Tonto, Author at Best Drum and Bass

Dan Guidance – In The Shadows EP [Portal Recordings]

by Tonto | Apr 30, 2026 | Tunes

The prolific and visionary Dan Guidance is a producer who exudes creativity in his catalog, bringing alluring sounds from all corners of the sonic map. I have reviewed a handful of Dan’s releases here on Best Drum and Bass with a focus on his liquid funk style,...

The resurgence of U.S. staple, Bad Chemistry Recordings

by Tonto | Feb 2, 2026 | Tunes

Anyone who knows heavy DNB has heard of Bad Chemistry – the label is responsible for some iconic releases such as “Killsound” with Tech Itch and MC Jakes, Gein’s “ACID” and “Motherfucker”, as well as a slough of gems...

SCENIUS (VA) [Shoot Recordings]

by Tonto | Dec 9, 2025 | Tunes

There are scarce operations releasing drum and bass independently in the US, and none that do it like Shoot Recordings. The mission behind this label is to be ahead of the curve, to drive innovation, and to reflect the skill and depth of their artists. A highly...

Cortex Chronicles Volume 3, Part 2 (VA) [Brainrave Music]

by Tonto | Oct 16, 2025 | Tunes

Brainrave is a label that constantly pushes their boundaries in every possible way – the crew of people are dedicated and focused on growth, their A&R absolutely exploded in the last few years, and they are covering more and more of the world’s talent...

Cortex Chronicles Volume 3, Part 1 (VA) [Brainrave Music]

by Tonto | Oct 9, 2025 | Tunes

Brainrave is a label that constantly pushes their boundaries in every possible way – the crew of people are dedicated and focused on growth, their A&R absolutely exploded in the last few years, and they are covering more and more of the world’s talent...