Founded in 2020 by Dr. Dubplate, EC2A is a Bristol based UK bass label that has become a premier name for its buzzing fanbase, with a catalogue that ranges from UK Garage, Jungle and Hard House to Bassline and beyond.
Creating exclusive output for an inclusive community “for the people, not the heads”, they've accelerated the rise of producers such as Main Phase, Fonzo, Introspekt, Silva Bumpa and Skeptic.
In a few short years, EC2A has become known for their signature limited-run dubplates, which have become highly sought-after collector's items that sell out within minutes, as well as a steady stream of digital releases and pioneering USBs. The intention is to reflect the extinction of genre boundaries and gated scenes.
The success of the label can also be seen in their influence on fashion and vinyl distribution. Their clothing line is defining the look of modern Garage and UK club culture, while they are also half of a growing vinyl distribution empire, Untitled Distribution, in collaboration with fellow Bristol label Hardline.
Rinse FM is celebrating 30 years of shaping the UK’s underground music scene. Launched in 1994 by Geeneus from a flat in Tower Hamlets, the station began as a pirate radio operation, broadcasting jungle through makeshift aerials. Over three decades, it has been central to the rise of genres like garage, grime, and dubstep, becoming a key voice for London’s evolving sounds.
Now fully legal, Rinse continues to thrive with hundreds of resident DJs, expanding to include multiple stations and a record label. Under Geeneus' leadership, it remains a crucial platform for new music and emerging talent, standing strong in the UK music landscape.
