TC
High-energy jump-up drum and bass defined by massive, bouncy basslines and the producer's own soulful vocals. Pure dancefloor adrenaline for peak-time sets.
High-energy jump-up drum and bass defined by massive, bouncy basslines and the producer's own soulful vocals. Pure dancefloor adrenaline for peak-time sets.
TC creates the kind of music that makes a room feel like it's physically bouncing. It is the sound of the UK drum and bass scene at its most extroverted and playful, trading the dark, moody textures of jungle for bright, metallic 'wobble' basslines and punchy, high-fidelity drums. There is a distinct sense of fun here, often bordering on the irreverent, which earned his style the 'clownstep' moniker in the mid-2000s.
What truly sets TC apart is his versatility as a triple threat: producer, DJ, and vocalist. Unlike many of his peers who rely on guest MCs, TC often provides his own hooks, lending a soulful, human element to the mechanical precision of his tracks. His production is characterized by aggressive mid-range frequencies and a 'wall of sound' approach that ensures every track is a certified club weapon.
Start with the 2007 classic 'Evolution' to hear the blueprint for modern jump-up. It captures a specific moment in Bristol's music history where rave culture met pop sensibility, resulting in tracks that are as catchy as they are heavy. It's essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the high-energy side of the D&B spectrum.
Tom Casswell, better known as TC and also as Tommy Boy, is an English drum and bass producer, singer and DJ. He left school and started making music inspired by the sounds of the Bristol scene and the music and atmosphere of St. Paul's, the area of Bristol where he grew up. The first two releases from TC "Get It On" and "Make a Little Space" appeared on Bristol based label BS1 Records. His debut album, Evolution, was released in 2007 on D-Style Recordings. TC also presented the latest edition of Watch the Ride, a compilation CD released several times a year. Scratch Perverts and DJ Zinc have released them previously. His tracks "Deep" (featuring MC Jakes) and "Jump" have achieved critical acclaim in the rave scene. TC has made appearances on shows hosted by Radio 1's Zane Lowe and was regarded as a breath of fresh air in the drum and bass scene. He is featured as a vocalist and an additional producer in "Plasticworld", a song on Pendulum's 2005 album Hold Your Colour (which topped 225,000 sales), along with other featured artist Fats. He was also a vocalist for the Sub Focus song "Follow the Light", which was featured in Douwma's self-titled album, Sub Focus. His follow-up Sub Focus collaboration with Culture Shock, "You Make It Better", also features his vocals and was released on Torus. His 2013 single "Get Down Low" was released through Skrillex's record label Owsla and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 183. In 2014, DJ Fresh reworked Casswell's previously unreleased song "Make You Bounce" and Little Nikki added vocals. The product, "Make U Bounce", was released on 29 June as the third single from Fresh's forthcoming fourth studio album. Following its chart success, Casswell signed to 3Beat for his next single "Everything for a Reason", released on 26 October. His collaboration with Wilkinson, entitled "Hit the Floor", was released in January 2015 through RAM Records. In January 2016, he played the world's first Dolby Atmos night, at Ministry of Sound. TC's sophomore album, Unleash the Wolves, was released on 8 July 2016 via 3Beat, and includes the single "Rep" (featuring Jakes). He was also the featured vocalist on Zomboy's single "Saints and Sinners", released on 7 August 2017.
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Shares drum and bass (subgenres); energetic, confident, rebellious (moods)
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