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Marking the return of one of UK club culture’s most iconic mix series, a defining moment in Pola & Bryson’s rise to the top tier of modern drum & bass
Rising D&B duo Pola & Bryson launch FABRICLIVE presents, a brand new mix and compilation series paying homage to the iconic FABRICLIVE series, which ran from 2001 to 2018 and became a defining platform for bass music culture in the UK.
The compilation FABRICLIVE presents Pola & Bryson opens with ‘Worlds Apart’ ft. Emily Makis, the duo’s exclusive new single, and the much-awaited follow-up collaboration since 2023’s ‘Phoneline’. More new music comes from Etherwood & Hugh Hardie, Xeonz, Charli Brix and Molecular, not forgetting a jam-packed mix featuring heavyweight names in D&B such as Camo & Krooked, Mefjus and Breakage, alongside newcomers like IYAMAH, Monrroe, and Thread.
Available digitally or physically as a double vinyl LP and digipack CD, the release offers a seamless journey through the duo’s musical world, balancing euphoric vocal-led rollers with heavyweight club weapons. Built with DJs, fans and collectors in mind, the vinyl edition features eight carefully selected tracks for home or club use, while the extended mix on CD and digital showcases 29 more cuts blended by the duo themselves.
“We’ve always been inspired by how many flavours and offshoots drum & bass has evolved into. Every time we mix, we naturally gravitate toward that variety, blending contrasting styles in a way that still feels cohesive,” explain Pola & Bryson on the release.
“This mix reflects some of the sounds we’re especially drawn to, just one take among many in a genre that never stops evolving. It was a real joy to put together.
“Big love to the fabric crew for the opportunity. It means a lot.”
FABRICLIVE presents is the evolution of fabric’s legendary FABRICLIVE series, which helped define UK club culture with iconic mixes from pioneers like Andy C, Marcus Intalex, LTJ Bukem, Goldie and Calibre. Known for capturing the raw energy of Friday nights at fabric, the series ran for nearly two decades and became essential listening for bass music fans. This edition marks not only a return of one of UK club culture’s most iconic mix series but also a defining moment in Pola & Bryson’s rise to the top tier of modern drum & bass.
For 25 years, fabric in London has stood as a cornerstone of the UK’s drum and bass movement, a place where the genre has not only thrived but evolved. More than just a club, fabric has been a vital incubator for underground sounds, consistently championing drum and bass alongside a wide spectrum of electronic music. From early pioneers to cutting-edge innovators, its legendary room two has become hallowed ground for DJs and ravers alike. As a bastion of innovation and inclusion, fabric has shaped the soundscape of UK nightlife, influencing global trends while staying fiercely true to its roots.
Vinyl Tracklist:
A1 Pola & Bryson, Emily Makis – Worlds Apart [fabric Records Under Exclusive License From Shogun Audio]
A2 Etherwood & Hugh Hardie – Tangara [DnB Allstars]
B1 Alcemist – Us (Pola & Bryson Remix) [DnB Allstars]
B2 Xeonz – Feels Right [The North Quarter]
C1 Pola & Bryson – Klaxon (fabric Records Under Exclusive License From Shogun Audio)
C2 Charli Brix – Touch Me [Shogun Audio]
D1 Molecular – Fair Warning [Overview music]
D2 Pola & Bryson – Without You (Hoax Remix) [Soulvent]
CD/streaming/download Tracklist:
1. Pola & Bryson, Emily Makis – Worlds Apart
2. Breakage – The Original Certified Bubbler
3. Technimatic – Not Far To Go
4. Camo & Krooked, Mefjus – Lies
5. Hoax – Noir
6. Pola & Bryson, IYAMAH – Too Shy
7. Thread – Overshadow
8. Hoax, Purple Velvet Curtains – Spark It
9. Pola & Bryson – Decay
10. Pola & Bryson, Monrroe, Charli Brix – How It Was
11. Xeonz – Feel Right
12. Pola & Bryson, DJ Marky, IYAMAH – Be There
13. Particle – Fooling
14. Breakage – Tape Bubbler Spesh
15. Pola & Bryson – 24/7
16. Pola & Bryson – Aurora
17. Sleepnet – Lapse
18. Pola & Bryson – Magic
19. Technimatic – Shifting Sands
20. Camo & Krooked, Mefjus – U
21. Etherwood, Hugh Hardie – Tangara
22. Pola & Bryson – Temple Stomp
23. Technimatic – Everlasting
24. Pola & Bryson – Klaxon
25. Hoax, Hugh Hardie, Solah – Wake Up
26. Alcemist – Us (Pola & Bryson Remix)
27. Mefjus – Sinkhole
28. Pola & Bryson – Without You (Hoax Remix)
29. Pola & Bryson, Strategy – Anaesthetist
30. Xeonz – Quartz
31. Technimatic – Sunburst
32. Wilkinson, Pola & Bryson, Jem Cooke – Fade Away
33. Pola & Bryson, Break, Cimone – This Chance
34. Molecular – Fair Warning
35. Technicolour, LSB, Komatic – Rotary Motion
36. Charli Brix – Touch Me
37. Pola & Bryson – Insomnia
About Pola & Bryson:
Pola & Bryson are a UK-based drum & bass duo known for their rich, melodic sound and emotive atmospheres. Their debut album, This Time Last Year, led them to land on the legendary Shogun Audio. Their second LP, Lost in Thought, earned a Best Album nomination at the 2018 Drum&BassArena Awards. The pair have since become festival regulars and BBC Radio 1 favourites, with their breakout single ‘Phoneline’ – a collaboration with Emily Makis – crowned Radio 1’s D&B Anthem of 2023 and racking up over 40 million streams. Makis joined the pair again on the new single, ‘Worlds Apart’, a massively anticipated follow-up collaboration from the tantalising production and vocal trio.
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