As part of the Swamp 81 crew in the early 2010s, Boddika transitioned from DnB to weighty, leftfield Techno and Electro inspired by American Ghetto Bass Music.

Although his music continues to be revered in the underground Dubstep scene, Mala's music still sounds unlike anything else in it.

A little late for a mid-year roundup, I know, but that won't keep me from sharing the mixes I've been feeling these past months.

15 years ago, before Dubstep and Grime were a thing, it was the "140 sound". Today, the Hardcore sound is prolonged by a new wave of bass and percussion music.

Mezzanine turned 20 this year, and it's still as excellent as ever. I look back at one the first electronic albums I've loved, and see where it stands today.

The genesis of Rave in the UK shaped the "Hardcore" sound, from which Jungle and Drum N Bass are derived. What is it? And how does it manifest itself today?