14 Dec Monty: New Zealand has “One of the Best Scenes for D&B” in the World
We chat with 1985 Music affiliate Monty about his connection to the label, his new debut album, and his love for drum & bass down under....
17 Nov Producer Spotlight: Roni Size
Bristol’s drum & bass kingpin Roni Size talks old school samplers, drum breaks and his debut sample pack — available now via Loopcloud....
03 Nov Playlist of the Week: DJ Marky
To celebrate the Innergrounds Records' forthcoming 100th release, label boss and Brazilian drum & bass all-star DJ Marky weaves through classic and modern-day D&B weapons in his Playlist of the Week. ...
18 Oct Danny Byrd and D Double E Join Forces on “Selecta”
Danny Byrd and D Double E link up for the ultimate crossover collab on the D&B stomper, "Selecta" — out now via Ministry Of Sound....
14 Oct Hype Label of the Month: Onyx Recordings
Beatport learns more about the explosive drum & bass label Onyx Recordings, with UK heavyweight Operate serving an exclusive mix....
29 Sep Playlist of the Week: Kasra
Drum & bass kingpin Kasra puts together a list of best "upfront" bangers — both classic and new — for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
17 Sep The 7 Best Drum & Bass Tracks On Beatport
You May Have Missed
Our expert curation team brings you the best tracks on Beatport you may have missed. This time featuring Alix Perez, Benny L, Teej, Jam Thieves and more....
15 Sep Playlist of the Week: Hybrid Minds
British drum & bass duo Hybrid Minds identify some of the best bangers in their arsenal for Beatport's Playlist of the Week....
27 Aug Beatport Exclusive: Phase & Grey Code Deliver Vicious
“Call In Me” EP on Metalheadz
Drum & Bass linchpins Phase and Grey Code unite on a new devilish two-tracker, "Call In Me" — out now via Metalheadz....
28 Jul The 25 Best Tracks of 2021 (So Far)
With the help of our contributors from around the world, Beatportal compiles the 25 best tracks of 2021 (so far)....
23 Jul Celebrated MC and Vocalist Fox Says His
New Album is “Really a lot of Survival Music”
Fox chats about the difficulties many MCs face, his relationship with Lenzman how he put his new album together, and more....
14 Jul Beatport Exclusive: Quadrant & Iris Remix Marcus Intalex & Future Cut’s “Plastic”
Future Cut releases a Quadrant & Iris remix of their track "Plastic" with Marcus Intalex to help benefit The Marcus Intalex Music Foundation....
01 Jul Beatport’s Definitive History of Drum & Bass
Beatport explores the past, present, and future of the global D&B scene in Beatport’s Definitive History of Drum & Bass....
17 Jun Enter the Global Producer Challenge and Win a Dream Studio Setup Worth $30,000
Loopcloud and Beatport have teamed up to announce the biggest global producer challenge of 2021 with a $100,000 prize pool....
11 Jun Beatport Exclusive: Go “Sunbathing In Space” with Unglued
Drum & bass wunderkind Unglued hands over a new exclusive track ahead of his debut 'Interplanetary Radio' LP on Hospital Records....
20 May Lenzman: “The Magic is in The Blue Notes”
We talk with The North Quarter founder Lenzman about his new mini-album, his family inspirations, and the current state of drum & bass....
16 May Artist of the Month: Break
We uncover the humble story behind Break — a veteran of the drum & bass scene and one of Beatport’s best-selling artists....
30 Apr Beatport Exclusive: Break Drops Two Fresh Cuts on Symmetry Recordings
Beatport grabs the exclusive of drum & bass kingpin Break's latest two-tracker for Symmetry Recordings, 'Never Say Never / Zodiac.'...
28 Apr Beatport Insider April 2021: Top-Selling Drum & Bass Tracks, Artists, and Labels
Beatport outlines the top-selling drum & bass tracks, artists, and labels that have been dominating the store over the past six months....
26 Apr Introducing: Kyrist, a Rising Star of Drum & Bass
We learn the story behind Kyrist, a life-long music selector whose been driving change at the forefront of drum & bass’ male-dominated scene....
21 Apr Beatport Next: IMANU is a Production Prodigy, and the Future is Bright
We catch up with Beatport Next artist and drum & bass wunderkind, IMANU, to learn more about his changes in sound, his greatest accomplishments, and more....
29 Mar Grafix Honors 25 Years of Hospital Records with an Exclusive Mix
Grafix celebrates and reflects on the 25th anniversary of seminal drum & bass imprint, Hospital Records, with an exclusive mix and interview....
01 Mar Label of the Month: Hospital Records
We dive into the history of the drum & bass scene's most accomplished music label, Hospital Records, to celebrate its 25-year-anniversary....
22 Jan Whiney Drops Exclusive new
Hospital Records Single, “Headlines,” with MC Subten
Listen to Whiney's 'Bubblers: Part Three' — the final chapter of his acclaimed EP series — via drum & bass mainstay Hospital Records....
15 Jan Meet 10 of the Best Underground Drum & Bass Acts in Asia
Unchained Recordings founder Daniel Power explores the surge of drum & bass in Asia with 10 of the region's best producers....
08 Jan The 7 Best Drum & Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
The best drum & bass tracks on Beatport that you may have missed, featuring: Ivy Lab, Kanine, DJ Hazard, Calibre, Waeys, and more. ...
12 Nov A Short History of the Foghorn: The Most Divisive Sound in Drum & Bass
We explore foghorn, a sound that has dominated modern drum & bass, with pioneers of the sound, including Serum, Voltage, Tyke and more....
04 Nov DJ Krust: “My Approach to Making Music is to get Outside of that Comfort Zone”
Drum & bass pioneer DJ Krust discusses mentoring, cinema, and his first album in 14 years, 'The Edge of Everything', on Crosstown Rebels....
02 Nov Nastia Brings Explosive Talent to Beatport’s Livestream Program, The Residency
We take a look at the debut of Beatport's new monthly livestream program, The Residency, with our first guest curator, Nastia....
30 Oct Chase & Status: “Fabric is an Institution in British and Global Clubbing”
We speak to drum & bass kingpins Chase & Status about their new mix album 'RTRN II FABRIC' and unpack their love of the UK dance music hub....
28 Oct Meet The Artists Defining Jungle’s New Era
We speak to acts like AceMo, DJ Noir, Coco Bryce, Tim Reaper, and more about the new era of jungle that is taking over the airwaves....
25 Sep Bou’s “Veteran VIP” is a Beatport Number 1
We catch up with Manchester-based producer Amine Bouguenna, AKA Bou, whose track “Veteran VIP” just hit Beatport’s overall top spot. ...
20 Aug Serum’s Drum & Bass Heater “Chop House” is a
Beatport Number 1
Serum's slammer "Chop House" reaches number 1 on Beatport, making it the first time two drum & bass tracks have landed the spot back-to-back....
19 Aug The 7 Best Drum & Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed
We look at some of the best drum & bass tracks on Beatport this month. Featuring: Harka, Phace, Waeys, Ill Truth, Was A Be, Simula, & more....
12 Aug The 10 Best Drum & Bass Acts You’ve (Probably)
Never Heard Of
We pick out ten up-and-coming drum & bass artists who you need to keep an eye on, such as: A.Fruit, Dilemma, Javano, Dubshun, Waeys, & more....
12 Aug The Phibes Remix of Beat Assassins’ “Home Grown” is a Beatport Number 1
We catch up with drum & bass duo Phibes, whose remix of Beat Assassins’ “Home Grown” on Jungle Cakes just hit Beatport’s overall top spot....
24 Jul Opinion: It’s Time to Respect the Jungle MC
In this opinion piece, Dave Jenkin's explores why the drum & bass MC deserves more value, respect, and acknowledgment in the genre's culture....
24 Jun Where are the Women in Drum & Bass?
Julia Toppin dives deep into the history of jungle and investigates the marginalization of women in the jungle and drum & bass scene....
30 Apr ReConnect Returns With A Special
Drum & Bass Edition
The third official ReConnect livestream will feature 14-hour of nonstop drum & bass madness on Saturday, May 2, 2020....
29 Apr The Best Drum & Bass on Beatport This Month
We highlight the top performing drum & bass tracks on Beatport in April, 2020, featuring: Kasra, Ray Keith, Clipz, Wingz, S.P.Y, & more....
24 Apr Critical Music’s Rising Star, Particle, Delivers an Atomic
Drum & Bass Mix
Essential drum & bass imprint Critical Music shows off the blaring sound of the genre's newest prodigy, Particle....
07 Apr Label of the Month: Critical Music
Beatport selects Critical Music — one the most essential drum & bass outfits in the UK — as its Label of the Month for April, 2020....
04 Mar Rockwell Picks The 6 Most Important Tracks of His Career
In his own words, London's Rockwell — a hero of drum & bass — tells the stories behind some of his most important tracks...
03 Dec DJ Hazard Picks The 5 Most Important Tracks of His Career
With the release of "Far Fetched," drum & bass veteran DJ Hazard walks us through his discography and highlights five of his most essential productions. ...