Streams of drum & bass have increased 94% in the past three years, according to Spotify,

The streaming giant’s figures show UK plays of the genre have risen almost two-fold since 2021, with next generation artists such as Nia Archives and Bou helping drive the trend. Skepsis, Charlotte Plank, Hybrid Minds, SHY FX, Rudimental, Chase & Status, goddard., and Sub Focus also made the top 10. 

Chase & Status and Stormzy’s collaboration, ‘BACKBONE‘, was the platform’s most streamed drum & bass tune. Green & Gold by Rudimental and Skepsis, featuring Charlotte Plank and Riko Dan, and ‘Wasted Youth’ by goddard. and Cat Burns, took second and third spots. In terms of demographics, 68% of Spotify’s drum & bass listeners were under 34. 

Figures have been released alongside a new Spotify mini-documentary. ‘DnB: In For Life’ offers an oral history of the genre from roots to recent stadium events, as told by scene figureheads like Charlie Tee, Flight, Kanine, S.P.Y., Sota and Songer. You can in full below. 

This year has also seen a slew of acclaimed LPs land from drum & bass producers. DJ Mag’s Top Albums of 2024 includes releases from Alix Perez, Halogenix, Nia Archives, and Tim Reaper with Kloke. 

Revisit DJ Mag’s cover feature with Nia Archives here.