BARCODE 50

The legendary Barcode Recordings, a cornerstone of the hard drum & bass movement, proudly announces its 50th release

A landmark moment for the label that has long championed the raw, aggressive sound of darkstep DNB across the globe.

Since its inception, Barcode has stood as a symbol of sonic extremity, unrelenting, uncompromising, and unapologetically heavy. Now, with its 50th entry in the catalogue, the label delivers a project that doesn’t just reflect its legacy, it redefines it.

This milestone release is stacked with both fresh originals and face-melting remixes from a hand-picked roster of Barcode stalwarts and heavyweight collaborators. Expect hall-of-fame originals from The Outside Agency and Noisesmith, alongside explosive remixes of scene defining tracks from Donny, RS, Audio, Katharsys, and Counterstrike.

The remixers’ lineup reads like a who’s-who of the harder end of the DNB and crossbreed spectrum: Hallucinator, DJ Hidden, The Outside Agency, Peter Kurten, Sinister Souls, Zombie Cats, and The Satan all bring their distinct, chaotic flavours to the table.

This is more than a compilation — it’s a war cry for the genre. Distorted basslines, thunderous amens, and apocalyptic atmospheres tear through every track, reaffirming Barcode’s place at the cutting edge of drum and bass extremity.

The 50th release will be available worldwide on May 16th, 2025 — a date that will go down in history for fans of the filthiest, most unforgiving sound in DNB. Barcode Recordings is not just flying the flag — it’s planting it deep into the core of Darkstep's future.

Release Date:  May 16th

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