Wilkinson

To kick of November's BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes, Pete Tong roped in Wilkinson to drop a special two-hour romp on the masses, in support of his recen

Well isn't this interesting: it looks like the "EDM gap" between America and the UK is slowly getting smaller and smaller. With UK acts like Disclosur

Truth be told, we can only hope that you guys are still copping CDs. There's always something to be said for going to the store and buying a physical

Wilkinson, without a doubt, should be the face of the drum & bass scene... a comment which is weird, considering he doesn't seem to make an appearance

The last that DAD heard, Wilkinson's album was said to be due out in June. Today, Wilkinson has announced that he's finished the project today, which he revealed is titled Lazers Not Included. He's not revealing the official release date, and we don't have any further word... but DAD's excited. Hopefully Wilkinson's going to take us higher. /rimshot

We knew Wilkinson had something special tucked away. His next single isn't due out until July, but Zane Lowe already got his hands on "Heartbeat," an intense, drumstep-infused banger. We were kind of confused when we saw P Money was featured on this, but it works well. This isn't typical Wilkinson, but we're learning that there's really no typical with him, he's just dope.

Back in January, we presented you with 13 artists that we felt you needed to watch in 2013. It's not easy to predict the future, but hell, it sure is

This week's remix pack is a mixed bag of all sorts, from artists you know and love to cats you need to get to know. From vintage tracks of all shapes and sizes being updated to some recent bangers getting a new twist. You know how DAD does; only the biggest and brightest from the scene today!

Respect to all of the producers who know how to make a track all their own, either by twisting it into a completely different vibe or by accentuating one particularly dope bit and honing in. We also love the variety in this week's feature. Everything from deep house to grime is touched. Dig in.

By now, you know we're absolutely in love with Wilkinson's "Take You Higher," and knowing that Foamo had contributed a version made us that more anxious for the release of the single. Foamo's no stranger to the funky house bounce, and he lifts that "higher and higher" vocal to new heights with his take, which veers further towards the groove. He locks in, charts a steady course, and doesn't look back. Still waiting on Jakwob's version; the entire single drops March 25.

Some real surprises in this week's remix round-up. Everyone from DJ Q and Wilkinson to MUST DIE! and Lockah are found throwing the original tracks of others into their desks, and churning out gems. There's just something about a well-done remix that gets us going, and hopefully you're digging on these just as hard as we are.

You've already heard the A-side of Wilkinson's forthcoming Ram single, "Take You Higher," and Friction recently got the premiere on the flip, "Crunch," and it mixes up the proper amount of nasty vibes with some bright flavors. Wilkinson's another producer that showcases how important a proper mixdown of your tunes can be.

Big news: Wilkinson's debut album is due out this June on Ram! He gave Annie Mac the world premiere of his forthcoming tune "Take You Higher," which will be dropping on March 25. This is one of those tunes that straddles the middle ground; it's chunky enough to throw a dancefloor into hysterics, but it also has that uplifting vibe, which should help it get love outside of the usual drum & bass channels.

Three-day weekends are the things DJs love to hear. It means an extra night to party, which is an extra stack of cash in hand. If you're not trying to hit the club, make the club come to you. We guarantee you could have the party rocking by just dropping this week's best mixes, one after the other. Try it.