33:45

Vinyl was the start of the journey for DjRUM. This mastermind on the decks and dedicated digger is a formidable force in the booth and a powerhouse producer. Known for bending genres and taking audiences on eclectic journeys through differing tempos and sonic surprises, he was a natural choice for our next 33:45 crate-digging feature. For this edition, we joined DjRUM at his home studio in Oxford to explore technique, scratching, looping and we took a deep dive through his Jazz, Dubstep, and Jungle collection.
DjRUM joins Goldie, A Guy Called Gerald, Mantra, Source Direct, NEFFA-T and more on Friday 14th July. ra.co/events/1719099

[@goldjoinery]

Djrum is miles ahead of everyone else.

[@satchelcowles7742]

its not even about just linear 'ahead' - he's on another entirely different spectrum

[@HighconicLive]

100%%%%%

[@kazmir_]

Djrum, skee mask, and aphex are crazy

[@DelFlo]

Add Paul Woolford (Special Request) to that list

[@goldjoinery]

@@DelFloMinor Science too.

[@bengreenwood1734]

When is this guy releasing more music. Man, his stuff is honestly up there with the best electronic music there's been. Need him back ASAP.

[@chrisbrennan2249]

God amongst men, best DJ/producer by FAR in my opinion. Insane creativity and vinyl skills that most modern electronic music DJs don't have these days

[@juleswallace]

Once I saw him perform, my life changed, truly legendary

[@foodforthegods]

You know those videos showing up in your feed that you click on within three seconds? This is one of those.

[@wtflawlnoob]

I was stagemanager at one of his gigs in the Netherlands and it was fking jaw dropping. I could not believe what I saw and I distinctly remember all the other DJ's at that show being in AWE of his skills on the decks, the layering, the scratching and the live beat cutting (taking two breakbeats and cutting between them to make something completely new). He's just unmatched

[@LeOn-bc6vf]

Closing dekmantel in a few weeks. Cannot wait

[@L1lFrank1e]

Where you at DTRH? That set was insane

[@piripiri995]

The DTRH set right? Out of this world... I saw him at Draaimolen playing b2b with skee mask last year. I don't think I'll ever experience something like that anytime again.

[@scottevans1171]

@@LeOn-bc6vf And jeeeez what an amazing set it was, absolutely blew me away, as per! Certain he played that conforce tune at 45 as well, totally in awe of this mans talent and cant wait for the next time i see him

[@soundswhile9529]

@@piripiri995goddamn 😮🔥

[@lstbys666]

One of the best artists of our time

[@_ZUNG_]

Thoroughly agree

[@SwitchyCrystals]

This guy is my absolute idol. He has the Midas touch, what a legend. That Conforce tune at 170 sounds m i n t

[@padawansound6423]

I was privileged enough to support this guy back in 2019. He signed my copy of St. Martin! Absolute legend and super humble/down-to-earth dude.

[@jakub8095]

What makes DjRum so special? Huge musical knowledge and in my opinion a continuation of the sound of the 90s in a new version (jungle, breacore, dnb, dub, broken beats, 2step, click n cuts, big beat, ambient techno, idm, glitch ... etcetera). The 80's generation feels right at home. Chapeau bas!

[@osmark86]

Absolutely wonderful listening to DJRUM talk and run some of his records. He can do no wrong.

[@pistopit7142]

You can tell you are a dude full of kidness. We have such a similar musical taste too. I'm a big fan of your work Djrum.

[@mindinthesand]

bro's musical knowledge is straight up ethereal

[@scamp_media]

This is brilliant. Listening to him talk is making me love music again.

[@LASHH9669]

Seeing him next Saturday for like the 5th time. I'm excited to see what mad sounds and techniques he will bring every time. Seen Djrum rock festival stages, small, dark basements, Fabric. He has insane chops and confidence in manipulating his material in a precise yet rough way that's so satisfying.

[@PhuriousPhil]

I used to do exactly the same thing and spend hours in those 50p sections of Vinyl Exchange. I remember picking up Ho on Dizzee's Dirtee Stank label (from the Notting Hill one) - think that definitely goes for more than 50p these days! It got to the point where I picked up one of those portable Vestax record players - game changer for digging in the bargain bins! I think I got a good 1/3 of my techno vinyl collection back in the day thanks to those sections.

[@Future-Researcher]

Wonderful stuff. Could imagine how inspiring it would be to hang out with Djrum

[@ariflowers6688]

I wasn’t born early enough to get into vinyl and digging for records in the way that DjRUM is talking about and it’s such a nostalgic feeling even though I never experienced it back in the 90s and 00s. This is so inspirational for so many reasons. Digital may never be the same thing that vinyl is, but keeping the spirit and the soul of this kind of DJing alive in the digital is what I hope to do in my own music.

[@exactlywhatisaid]

never too late to get into digging. it's not the same as it was then but the thrill of finding a diamond in the rough, taking it home and listening, sampling it and making something new, never gets old. tangible media has a certain magic (and im not just talking about indistinguishable sound quality differences)

[@Timbomix]

when he put on L-Wiz i got mad chills

[@masbokus1992]

It's amazing too see him further explain the use of the Ofra Haza record. Blew me away when he played it in the London-Bridge set... I found this record in my dad's record collection a few years ago and made jungle tune out of it myself. suchhh a haunting vocal. Was amazing to hear him use that

[@mosleysgroceries6870]

This video is a pure blessing! Thank you Fabric, thank you DjRUM

[@joshuaspiceland]

I was JUST thinking about Djrum today,,. lilke,, why havent i heard a mix from my man recently? One of my top 3 favorite inspirations.. KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@gabemerck]

Excellent to see him closing out with a Commodo track, another one of the most interesting producers coming out of the UK right now.

[@bluejackmedia]

Skills..!! Love this. Big Up DJRUM, Big Up Fabric...

[@FractalZero]

one of the few artists who evoke the feeling of listening to aphex for me

[@1johnquist]

Felix is the best and most talented DJ in the world. Spread the word!

[@angry-prol]

Just love everything about this guy. The real top G

[@AlexCowles1]

So good to hear worlds collide here - My man Hatti Vatti's tune, combined with Djrum's scratching of flutes in a DJ Krush style - I mean, come on. What's not to like!!

[@sphyramid2487]

big up hatti vatti!!!

[@foxcontrolmusic]

What a beautiful appreciation for music :) Thanks for sharing

[@oTgNinJAFTW]

An inspiration and an innovator in the modern club scene. Thankyou fabriclondon

[@b1nary_f1nary]

So inspiring!

[@spngled8654]

love him, incredible dj

[@NIGEL95]

Had the pleasure of watching Djrum DJ on 3 different nights in Manchester and I can honestly say they were some of the best nights I've been to. Absolutely unreal artist.

[@19994able]

Love that vinyl sound

[@amado7760]

Really nice DjRUM. Awesome !

[@tech1238]

This is dope thanks

[@fentono]

Amazing. Thank you Djrum, Fabric

[@OffTheShelfDJ]

Djrum has been a huge influence on my more recent KZbin mixes, embrace the downtempo and keep vinyl alive! ❤

[@blkb33]

Legend. Super nice guy, deserves the praise

[@elenalovesxjapan]

Also started my music journey with downtempo and trip hop and led me to darker sounds as dubstep and then jungle. Maybe that's why i always liked DJRUM so much. The best doing eclectic sets.

[@Wiseguy305]

This is exactly what it means to be a DJ. Living legend.

[@fitzjay01]

Ridiculously brilliant DJ and producer, a really talented guy!

[@bassywax]

this guy changed my perspective on music, how beautiful :)

[@psychiic420]

one of the best videos on youtube

[@jeroenjanssen3253]

So so inspiring

[@brandoncolque97]

Saw him at Hidden in Manchester. Straight up one of the best sets I’ve heard in my life.

[@kameelias]

I love all of your mixes, especially the dekmantel podcast. Amazing track selection and blends all throughout. Please bless us with a new studio mix soon!

[@adrianconsta1139]

Incredible DJ! I hope to see you again soon in Bucharest, mate.

[@joshuaspiceland]

wow i just watched the vid through////. thanks for this intimate recording. so cool !!!!!!! i was 10 in '95////. you called out so many of my favs as your early downtempo influence

[@onejohnwhitey]

First time seeing him work. Pure genius. Sorry I was late

[@danwhite7629]

Lovely stuff, feeling inspired now. I'm off into the studio to sample some vinyl x

[@thelaw1984]

This guy is unfairly good at production and DJing. Amazing.

[@johnjackson8524]

DJRUM is literally the best!

[@dwarde78]

Wicked video. Love that stripped back Congo Natty plate!

[@mikeos]

The way he talks about music with the utmost romantic passion is the reason why he's as good as he is. Really enjoyed the vid, watched tower bridge over 10 times!

[@MeloniousThunk]

God tier

[@Popper818]

what a cool insight

[@scamp_media]

Gawd Distance was so good!

[@rorz999]

He's still about! A bit quieter these days but he's still doing music

[@philpheburbs]

yeah loooove this

[@loveyoungsoul]

sorry, i should find your master djing earlier, but i love your magical tracks for a long time.

[@cstarcrusher]

absolute innovator

[@VanezArt]

YEA BOI new stuff from our lad Djrum

[@rizqiaditiyo]

king of freshness!

[@kwartz3011]

Djrum forever

[@Gabriel.Glacial]

one just gotta love him

[@crazyeye6333]

djrum the goat.

[@pistolen87]

One of a kind

[@StefanTarras]

Aching for new material from him.

[@her3tic737]

Skee Mask next please 🙏

[@chefarito52]

got the same Isaac Hayes vynil :)))) thanks djrum

[@bojax5248]

A league of his own

[@0utsider_]

This guy studio has the most humble setup with a pair of Yamahas HS7 and a freaking Mackie CR5 in the DJ booth and still he makes the craziest stuff among them all producers... Really interesting...

[@VanezArt]

it’s not the tool it’s the master.

[@tommyrawson1556]

When he said "what jungle record would I save?" I said to myself, personally id save Hot stuff by roni size. Then he said the exact same thing!

[@swagzilla3000]

Its been waaaaay too long since this guy released anything

[@Artikulit]

KING

[@DistanceDubstep]

Salute

[@Fundamentals206]

Genius

[@THINGpromotions]

yes yes

[@dongwooistim]

when seeing him on KZbin, it feels that I can dj and make music like he does. when sitting before my studio, I see that I don’t for I don’t…

[@scamp_media]

I know that feeling! Real masters make it all appear so effortless!

[@bluestengine]

Is it just me or does his studio look like straight from a Wes Anderson movie set?

[@tompardhy9901]

"A record that you see that's solo flute, you kinda know straight away, that's gonna be kinda useful" - Djrum thoughts

[@crixleone]

genius

[@ricardoarzamendi6237]

Announce new release, Felix!

[@FredMcLean96]

Piling on the comments to agree that this guy is just streets ahead of almost everyone - generational

[@michaelhockus8208]

homeboy got a cute house

[@manuelkoch6311]

Top man! What Mixer is he using?

[@KatschingAUT]

I havent watched the video yet but does he talk about any upcomming productions and releases? It's been ages

[@mood3811]

👊🏻🇵🇹❤️

[@clayshady4475]

only just clocked how thats how u say his name

[@hugo9911]

mode festival 2022... if you know, you know

[@Trickeyshoe13]

anyone know where to find 13:24

[@podcastharry]

What’s the backing track playing through this video?

[@jordi33]

Bluster (Djrum remix) - wordcolour

[@DAlxU]

Track id 9:34?

[@thetenorplayer]

bluster (Djrum remix) - wordcolour

[@palatine7013]

I also love to play dance tracks at the wrong speed, find so many bouncy numbers

[@jonkinlainensininen]

one more stripe

[@roy_for_real2674]

13:40 reminds me of some Muslimgauze

[@delsinnisled9443]

mans brain so friend cant listen to smth under 130 bpm. dnb heads just don t get techno grooves