A sub-genre of drum n' bass which emerged between 1997 and 1998 in London, England as a progression of
techstep that orginated with Ed Rush & Optical. It usually features a more polished sound than techstep with consecutive stabs over the bassline and razor-sharp backbeats along with a very organic and alive vibe to it. Leading artists include: Noisia, Jade, Black Sun Empire, Mefjus, Telekinesis, Aggressor
Bunx, Phace,
Billian, and Audio