Electronic · GB · Active since 1998

Drumsound & Bassline Smith

High-octane drum and bass built for massive sound systems. Polished, aggressive, and relentlessly energetic tracks that command the dancefloor to move.

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This is the sound of peak-time adrenaline. Drumsound & Bassline Smith specialize in a brand of drum and bass that feels physically imposing, characterized by razor-sharp percussion and basslines that vibrate through your chest. It is music designed for the largest possible speakers, where every snare hit is a crack of lightning and every bass drop is a seismic event.

What sets them apart is the sheer technical polish they bring to the 'jump-up' and 'techstep' subgenres. While some jungle is gritty and lo-fi, their work is gleaming and cinematic, often incorporating anthemic vocal hooks and massive synth leads that bridge the gap between underground rave culture and main-stage festival energy. There is a clear lineage to the funk and soul backgrounds of the members, hidden in the groove of their most aggressive rhythms.

Start with the 'Atmosphere' album or the 'Booyaka EP' to hear their evolution. These releases showcase their ability to balance raw jungle heritage with the high-fidelity production standards of modern electronic music, making them a perfect entry point for anyone who wants their music loud, fast, and uncompromising.

Drumsound & Bassline Smith are a British electronic music production group, consisting of Andy Wright and Ben Wiggett (the duo known as Drumsound) along with Simon 'Bassline' Smith. They met at one of Derby's club nights in the summer of 1998. Their record label is Technique Recordings, which celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2019.
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Our Catalog3 Albums · 2004 · 2017
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