dnbOS: Hard Reset | Matrix & Futurebound

MATRIX & FUTUREBOUND

Matrix & Futurebound are one of the most influential duos in modern dancefloor drum & bass. Hailing from the UK, they’ve spent over two decades shaping the sound of melodic, vocal-driven DnB — balancing euphoric hooks with heavyweight low-end pressure.

Breaking through in the early 2000s and exploding into global prominence in the 2010s, the pair became synonymous with crossover anthems that carried drum & bass onto major festival stages and mainstream radio without diluting its core energy. Tracks like “Magnetic Eyes,” “Control,” “All I Know,” and “Don’t Look Back” helped define an era of emotionally charged, high-impact dancefloor music.

Their production style blends sharp percussion, soaring vocals, and polished songwriting — engineered equally for massive stages and tightly packed club rooms. As DJs, they are known for high-intensity, precision-mixed sets that seamlessly move between euphoric sing-along moments and full-throttle rollers.

From underground foundations to global festival dominance, Matrix & Futurebound remain a benchmark for melodic drum & bass done at scale.

AARROW

AARROW is a driving force in the U.S. drum & bass movement — both behind the decks and behind the scenes. As the founder of Manifest Records, he has built a platform dedicated to pushing forward-thinking American DnB while connecting it to the global scene.

His DJ style is deliberate and high-pressure: sharp transitions, forward-leaning selections, and a clear understanding of how to command a dancefloor. Rooted in modern dancefloor energy but unafraid to dip into deeper or techier territory, AARROW’s sets are built for momentum.

Beyond performance, his work with Manifest Records reflects a larger mission — strengthening U.S. drum & bass infrastructure and giving stateside artists a serious outlet in a genre long dominated by the UK.

Artist, curator, label head — AARROW represents the next evolution of American drum & bass.