Latest announcements, albums and events from the international DnB scene
INTERVIEW: Neonlight describe their shift towards more detailed sound design
January 26, 2026
Source: Drum & Bass UK
The interview with Neonlight focuses on the creation of the track Purple Radiance, which they describe as a conscious shift towards greater restraint and detailed sound design. The producers describe how the song took a long time to create and was fundamentally rewritten several times. It was originally a remix, which gradually transformed into an original track. The key goal was to create cinematic tension and atmosphere right from the start of the song, rather than relying on an immediate drop.
Neonlight talks about the emphasis on space, dynamics, and gradually building energy instead of overcrowded arrangements. They also explain the rhythmic structure of the track, including working with a triplet groove and transitioning to 4×4 in the latter part.
Purple Radiance was released on the Evolution Chamber label and according to the authors, it represents their current production philosophy based on precision, patience and long-term functionality of the track in sets.
SINGLE: Wilkinson presents new euphoric track Eternity ahead of fifth album Infinity release
January 30, 2026
Source: RaveLink
Wilkinson kicks off 2026 with the release of his new single Eternity, featuring vocalist Mougleta. It is his first release of the year and a clear signal of the further development of his sound.
Track kombinuje tranceově laděné akordy, povznášející synťáky a emotivní vokální výkon, cílený jak na hlavní festivalová pódia, tak na pozdní klubové hodiny.
Eternity signals a more open and epic sound direction. The single also serves as a precursor to the fifth studio album Infinity, scheduled for release in late spring.
INTERVIEW: Zombie Cats o své evoluci
20 January 2026
Source: Kmag
The duo Zombie Cats have made a reputation for their neuro sound and releases on labels like Eatbrain and Blackout during their classic era since 2015. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their work began to tend towards more atmospheric and artistic influences, such as collaborations with underground label Galacy and melodic tracks like Make Me Move and No More on Liquicity.
Since then, they have been alternating between harder neuro releases with melodic and tech elements on various labels, including DeVice, Dispatch, and High Tea Recordings, while continuing on their own Zombie Cats Label. According to them, the album Tech Dreams, released in April 2023, marked a shift in thinking and began to shape the future direction of their work.
The interview took place between the release of the annual compilation Undead: X Year Anniversary and the upcoming remix version Tech Dreams | the Remixes, in which the duo outlined their plans for 2026 and beyond.
ANNIVERSARY: The album No More Idols celebrates 15 years since its release
January 28, 2026
Source: Wikipedia
The album by British duo Chase & Status was released on January 28, 2011, through Vertigo, Mercury, and RAM labels, and is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. It is their second studio album and first full-length release since their 2008 debut More than Alot.
No More Idols was accompanied by several successful singles that charted in the UK and raised the duo’s profile in the mainstream. The album was well received by critics and fans alike and became one of the key drum and bass titles of the early 2010s.
ANNIVERSARY: The Prodigy announce 30th anniversary and vinyl reedition of Firestarter single
January 30, 2026
Source: DJ Mag
The British electronic band has announced a special vinyl edition of their iconic single Firestarter, which will be released on March 13, 2026, almost exactly 30 years after its original release on March 18, 1996.
The new vinyl edition, titled *Firestarter – x30*, will feature the original version of the track, an instrumental version, and remixes by Empirion and Andy C, complemented by updated artwork and printed inner sleeves.
The vinyl is now available for pre-order and is being offered through the band’s official store. The reissue reflects the enduring impact of this single, which originally became the band’s first number one on the UK Singles Chart and one of their most famous works.