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Alix Perez

North London based DJ/producer Alix Perez is one of the strongest young producers in the Drum and Bass scene and undoubtedly one of its most prolific up and coming DJs. Already with a number of releases on established labels such as Shogun Audio, Liquid V, Bassbin, Creative Source, Horizons, Progress, Brigand and Fokuz, there aren't many drum and bass DJs on the circuit without a Perez tune in their bag.

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Instra:mental

No other artists have had such an immediate impact on drum and bass in recent years as Instra:mental, the highly acclaimed duo of Al Bleek and kid drama. Since their early releases on Soul:R and darkestral, the pair have been steadily building momentum with a number of influential singles across labels such exit and Naked Lunch and developing a diverse and unique sound that crosses a range of styles and tempos.

The Bird

There are 3 bands with the name The Bird 1. Sydney electronica
Over the last 10 years The Bird have established a solid reputation as one of Australia's finest live electronic dance outfits, and in the studio have continued to push musical boundaries. “Birdville Sessions” is the latest release from this dynamic group. Recorded in Ben's shed in the suburb of Marrickville, Sydney, and then handed over to the master of BJB Studios, Chris Townend...

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Netsky

Hailing from a small town in Belgium, Netsky (real name: Boris Daenen) is one of the most promising upcoming producers of the moment. In the last 4 years involved in music production, he realized that he likes his drum & bass deep and soulful. He is trying to balance the deepness and musicality of his sound with heavy beats and bass to keep the dancefloor alive. With a number of 12"s on Hype's Liqweed Ganja and Twisted Individual's Allsorts in the pipeline, he's on the way to being a big name.

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Blokhe4d

Blokhe4d is the collaborative project between Michael "Vegas" (formerly of Bad Company UK) alongside Swiss-born Jonas "Uman". The project merges drum and bass, dubstep and electro with their own brand of techno, disco and house in an explosive manner. They have already secured several releases on Hospital Records (home of High Contrast, London Elektricity and Netsky), as well as singles on their own Bad Taste imprint and remix work.

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Asylum

This name can refer to many different bands. An artist better known as L Double, Drum and Bass DJ and producer who released records on Goldie's label Metalheadz. HC-Metal band from Krakow, Poland. Death/thrash metal band from Sweden. Thrash Metal band from Auckland, New Zealand. Noise / Hardcore Techno / Speedcore From Newcastle, Australia. Releases music on Drillbits Noise Machine Label Gothic/horror band from Finland. From same author as Banquet Of Illusion. Hungarian metal band with only woman members (four women).

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audio damage

An Australian artist that started to be associated with electronic music way back in the early nineties. His major passion back then was hardcore and first started producing on a tine program called Impulse Tracker. This program taught him the basic elements of production and was a stepping stone for things to come. Amidst the turn of the century a new style was being created which was a mixture of hard trance and hardcore elements, this was soon to be known as hardstyle. Once immediately knew the style of music he was meant to create.

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Pariah

There are a number of artists/bands under the name of Pariah. 1. Pseudonym of London, UK based dubstep/future garage producer Arthur Cayzer who has released a single, Detroit Falls, and an EP, Safehouses on the legendary dance label R&S Records. He has also provided licensed remixes for media darlings The xx and illustrious RnB/Soul vocalists Erykah Badu and Brandy. Cayzer has been gaining vocal supporters such as BBC Radio 1 DJ and electronic music evangelist Mary Anne Hobbs and contributed a mix to her show.

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