A sub-genre of drum n' bass which emerged between 1997 and 1998 in
London, England as a progression of techstep that orginated with Ed Rush & Optical. It usually features a more polished sound than techstep with consecutive stabs over the bassline and razor-sharp backbeats along with a very
organic and alive vibe to it. Leading artists include: Noisia, Jade, Black
Sun Empire, Mefjus, Telekinesis, Aggressor Bunx, Phace, Billian, and Audio