SOUNDBOYS TECHSTEP WORMHOLE

Back at it again at Eastern Bloc next week for another round of pure techstep madness. £5 on the door!!

Welcome to Soundboys Techstep Wormhole, where we’ll be celebrating the darkest, most industrial side of Drum & Bass. No gimmicks, no fluff—just raw, traditional techstep at its finest. Expect the hard-hitting, no-nonsense energy of Dom & Roland, Bad Company, and the iconic labels like Moving Shadow, Virus, and Metroplex. These are the sounds that built the foundation of techstep, and we’re here to honor them.

As we’ve discussed before, techstep stands apart from other DnB subgenres thanks to its signature 2-step rhythms, dark, atmospheric soundscapes, and quantized drum patterns. This isn’t the humanized breakbeat style of older jungle; instead, it’s a more mechanical, robotic sound that drives forward with precision and aggression. Think sci-fi dystopia meets industrial factory floor—deep, ominous, and always in motion.

We’ve got an incredible lineup to deliver this sound, headed up by Mark XTC, a true pioneer and regular on the Soundboys circuit. Mark’s collection of heavyweight records spans the entire techstep spectrum, from its grimy early days to its more polished contemporary forms. Joining him is SOUL:R’s Jimbane, a resident with a deep knowledge of both old-school and cutting-edge DnB, alongside Jumanji, Silasthedon, and Ronnie Gamble, all of whom bring their own hard-hitting selections to the mix. Together, they’ll take you on a journey through the full spectrum of techstep—from its industrial roots to its sharpest, most forward-thinking evolutions.

Expect a night where the bass is heavy, the energy is off the charts, and the atmosphere is as dark and relentless as the music itself. Whether you’re a long-time techstep enthusiast or just discovering the genre, this night promises to be a powerful, immersive experience that pulls no punches.

So if you’re ready for a night of precision beats, sinister atmospheres, and that signature techstep drive, don’t miss out. The Techstep Wormhole is waiting, and once you step inside, there’s no turning back.