QZB

Photos: Samuel Bramley Built on a foundation of relentless refinement, QZB have proven time and again that Drum’n’Bass is in exceptional hands. The two heads have garnered a reputation for effective beat science, underpinned by care and dedication in all aspects of their craft. Idiosyncratic and utterly unafraid to take a left turn, their distinctive sound has long made its mark on the scene. With a slew of releases – including two albums – on Critical Recordings, alongside more festival highlights than can comfortably fit a page, they continue to evolve at the peak of their powers. Called upon for their cutting-edge sonic design, precision-engineered low end, and top chops at the mixing desk, they deliver consistently. How they do things is just as important as what they do. From building a committed community in their hometown of Basel, Switzerland, to forging lasting relationships with collaborators around the world, loyalty and longevity have always been central to their approach – on and off the dancefloor. Standing on the shoulders of good people has carried them above and beyond; over a decade deep, and they're still climbing.