Kyrist (UK)
Kyrist is a South Wales based Drum & Bass producer and DJ. Her swift rise to
eminence reflects superb quality control, with a handful of outstanding releases on
premier drum & bass labels such as Critical, Hospital and Dispatch Recordings.
A striking talent behind the decks, Kyrist is an increasing regular for high profile
events such as Alix Perez's 1985 Music, Break's Symmetry Recordings + Festivals
Let It Roll, Outlook Croatia, Boomtown & Hospitality On The Beach, as well as recent
plays at Glastonbury, Dour Festival and Tomorrowland.
Kyrist set at Shogun Sessions
Visionobi (UK)
Winning Best Newcomer MC at 2013’s Drum & Bass Arena awards, Visionobi broke
the glass ceiling that held back many of his contemporaries, becoming the go-to host
for many of the scene’s biggest players, including Metalheadz, Shogun Audio,
Soulvent and many more.
Originally sharpening his vocal skills as part of a Southampton based drum and bass
family that included Gerra & Stone and Joe Raygun, the group created a thriving
local scene, with Visionobi expanding his talents beyond the city and holding down a
‘Visionobi Presents’ residency at London’s superclub Fabric, an ever-expanding
phenomenon operating under the ‘Colony’ brand as well as ‘Visionobi Presents‘.
Besides establishing himself on the live circuit, Visionobi also presides over an
impressive discography, including releases on the mighty Metalheadz, Dispatch
Recordings, Sun & Bass Recordings and Soulvent, all showcasing his
thought-provoking grasp of conscious lyrical content and his infectiously pulsating
flow. His deep musical knowledge and eye for rising talent earned him an incredible
4-year run hosting Metalheadz’ Rinse FM show.
2023 saw the release of his long-awaited debut album ‘Weather The Storm’ on
Soulvent Records. The album, the culmination of 25 years of work, boasts a
whopping 14 collaborators, featuring some of the game’s most valued and esteemed
vocalists and producers. Visionobi’s first foray into the long-player format showcases
his talent for both writing and delivery across a whole range of styles and sub-genres
from our diverse scene.
Focussing more of his energy towards performing as a DJ/MC, showcasing his
album, his mixing ability and MCing prowess, Visionobi is taking things to the next
level as well as continuing to host for some of the scene's most valued artists.
Visionobi hosting Monrroe at 5 years of Overview
Askel & Elere
Askel & Elere are a Helsinki-based drum & bass duo known for their deep, melodic
sound and a distinctly melancholic Finnish touch. Since 2018, they’ve been blending
moody atmospheres with rich rhythms, drawing on everything from soul to punk to
video game soundtracks.
They’ve performed in places such as London, Amsterdam and Croatia, earned
support from tastemakers like Pola & Bryson, Noisia and London Elektricity, and
released on well-respected labels including Hospital, Soulvent and Delta9. They’re
also a part of the new liquid collective Souled Out with their own show on IDA Radio.
With Askel’s background in drumming and Elere’s roots in bass and vocals, their
music strikes a balance between crispy percussion and emotional depth. It’s
thought-provoking, tastefully textured, and ever evolving. The weather may be cold,
but the tunes are hot.
DJ Sofa
DJ Sofa has been making steady waves in the contemporary jungle scene for a good
few years, working with seminal labels like Ruff N Tuff, Ako Beatz, Future Retro, N4
and Straight Up Breakbeat and many more.
Their productions cover all nooks and crannies of jungle and beyond, with a catalog
of over 40 released records, of which latest ’Coming in’ recently dropped on DJ
Flight’s acclaimed label play:musik. Personal sample selection, ruff with the smooth
attitude and beautifully crafted melodies are key elements in DJ Sofa productions.
Sharing the stage with og jungle legends like DJ Dextrous, Storm and Bizzy B to
name a few, their sets have been heard from Copenhagen to London, gaining praise
for their technicality and energy. Coming in with over 10 years of experience behind
the decks and in the studio they have cemented their place in the modern jungle and
drum & bass scene.
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Superheater
A superheater is a boiler component that heats steam beyond its saturation
temperature, turning it into dry, high-energy steam.
Superheater is also a DJ, longtime Spinni active, and member of the 9th District
collective. His sound blends laid-back house grooves, deep atmospheric techno, and
leftfield breakbeat selections, shaped for everything from sunlit garden parties to
shadows deep underground.
At S30, Superheater will open the weekend with a breaks-driven set guaranteed to
warm you up for what's ahead.
2StepDaddy
Paavo Ojala, aka 2StepDaddy is a seasoned Spinni member and a dedicated UK
bass music specialist. From lively garage sounds to the deepest grime beats, his
selections span the full depth and energy of the culture.
At S30, he’ll guide you through the darker side of bass music with a dubstep session
at the perfect tempo of 140bpm. Expect heavy rhythms and a proper workout for the
subwoofers.
