Drum And Bass

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Drum and bass is a UK-born electronic dance music genre that emerged in the mid-1990s, defined by rapid broken beats (typically 160-180 BPM) layered over heavy sub-bass. If you collect fast, bass-heavy dance vinyl, this genre's evolution from underground rave culture to mainstream radio staple is essential context.

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That's Showbiz Baby: The Encore by Jade — album cover

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That's Showbiz Baby - Black by Jade — album cover

About the Drum And Bass genre

The genre took shape within the UK rave scene and quickly spread internationally to Europe, Russia, and the USA. Early drum and bass records pushed fragmented, syncopated breaks at velocities that distinguished the style from house and techno, while the sub-bass remained the anchor that defined the sound on a proper sound system or turntable with decent low-end extension.

For roughly a decade after its birth, drum and bass remained underground, but the mid-2000s shift toward more accessible production changed its profile. Acts like Pendulum brought heavier, rock-influenced elements to the sound, while High Contrast crafted a more refined approach. Labels such as Breakbeat Kaos and Hospital Records became crucial tastemakers, introducing the genre to collectors beyond the specialist DJ circuit. Radio play, particularly on BBC Radio 1, widened the listener base considerably.

Today drum and bass continues to gain traction among both dedicated collectors and casual listeners. The genre's catalog ranges from harder, darker neurofunk variants to liquid, jazzy interpretations, giving you plenty of stylistic ground to explore across vinyl releases and reissues.