A few years ago, when drum'n'bass was overrun with horror movie soundtracks and pseudo-scary basslines, a few producers stuck out their necks with something less macho, less chest-beating, and more palatable for home listening—as well as clubs. (And surprise, the ladies returned to the d'n'b parties.) High Contrast was one of those who took his cues from house music, making melodic, pretty—but not limp—breakbeats, splintering a bit from the trippy, loungey world of LTJ Bukem. He's playing in support... More >>>