Grafix kicks off from his Exeter studio, promising the freshest drum & bass tracks he's been playing live.
This episode is a drum and bass mix hosted by Grafix from his studio in Exeter. The Hospital Records Podcast showcases new and forthcoming tracks from the label and associated artists. Grafix selects music he has been playing in his own DJ sets.
He opens with "Infinite" by K-Motionz from the Sleepless label. The mix includes "Sherlock" and "Insomnia" by a new producer named Silly. Grafix plays "Odyssey" by Fred V and Grafix, noting it shares a title with Fred V's forthcoming album. The track "Don't Need You" is described as a good tag team effort. He mixes in "Shapes" by Elixis and Bastion, featuring Captain Cairo. A track referred to as "Lucid" or "The Dark Lord" by N.I. has been a frequent play in his sets.
Grafix highlights new music from Canadian producer Bensley, which came out on Mousetrap at the end of May. He plays Culture Shock's latest single "Rise" without introduction. The mix includes forthcoming tracks titled "Andromedic" and "Linguistic." Grafix creates a mashup by adding a vocal from "Love Has Gone" over a Bensley track. He describes the Bensley track "Debonair" as having progressive techno vibes.
The host briefly comments on hoping listeners are doing well after a "mad two years." He closes the mix with a final new track from Jack Mirror. The episode ends with a final song from Ruth Royal and Pola & Bryson. The tone is casual and enthusiastic, focused on sharing current favorite music. The style is a continuous DJ mix with brief, informal commentary between tracks.
Drum and bass fans seeking a fresh mix of recent Hospital Records releases will enjoy this episode. Listeners preferring interview-based or talk-heavy podcasts might skip this music-focused format.
