Best Drum & Bass Labels
Discover 22 Drum & Bass record labels accepting demo drops. Browse their roster, check rankings, and submit your tracks.
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growyour.music tracks 22 active Drum & Bass labels, of which 13 publish a demo contact and accept submissions. As of 11 November 2026.
Drum and bass is one of the most technically demanding genres in electronic music, characterised by its fast breakbeats (typically 160–180 BPM) and heavy bass lines. Originating in the UK in the early 1990s, the genre has split into a wide range of subgenres (liquid funk, neurofunk, jump-up, minimal, halftime) each with its own distinct aesthetic and dedicated label network.
What Drum & Bass Labels Look For
DnB labels evaluate production precision above most other factors. The drum programming must be tight, the resampling and chopping must be clean, and the bass design must have character and sub-bass weight that translates on large sound systems. Subgenre alignment is critical. A liquid DnB label will not sign a neurofunk track, and vice versa. Research your target label's subgenre thoroughly before submitting.
Submission Tips
The DnB scene is community-driven and reputation matters. Playing your music in local events, connecting with other producers, and building a body of work before approaching major labels will dramatically improve your chances.
Monstercat
Empowering a creative and passionate community through innovation. One of the most recognizable brands in electronic music.
NexGen Music Group
Metalheadz
Metalheadz is a drum & bass label from the United Kingdom.
3Beat
YosH
EMI
ONE7AUDIO
Anjunadeep Explorations
Label series of Anjunadeep, ran from 2016 to 2023. For the separated label of the same name, founded in 2024, see Anjunadeep Explorations (2).
Viper Recordings
British record label set up by Futurebound in 2003 based out of Liverpool, England. Since its inception, Viper Recordings has long been a formidable force behind the modern drum n' bass scene. Responsible for releasing some of the biggest dancefloor hits of the past fifteen years as well as providing a home for emerging and established talent alike, there is no questioning Viper has consistently moved from strength to strength to become the powerhouse that it is today.
Pata Negra Records
Berg Audio
Berg Audio is a France dub techno oriented label finding its inspiration in the lost monuments of the soviet era.
Bad Taste Recordings
Bad Taste Recordings presented by Maldini & Vegas aka Bad Company UK
Full Flex Audio
Full Flex Audio is an independent record label, based in the United Kingdom. Established in 2015, the main goal of FFA is to drive the underground sound of dubstep and many other genres, onto the major platforms and give up and coming artists a chance to shine.
HIJINXX
HIJINXX is a record label created by Nia Archives, who champions the DIY spirit. The label operates with members including Cellienne, Uju, Virgo (leader), Jess, and Becca.
Eatbrain
Dark. Deep. Unfiltered. Unrestrained. This is premier neurofunk drum & bass. This is Eatbrain.
Shogun Audio
Independent drum & bass record label.
Hospital Records
Ultrasound Since 1996. In 2003 M*A*S*H was started as a sublabel. In 2006 Med School was started as a sublabel. In 2008 Hospital Classic Symptoms was started as a sublabel to re-issue some of the back catalogue / rare bits. Hospital Records is the brainchild of Tony Colman and Chris Goss, aka London Elektricity at that time. The label was started in early 1996 from their West London studio / HQ as a vehicle for their own music. Related to: Hospital Records Limited
RAM Records
Established in 1992 by [a337] with the help of close friend [a1633] and Shimon Alcoby. The label and business later was run by Andy C and business partner [a523408] (aka [a1184]). Andy C sold the label around 2016 to BMG.
UNHEARD
UNHEARD is an underground label spanning all hypnotic techno and drum & bass sub-genres.
Critical Music
Independent record label based in north London. The label is the owned and run by DJ and producer Kasra Mowlavi and releases mostly Drum and bass records. Since it was started back in 2002, Critical Music has grown significantly and become a widely recognized name on the underground music scene.
Grounded.
Soul Deep Recordings
WELCOME TO SOUL DEEP RECORDINGS SOUL DEEP EXCLUSIVES SOUL DEEP DIGITAL Scott Allen - Los Angeles/USA . Soul Deep has established itself as one of the hottest labels bringing quality Drum & Bass to all D&B lovers. The label features a number of talented artists and a diverse sound, with songs from many different styles of Drum & Bass. Whether it's deep, liquid, jazzy, or atmospheric, Soul D...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which drum and bass labels accept demo submissions?
Many drum and bass labels accept demos, ranging from major imprints like Hospital Records, RAM Records, and Metalheadz to specialist labels in liquid, neurofunk, and minimal DnB. Submitting through growyour.music sends your demo to the label's public demo inbox with a 14-day reply window. Labels are not obliged to answer, and if one doesn't, your credits come back automatically.
What BPM should a drum and bass demo be?
Standard drum and bass runs at 170–174 BPM. Liquid DnB often sits at 172–174 BPM. Halftime DnB is typically 85–87 BPM (sounding like 170–174 BPM when played at double speed). Jump-up tends toward 172–174 BPM with a more aggressive character. Neurofunk typically runs at 170–174 BPM with complex sound design. Match your BPM to the subgenre conventions of your target label.
How hard is it to get signed to a drum and bass label?
Signing to a major DnB label as an unknown artist is extremely competitive. The most realistic path is to build a body of work, release on smaller labels to establish credibility, play events to build community standing, and approach larger labels once you have a track record. Every label that does reply with specific notes helps you improve faster.
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