Drum n Bass

1. The Fix, from Detroit, were one of the first midwest hardcore bands - although they were relatively short-lived. They managed to tour a couple times throughout the Southwest and on the West Coast, and also released two of the first records on Touch & Go. After the band's 1982 breakup, the singer and bassist were briefly in Blight, with Tesco Vee, who put out a single 7" on Touch & Go. 2. Electronic musician, mainly producing House music.

When you mix elements together it’s all about the Qemistry. Brighton trio The Qemists mix up genres and guest vocalists until you don’t know what’s hit you. Titanium-tipped drum’n’bass beats anchor many tracks, while layers of distorted rock guitars assault the senses. Throw in hip hop, dancehall, metal and soul, and vocalists like Faith No More’s Mike Patton, Wiley, Alabama 3’s Zoe Devlin Love, and Jenna G and you’ve got “Join The Q”, a debut album that covers more ground than most acts manage in a career.

Blazin was introduced to Jungle in 1995, and was instantly hooked to the fast beats and heavy bass lines. In 1998 he started mixing after moving to Cambridge where he was heavily influenced by listening to tape packs, and inspired by witnessing the likes of Andy C, Randall & Swift, performing at raves such as Warning and One Nation. In 2000, Blazin moved to the South West where he got his first booking at an event called Life, in the 1500 capacity Dance Academy, Plymouth.

Nubreed, a 'Nu Skool Breaks' band based in Melbourne, Australia is made up of Jase, Myke and Db. Know for their dynamic live shows and a style that pushes the boundries. Nubreed draw on a wide range of influences like old skool jazz, neo-tech, funk, breaks, hip hop and drum and bass. They are seen as a band rather than a group, as they MC and sing on their tracks and due to their wide influences, they have a sound more like a band.

Read more about Nubreed on Last.fm.