taking us on a scenic boat ride of the Danube in Vienna, Austria to celebrate their signature sunglasses release with gloryfy unbreakable eyewear.
- — Mefjus - Zenith (ft. flowanastasia). ) — Mefjus's recording, first released 2022-09-07.
- — Dj APHRODITE live in New-York. The Jungle Cruise. published by Вячеслав Жидкин из New Yorkа. #APHRODITE #newyork #drumandbass 3 legendary NYC promoters team-up for an unforgettable night of music on a 2-level boat circling the island of Manhattan New-York!.
- — Ed Rush & DJ Trace with MC Navigator (No U Turn Experience) One In The Jungle BBC Radio 1 (02.07.97). ) — published by 117audio.
- — LTJ Bukem - Cosmic Twilight Vol.2 @ Tipper & Friends, Spirit Of Suwannee Music Park // 03.04.22. published by John 'Avid' Bolz.
- — Calibre | Boiler Room Festival Amsterdam: SYSTEM. Calibre's recording, first released 2023-02-01.
- — Kara | Live From DnB Allstars 360°. ° — published by DnB Allstars.
- — Friction | Live From DnB Allstars 360°. ° — published by DnB Allstars.
- — Calibre - Wirly. Calibre's recording, first released 2023-04-19.
- — Current Value DJ Set 📍 Petit Bain, Paris | Bass Music, Drum & Bass, Neurofunk | STUDIO Invites. published by STUDIO. Next event w/ The Glitch Mob, Ivy Lab, Emperor, Oskar & Flyøu | 📆 08.11.25📍Paris 🎟 → Into bass music?.
- — Classic Jungle Pads From Scratch (Source Direct Pt.6). ) — published by Groovin in G. A complete walkthrough into recreating those classic 90's style jungle pads in Logic X.
- — Hybrid Minds DnB Set @ Snowbombing 2023. published by DJ Mag. Hybrid Minds play a 60 minute DJ set from the Racket Club during Snowbombing festival 2023.
- — Let It Roll 2023 | Official Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Let It Roll festival.
- — RAMPAGE OPEN AIR 2023 - THE AFTERMOVIE. the official film of that edition, released by WeAreRampageEvents.
- — Chase & Status - Baddadan (feat. IRAH, Trigga & Takura) | Spotify 2023 Wrapped Live in London. published by Chase & Status.
- — Liquicity Winterfestival 2023 Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Liquicity Events.
- — Sub Focus & Dimension at Printworks 30th Of April 2023 (Totally not a reupload). ) — published by Madmanslayer. This is a re-upload of the "Sub Focus & Dimension - Printworks Closing Weekend x UKF On Air (DJ Set)" mix.
- — Calibre Live at Dekmantel Festival - Drum and Bass - 2023. published by Bass Café. Calibre Live at Dekmantel Festival 2023 Drum & Bass mix Recording of Calibre's set at Dekmantel Festival 2023.
- — Outlook Origins 2023 - Official Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Outlook Festival.
- — Fabio & Grooverider & The Outlook Orchestra performing "In Love", live at Southbank Centre | Jan '23. published by Outlook Festival. From pirate radio to pioneering the Jungle sound at RAGE in London, then onto the major airwaves at Kiss and BBC Radio 1, the pair have helped forge a vast range of styles, including liquid, jump-up, technical, minimal and half-time.
- — Dimension - DJ Turn It Up (Live From Printworks). ) — published by Dimension. DJ Turn It Up as played by Dimension at the closing weekend of Printworks.
- — Maduk only set | Liquicity Festival 2023 🦆. 🦆 — Maduk only set's recording, published on Liquicity.
- — Chase & Status & Hedex - Liquor & Cigarettes (ft. ArrDee). ) — Chase & Status & Hedex's recording, first released 2023-09-15.
- — Sub Focus | Live From DnB Allstars 360°. ° — published by DnB Allstars.
- — Pendulum - 'Colourfast' (live for Like A Version). ) — published by triple j. Pendulum perform 'Colourfast' live for triple j's Like A Version.
- — Shogun Sessions - Makoto & MC Conrad. Shogun Sessions's recording, published on Shogun Audio.
- — Kanine - Light It Up. Kanine's recording, first released 2023-12-08.
- — Proximus presents: Celebration by Netsky (Live from an LA rooftop). ) — published by Netsky. In association with Proximus Pickx, Netsky brings a very special DJ Set to a rooftop in downtown LA, tune in before midnight on New Years Eve (CET) to experience the full thing with us.
- — Hybrid Minds - Drum n Bass Listening Liquid Set. Hybrid Minds's recording, published on Y☯LØ Official.
- — Urban Jungle mixed by Aphrodite (full album stream). ) — published by GravelGhost. #Jungle #drumandbass #hiphop mix by the legendary DJ Aphrodite for Priority Records.
- — Nu:Tone / Logistics / Commix（ニュートーン/ロジスティックス/コミックス. （ニュートーン/ロジスティックス/コミックス — published by essential records. Title:The Future Sound Of Cambridge Artist: Nu:Tone / Logistics / Commix （ニュートーン/ロジスティックス/コミックス） Label：Hospital Records – NHS74🇬🇧/Format :12×2 Condition(Jkt/Vinyl)EX- /VG 2004’s Drum n Bass 名門ドラムンベースレーベル「Hospital」の人気コンピ・シリーズ第1弾.
- — Ed Rush & Optical FULL SET @ Virus Bristol - Neurofunk Drum and Bass - March 23rd 2024. published by Neuroheadz. Ed Rush & Optical taking it back to the roots for the Neuroheadz crowd!.
- — Orchestra turns DnB DJ | LIVE DRUM & BASS MASHUP (Sub Focus, Pendulum, Macky Gee). ) — published by Polyphonic Orchestra. Last year, Polyphonic blew away The Netherlands from Melkweg Amsterdam to RAMPAGE.
- — DJ HAZARD LIVE @ DNB CLASSICS 2024. published by drum and bass files.
- — Mefjus - Live from Kasberg, Austria | Bass Mountain x UKF On Air. published by UKF On Air. Mefjus brings an ice-cold selection to Bass Mountain at Ski & Electronic Music Day Festival on Kasberg, Austria.
- — DnB / Aphrodite Nostalgia Mix (Jump Up DnB). ) — published by Dj Alexandr Ivlev. #aphrodite #музыка #music #electronicmusic #электроннаямузыка #новинка #новинкимузыки #лайк #врекомендации #вреки #ростовнадону #александривлев #alexandrivlev #djmix #dji #dnb #edm.
- — Andy C | Live From DnB Allstars 360°. ° — published by DnB Allstars.
- — Bay Of Islands (feat. Logistics). ) — published by Nu:Tone - Topic. Provided to YouTube by Hospital Records Bay Of Islands (feat.
- — Countdown (feat. Logistics). ) — published by Nu:Tone - Topic. Provided to YouTube by Hospital Records Countdown (feat.
- — Bleeper (feat. Logistics). ) — published by Nu:Tone - Topic. Provided to YouTube by Hospital Records Bleeper (feat.
- — Shy FX and UK Apache - Original Nuttah. Shy FX and UK Apache's recording, first released 2024-06-07.
- — Shy FX & UK Apache-Original Nuttah. Shy FX & UK Apache's recording, first released 2024-06-07.
- — Outlook Origins 2024 - Official Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Outlook Festival.
- — Chase & Status | Live From Milton Keynes Bowl (2024). ) — published by Chase & Status.
- — Official SUNANDBASS 2024 Aftermovie - XX Years edition - Relive the Magic. the official film of that edition, released by SUNANDBASS.
- — Chase & Status, Becky Hill - Disconnect (Live At The BRITs 2024). ) — published by Chase & Status. Listen to the new C&S mixtape ‘2 Ruff Vol.
- — SUB FOCUS @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2024 | circuitGROUNDS. published by Sub Focus.
- — BLACKLIST x RAMPAGE OPEN AIR 2024 [AFTERMOVIE]. ] — the official film of that edition, released by BLACKLIST.
- — Uncle Dugs & Brockie feat. Mc Det | Rinse Live From Boomtown 2024. published by Rinse FM, recorded at the 2024 edition. As genres, artists and scenes evolve and fragment, so Rinse remains locked to the pulse of the underground.
- — Spinscott - LIVE @ Boomtown Fair 2024 - FULL SET!. ! — published by Spinscott, recorded at the 2024 edition. Watch Spinscott, the Original Live Jungle & Drum & Bass Finger Drummer DJ, deliver a unique set in front of thousands of ravers at Boomtown Fair 2024!.
- — Liquicity Festival 2024 Aftermovie (Unofficial). ) — the official film of that edition, released by The Mosh.
- — DIMENSION @ ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL MIAMI 2024 | UMF. published by Dimension.
- — [IVY] - Live @ Boomtown Fair - 4x4 DnB Full Set 2024 (Origin). ) — published by [IVY], recorded at the 2024 edition. [IVY] Live video full set at Boomtown Fair 2024, on the Origin stage.
- — DJ Andy C With MC Skibadee, Shabba, Navigator, Fearless & Eksman @ Accelerated Culture Vs One Nation. published by Legendary sets and tape packs.
- — Shogun Sessions - Friction & SP:MC. Shogun Sessions's recording, published on Shogun Audio.
- — I Miss The Old Macky Gee - DJ set (Belgium Pop-up Party). ) — published by JUC Drum & Bass. I Miss The Old Macky Gee DJ set ( Belgium Pop-up Party) A few weeks ago, we hosted an exclusive Macky Gee pop-up party in Belgium to celebrate his latest release, I Miss the Old Macky!.
- — Bou, IRAH, Kanine & Trigga - Wicked & Dark | JUMP UP DNB. Bou, IRAH, Kanine & Trigga's recording, first released 2024-11-15.
- — Hybrid Minds Liquid Drum and Bass Mix (VOL 1). ) — published by Find Tunes. Find Tunes- Personnel Favourites Of Production duo "Hybrid Minds".
- — Kanine | Live From DnB Allstars 360°. ° — published by DnB Allstars.
- — The Sound of Calibre's Shelflife Series (Volume 1) #calibre #drumandbass #dnb #djmix. published by Rich Musique. Calibre has been at the forefront of the liquid drum and bass scene for over 20 years, bringing that unique soulful sound which can not be replicated!.
- — SERIAL KILLAZ ft. NAVIGATOR - Jungle Cakes 360 | Live from Hootananny Brixton. published by Jungle Cakes. Don't miss out on the next epic adventure – hit that notification bell to be the first to know when we drop new content!.
- — Goldie Presents Rufige Kru - Terminator (2025 Remastered). ) — Goldie Presents Rufige Kru's recording, published on Metalheadz.
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- — Goldie presents Rufige Kru - Still the Same (feat. CASISDEAD) [Official Video]. ] — Goldie presents Rufige Kru's recording, published on GOLDIE.
- — A.M.C - There In 10. A.M.C's recording, first released 2025-02-27.
- — Mel b2b Optical b2b Bailey - Virus @ Steelyard London 05/04/25. published by Optical Virus. This is a world exclusive triple back to back set recorded on the 5th April 2025 for Virus Recordings @ The Steelyard in London featuring Mel b2b Optical b2b Bailey with MC Rymetyme!!!.
- — Rufige Kru - Goldikus (feat. Cleveland Watkiss) [Visualiser]. ] — Rufige Kru's recording, first released 2025-05-16.
- — RAMPAGE Open Air - My Aftermovie (2025) : Inside the Chaos. the official film of that edition, released by thedaft91.
- — Drum and Bass Mix songs Live Set 6 2025 🔥 Subfocus - Netsky - Dimensions - Delta Heavy - Andy C. published by DJ Mike Mr.
- — Liquicity Festival 2025 l Official Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Liquicity.
- — Sub Focus @ IICON, Glastonbury 2025. published by DNB RECORDINGS.
- — Crossy Presents: Elements @ Boomtown 2025 ft Trafic MC.. published by Crossy, recorded at the 2025 edition. Recorded live at Boomtown 2025 in The Hidden Woods.
- — [IVY]’s Boomtown Secret Set 2025 (Full Video). ) — published by [IVY].
- — Samurai Breaks b2b Napes w/ Blackeye MC (Live From Boomtown 2025). ) — published by CriticalMusic, recorded at the 2025 edition. Critical Sound Events → Recorded live on 9th August at the Critical Sound takeover of the Anara Forest Stage, Boomtown.
- — Let It Roll 2025 | Official Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Let It Roll festival.
- — Liquicity Festival 2025 | Official Trailer 👩🚀. 👩🚀 — the official film of that edition, released by Liquicity Events.
- — DIMENSION @ ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL MIAMI 2025 | UMF. published by Dimension.
- — Liquicity Festival 2025 Aftermovie (unofficial). ) — the official film of that edition, released by The Mosh.
- — LIQUICITY 2025 | Drum And Bass Festival | Unofficial Aftermovie. the official film of that edition, released by Kipsonik.
- — Black Sun Empire @ Liquicity Festival 2025. published by blacksunempire, recorded at the 2025 edition. Bringing neurofunk to Liquicity Festival ;) Liquicity is celebrating 10 years of Liquicity Festival on July 24-26 2026.
- — A Little Sound @ Boomtown 2025 - Lion's Gate Stage. published by A Little Sound, recorded at the 2025 edition. A Little Sound live at Boomtown 2025 #dnb #drumandbass #alittlesound ____________________________________ IG: TT: FB: SC:.
- — Rareman & Truant FT. SP:MC, Jammz & Crazy D [Live From Outlook Origins 2025]. ] — published by Outlook Festival. HVYWGHT business as Rareman & Truant stepped up to the Olive Grove with SP:MC, Jammz & Crazy D in tow on opening night of OO25.
- — METHOD Liquicity Festival 2025 Live Set | Best Drum and Bass Mix (ft. Sub Focus, Andromedik, Metrik). ) — published by METHOD // DRUM & BASS MIXES, recorded at the 2025 edition. Next year, Liquicity is celebrating 10 years of Liquicity Festival on July 24-26 2026!.
- — Hedex b2b bou @ rampage open air 2025. published by Vincent Vloeberghs / A4 Kiingzrr, recorded at the 2025 edition. I do not own the video, captured from the rampage livestream!.
- — Pendulum Live Lokerse Feesten 2025. published by TheMidnightRunner93. Pendulum perfroming live at Lokerse Feesten 2025.
- — Dimension @ EDC Las Vegas 2025 - kineticFIELD. published by Dimension.
- — Crossy B2B Gray w/ Carasel @ The Temple, Glastonbury Festival 2025. published by DnB Allstars.
- — Goldie Presents Rufige Kru - Kemistry feat. Diane Charlemagne (2025 Remastered). ) — Goldie Presents Rufige Kru's recording, published on Metalheadz.
- — Goldie presents Rufige Kru - Sinister (2025 Remastered). ) — Goldie presents Rufige Kru's recording, published on Metalheadz.
- — Original Sin - Back To You (ft. Gracie Van Brunt). ) — Original Sin's recording, published on Husky Records.
- — Shogun Sessions - Pola & Bryson w/ Carasel | Boomtown 2025. Shogun Sessions's recording, published on Shogun Audio.
- — Ed Rush (DJ Set) - Virus @ Steelyard London - 05/04/25. published by Optical Virus. Brought to you by the one and only Ed Rush - this is a super sick exclusive solo set featuring MC Rymetyme - recorded live at The Steelyard in London for Virus Recordings on the 5th of April 2025!!!.
- — DANNY P B2B HYDES : LIVE @ MACKY GEE X TOUCHBASE - NOTTINGHAM 📍 ( FULL SET ). ) — published by Danny p. Big ups to everyone that was there , it was absolutely crazy ❤️ #dnb #newmusic #dj #drumandbass #nottingham #rave #fyp #viral.
- — Mefjus & Camo & Krooked - Sientelo (Red Bull Symphonic Johann Strauss 2025 Edition). ) — Mefjus & Camo & Krooked's recording, first released 2021-08-31.
- — Dimension & Karen Harding - Guardian Angel. Dimension & Karen Harding's recording, first released 2025-10-31.
- — THIS IS HOW CAMO & KROOKED AND MEFJUS DO IT (CRAZY DNB)!. )! — published by Letsynthesize. This video dives deep into the Camo & Krooked and Mefjus inspired world of neurofunk and modern drum and bass.
- — Sub Focus presents 'Circular Sound' Live From Alexandra Palace. published by DJ Mag. We present a special recording of Sub Focus live from Alexandra Palace.
- — Koji Aiken | Live Drum & Bass Set @ Bou x Kanine (Vancouver). ) — published by Koji Aiken. Live drum & bass set from Bou x Kanine in Vancouver.
- — Current Value DJ Set 📍 STUDIO Invites | Drum & bass. published by STUDIO. Next STUDIO Invites in Paris (18.04) with EPROM x G Jones, Buunshin, ROI OS, and M.A.D.
- — Current Value - What It Be [NeuroPlague Music] * (Drum And Bass//Neurofunk). ) — Current Value's recording, first released 2026-03-13.
- — Dimension & bbyclose - Once In A Lifetime. Dimension & bbyclose's recording, first released 2026-03-31.
- — Hybrid Minds with Tempza - Live @ Rampage Open Air (04.07.25) REUPLOAD. published by iconics, recorded at the 2026 edition.
- — DJ HAZARD LIVE @ DNB CLASSICS FEBRUARY 2026. published by drum and bass files.
- — VISLA - Chrome Heights. VISLA's recording, first released 2026-06-12.
- — ANDY C live from the Worldwide Stage, Ultra Miami 2026 [Drum & Bass DJ Set]. ] — published by ANDY C.
- — Sub Focus @ EDC Las Vegas 2026 (kineticFIELD). ) — published by Sub Focus.
- — INFEKT B2B Samplifire (Trench Time) At Rampage Open Air 2026. published by Samplifire. Our first time on the new Rampage Open Air Mainstage, core memory unlocked.
- — Macky Gee - McDonalds DnB Rave | Live set Belgium. published by JUC Drum & Bass. We threw a Drum & Bass rave in McDonald's 🍔😤 | Macky Gee Full Set with MC- B-Line!.
- — Camo & Krooked & Mefjus - Redemption (ft. Joe Killington). ) — Camo & Krooked & Mefjus's recording, first released 2026-07-21.
- — Dimension | Live From DnB Allstars 360°. ° — published by DnB Allstars.
- — Mara live at Subset festival (Dancefloor DNB: Sub Focus, Dimension, Kanine, Rova, Loboski, Pirapus). ) — published by Mara. what a great time :D Thanks Subset and to all my Swiss fellas for this magical moment x3 !.
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