Denial is one of the latest breakthroughs into Drum & Bass.

Hey Denial,

This year has been a very busy one for you, from D&B releases to charity work.
How do you find the time to sit in the studio for music production?

Juggling time can be hard sometimes but I put aside three evenings a week for production, everything else works around that. 2014 has been a very hectic year but also very rewarding. I’ve managed to raise nearly £3000 so far for Myeloma UK along with having music signed to some of the biggest labels in Drum & Bass, to finish the year off I also decided the time was right to set up my own record label, Siren Audio.

2014 has seen some great line-ups at d&b nights. What would be your dream line-up at an event?

I think there is to much emphasis on big name DJ’s, there is a huge amount of talent with regards to production and mixing; my ideal lineup would consist of a number of DJ’s I had never heard before but would be playing on a heavy sound system something which the emphasis isn’t put on these days but if you insist on a dream line-up it would consist of, Audio, Mampi Swift, Ed Rush, Goldie, Fabio and LTJ Bukem.

Drum+Basics have seen you at a few events this year. Do you prefer to attend D&B events as a fan/raver or when you are djing?

I still get really excited before performing a set out so I would have to say as a DJ. I would like to get the time to attend more events as a raver but sadly I simply don’t have the time too. I do try my hardest to attend the Dispatch events when I can and also Rupture with my girlfriend when there on. Once in a blue moon I’ll see an event on which will grab my attention and I’ll drop everything to attend but this is a rarity.

What’s been your biggest achievement of 2014?

Having music signed to some of the most prestigious labels in Drum & Bass this year has been immensely gratifying and has left me feeling greatly appreciated. I hope 2015 continues where this year has left off and keep this positive momentum running.

We know that you’ve collabed with some top quality producers in past years. What’s in the pipeline for 2015?

Well a lot of time spent working alone for the start of the new year for me. I’ve already finished two solo tracks this year that I’m very happy with so hopefully will see these released early next year. I have tracks started with Spirit that need to be finished and also an E.P thats been started with Tidal all of which will be released in the beginning of 2015. I started something with Ruffstuff which will be different from both of us which I’m excited about finishing, I think people will be impressed and shocked at the prospect of the pair of us teaming up in the studio together as we both play and make such different styles but it’s a winning combination I can assure you.

We have seen you’ve decided to start your own record label up and also seen the positive response that it’s received, tell us a little bit about that?

Siren Audio was my plan from the the very start. I’ve been running the event Siren coming up 5 years now and always intended to run a label alongside it. The artists I’ve had performing for me over the years are the producers I will have releasing on Siren Audio, I’ve engineered it this way to keep Siren tight like a family unit. The music I’ve got set to be released is incredible and has received a lot of attention from all the right people so I know I’m on to a great thing. The first release from Haunt will be coming out on the 24th November exclusively on Juno so make sure you go and get your copy. I can tell you that there are E.P’s from Chris Inperspective, Rune & Kaiza, Manifest, DJ E and Skitty all set for release along with remixes from Philth so exciting times ahead.

Many Thanks Denial.

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