Klax

Klax is a Brighton-based drum and bass trio consisting of Ben Griffin, Ben Pickersgill (Locust Lung), and Joel Dawes (Riskotheque). Emerging in the mid-2010s, they quickly became a staple of the influential Critical Music imprint, a label synonymous with the 'underground' and 'techy' side of the genre.

Their sound identity is rooted in high-fidelity production, characterized by sharp, clinical transients and a sophisticated approach to sub-bass engineering that avoids the cliches of mainstream neurofunk. The group's evolution has seen them move between traditional 174 BPM rollers and more experimental halftime structures, reflecting a broader trend in the UK scene toward genre-fluid bass music. Critically, they are regarded as 'producers' producers,' often cited for their clean mixdowns and innovative percussion layering. Their position in the scene is firmly within the technical-experimental wing of DnB, bridging the gap between the dark minimalism of the early 2000s and the high-definition sound design of the modern era.