Electronic · Active since 1987

Karma

Soulful, submerged drum and bass that feels like a late-night city walk. Dusty samples meet liquid rhythms for deep, contemplative listening.

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This is drum and bass for the quiet hours, where the frantic energy of the dancefloor is replaced by a deep, liquid interiority. It sounds like soul records being played through a thick layer of fog, with crisp breakbeats providing a steady heartbeat beneath layers of warm, low-pass filtered synths. The mood is consistently bittersweet, balancing the technical precision of modern electronic production with the organic, dusty imperfections of sampled jazz and soul.

What sets this sound apart is the sense of space and submergence. Instead of aggressive, mid-range growls, you get deep sub-bass that feels like it's coming from underwater. The percussion is intricate but never intrusive, utilizing ghost notes and subtle delays to create a sense of constant, fluid motion. It is music that rewards close listening but also functions perfectly as a sophisticated backdrop for deep focus.

Start with the Reminisce EP to hear the perfect marriage of nostalgic soul textures and rolling breakbeats. It is the ideal entry point for anyone who wants the tempo of drum and bass but the emotional weight of downtempo and acid jazz. It is music that captures the specific loneliness and beauty of being awake when everyone else is asleep.

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