Critical Music

12/02/2025

Critical Sound x Boomtown

We are back at one of the best festivals in the world for 2025

This time, we take over the brand new Anara Stage with a lineup that speaks for itself

07/02/2025

Silver Riff is out now

A deft collection showcasing Envydnb’s varied styles and influences.

Available to stream on all platforms

17/01/2025

Lavance BINARY029 EP is out now 👾

"Thrilled to announce today marks the release of my Binary EP on Critical. It's been over 2 years since I released my last solo EP, and in that time my passion shifted from cinematic soundscapes to the rawer club music side of the genre. This project is a perfect example of that, with 4 stripped back cuts designed for the dancefloor:

1. Hitbox
2. Renegade
3. Side Eye
4. Hollow

These tracks mark a new direction for me and my music, and I'm so stoked to release them on a label I've aspired to release on since I first started exploring the deeper side of drum and bass. Very grateful to Kasra and the Critical team for giving me the opportunity to do so.

Also very curious to hear what everyone's favorite track of the EP is!

Thanks for the support 🙂"

16/01/2025

Our January sale is now LIVE.

Code: JANSALE25 for 20% off across our store

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29/11/2024

NEW SONICS

After debuting on the main stage at Boomtown, ‘Shunt’ is stripped-back, minimal D&B at its very best; showcasing Particle’s knack for carving enormous tracks from the simplest of basslines and the most spacious of drum grooves.

‘W4M’ - in collaboration with Austrian producer Wingz - refreshes with something totally different; layering soulful detuned chords and re-pitched vocals over deliciously clean drums and subs for a blissful roller to help soothe those early winter blues.

Sending out thanks to everyone supporting this one

25/11/2024

We celebrate the tenth anniversary of the award winning, debut album by Mefjus

Happy Birthday to 'Emulation'

It has been ten years since Austrian drum and bass maestro Mefjus released his seminal debut album Emulation on Kasra’s Critical Music, a game-changing record that not only redefined the genre’s sonic landscape but also set a major benchmark for innovation and production.  Two key aspects canno...

08/11/2024

ENEI x EN:VY
DRILLA / SINISTER LIFE

Out Now → https://found.ee/Drilla_Sinister-Life

22/10/2024

fabric that was special, it felt great to be back

3 rooms, over 2000 people, and vibes all night

A special thanks to all the artists that came down - amazing shows like these wouldn't be possible without you

11/10/2024

1 week until we return to fabric for the first time in 7 years.

See you soon x

04/10/2024

"Drum and Bass compilations hold a special place in my heart, those early years spending time with the Logical Progression series, Platinum Breakz, Renegade Hardware & V Recordings box sets, and Reinforced Enforcers albums made me fall In love with this music.

To keep up this format I am proud to present the second edition of our New Energy series which is out now on all platforms. 21 tracks of cutting-edge underground sonics. I wanted this album to represent what excites me about drum and bass in 2024 and beyond. Showcasing label artists, long-time collaborators, and new friends who bring their own take on 170 bpm bass.

11 various artists albums in for Critical and working with the artists on this type of project brings me so much joy, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do."

- Kasra

The album is available to order now on a limited edition green LED USB or you can order as a packaged T-Shirt / USB bundle via the Critical store or Bandcamp.

30/09/2024

A New Energy is coming

Follow the link >> https://shop.criticalmusic.com/group/new-energy-vol-2

19/09/2024

Super excited to be releasing the recording from Samurai Breaks set at Summer Sonics show at the cause back in May.

Full set available from 7pm on Critical Music YouTube (link in comments)

17/09/2024

Samurai Breaks x Summer Sonics at the Cause

Track: Napes - ID 👀

Watch in full this Thursday at 7pm

17/09/2024

September Vinyl Sale

For the next 2 weeks take advantage of 25% off across our vinyl online store, as well as discounts on select vinyl bundles from both our Halogenix and Sam Binga catalouges.

To elevate your collection with premium records we are also offering a Mystery Bundle at special price for a limited time.

Shop now to secure your label favourites 💿

16/09/2024

SINKING VIP - JOEY ILLAH REMIX

What originally started off as a bootleg and sent to me, I began to play it out in my DJ sets. Everyone was vibing to it so I gave it the green light to become an official remix for Critical Music

Dreams can come true, biggup Joey illah 💥

11/09/2024

Starwars we are back 🚀

Critical Sound ventures to Belgium next month and we are taking a stacked lineup with us - show us a sign if we can expect you there