Paper Tapes presents: Vibez Recordings
Paper Tape is a Rotterdam-based platform and curated live event series dedicated to showcasing the most innovative and unique artists from around the world. Focused on those who have broken new ground in their artistic journeys, we spotlight talent that continues to push the boundaries of musical expression. With every event, Paper Tape aims to create a space where forward-thinking sound and creative vision converge.
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Vibez Recordings, founded in the late ’90s by atmospheric jungle pioneer Subject 13, is revered for its deep, cinematic soundscapes and emotive breakbeat fusion. The label has
consistently championed soulful, boundary-pushing artistry, becoming a vital force in preserving and evolving the atmospheric side of jungle and drum & bass.
With a rich back catalogue that includes influential artists like Seba, Paradox, Electro Soul System, Intense, DJ Trax, ASC, and Future Engineers, Vibez has played a key role in shaping the genre’s more emotive and experimental dimensions. Each release reflects the label’s commitment to musical depth and timeless underground expression.
Vibez Recordings brings its rich legacy and signature energy to OT301, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic underground venues. Known for its roots in alternative culture and
boundary-pushing creativity, OT301 provides the perfect backdrop for a night of deep, cinematic jungle and forward-thinking drum & bass. This event marks a powerful meeting of history, rhythm, and raw artistic spirit.
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Hosted by Chris Inperspective
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Subject 13 is a key pioneer of atmospheric jungle and soulful drum & bass, known for deep, cinematic soundscapes and emotive breakbeats. As founder of Vibez Recordings, he helped launch and support influential artists like Seba, Paradox, Electro Soul System, and Intense.
His classic track “Faith” on Good Looking Records remains a genre-defining moment. Through Vibez, Subject 13 continues to shape the underground with soul, depth, and
innovation.
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Outrage
Also known as Nomine, is a respected figure in the UK's dance music scene, with a career spanning over two decades. From pirate radio owner, DJ, producer, label owner, promoter, to music technology educator, he has made significant contributions to the industry. Starting in1995 as DJ Rage, he co-founded Shock FM in the mid 90s, a pirate radio station in Bedford.
By 1999, he was touring globally and a resident on Rinse FM. Transitioning to Outrage in the mid-2000s, he played a pivotal role in the J-Tek movement, blending jungle and techno sounds. Now, with an exciting release schedule including forthcoming releases on esteemed labels such as Goldie’s Metalheadz Platinum, Function Records, Overshadow, Adam F, Kirsty Hawkshaw’s new 181 Label, Time Reapers’ Future Retro, and his own Backlash label, along with his debut Outrage solo album on Function Records in 2024, Outrage continues to push the boundaries of drum & bass and jungle. Additionally, in 2017, he founded Education & Bass, an online music technology learning platform, showcasing his commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in music education. Through Education & Bass, he empowers aspiring musicians from all walks of life,exemplifying his dedication to fostering positive change through music.
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Abby Daze is a dynamic London-based DJ, producer, and vocalist known for her electrifying sets that span high-energy genres like Jungle, Hardcore, Drum and Bass, and Breaks. As a core resident for Expansions, a Vibez Recordings event celebrating Atmospheric, Liquid D&B, and Jungle Breaks, Abby has solidified her place in the underground music scene. A collaborative force, Abby works closely with brands like All Colours, After Hours, and ProperDecentChoons. She is also the co-founder of Only Rave Handles, a platform dedicated to curating underground music events, supporting emerging DJs, and uniting artists across collectives.
Abby brings her passion for the scene to the airwaves, hosting the Only Rave Handles Show on Planet Wax: On Air, and co-hosting The B:Cos & Abby:Daze Show on AAJA Radio. Her versatile talent has landed her guest spots on iconic stations like Kool FM, Subtle, Brixton, and Origin.
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Splinter
Splinter, an Amsterdam-born producer, has been crafting diverse drum & bass since the late '90s—ranging from Techstep and Drumfunk to Intelligent D&B and Post-Modern Jungle with the Dam Nation collective. After a prolific stint in the UK, releasing on labels like Ballpark Recordings, Metius Music, and Danger Chamber, he’s now back in the Netherlands, actively producing new EPs and continuing to push his deep-rooted passion for the genre forward.
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Mark Gibson, aka Gibbo, is a British DJ and producer from Bolton with a passion for Techno, Drum & Bass, and Jungle since the early 2000s. Now based in Amsterdam, he’s a resident at Cheeky Monday, the world’s longest-running weekly jungle night, as well as Motive Audio (UK) and Barney’s Uptown (AMS). Known for past events like All FunKED and Clouded Judgement, Gibbo also works as a producer, sound engineer, and event organizer, bringing deep experience and energy to the underground scene.
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Hosted by Chris Inperspective
Known for the challenging style of experimental D&B and Jungle, Chris come to prominence as an outspoken and diverse DJ that is not afraid to take chances in his sets. Founder of the now legendary Inperspective Records, his mission continues to push the boundaries of what D&B and Jungle can be, ne it through his own productions or through those he represents.
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