drum and bass
what it is
Drum and bass (commonly abbreviated to d&b, DnB, dnb, d'n'b, drum n bass, drum & bass) is a type of electronic dance music which emerged in the mid 1990s. The genre is characterised by fast tempo broken beats (generally between 160–180 beats per minute, but also having occasional differences in some older compositions), with heavy sub basslines. The genre roots itself in the UK rave scene, and has spread around the world, notably to Europe, Russia, and the USA.
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What is drum and bass?
Drum and bass (commonly abbreviated to d&b, DnB, dnb, d'n'b, drum n bass, drum & bass) is a type of electronic dance music which emerged in the mid 1990s. The genre is characterised by fast tempo broken beats (generally between 160–180 beats per minute, but also having occasional differences in some older compositions), with heavy sub basslines. The genre roots itself in the UK rave scene, and has spread around the world, notably to Europe, Russia, and the USA.
What are good drum and bass albums to start with?
Try In Silico by Pendulum, More Than Alot by Chase & Status, Timeless by Goldie, and Compro by Skee Mask.
Who are some women making drum and bass?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/drum-and-bass/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making drum and bass, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20