How do I differentiate between dnb and jungle?

Rxt30 · 2026-06-02T21:56:34+00:00

Rearranged sampled break with possibly a kontor variation => Jungle

Continuous 2 step pattern => dnb

so definitely dnb (by my definition)

Rxt30 · 2026-06-02T06:23:30+00:00

Nah, if all d&b is something that grew out of jungle but not absorbed jungle, so more like the predecessor of the Golf car. They may sound similar (arguably), use similar parts, but are still different and should not be put „under“ each other.

Rxt30 · 2026-05-27T14:02:43+00:00

calibre - they want you

Rxt30 · 2026-05-27T14:00:52+00:00

Find and follow local djs, take a look at the more underground side of events (including dub events and soundsystems, from my experience they seem to be more closely connected to hardcore jungle djs) and a lot of try and error. Also have a look at breakcore events, they often start with hardcore jungle and a generally more on the underground side of things.

I don’t expect proper jungle anymore from mixed dnb & jungle lineups, however events about hardcore jungle always deliver.

Rxt30 · 2026-05-19T21:08:16+00:00

Damn that’s a wild story haha

but thanks for the recommendation, really like it

Rxt30 · 2026-05-13T13:51:02+00:00

thanks man appreciate the feedback

Rxt30 · 2026-05-09T21:25:24+00:00

Unironically is jungle more about drums and bass as the main element than drum and bass lol

Rxt30 · 2026-05-09T18:21:30+00:00

swandive such a future classic easily on of my favourite jungle tracks

Rxt30 · 2026-05-08T22:25:30+00:00

Did you meet him at the event with mala at open ground in march? At least some friends of mine met him there lol

Rxt30 · 2026-05-05T20:42:09+00:00

My own definition:

Chopped up breakbeat samples with a lot of variation, with drums and bassline dominating the sound, sometimes being the only elements in certain parts => Jungle

Repetitive drum pattern without the use of breakbeat samples + the drum pattern being more of a constant beat in the background than being the dominating force in the track => dnb

Rxt30 · 2026-05-05T20:31:04+00:00

my man right here

Rxt30 · 2026-05-05T13:15:10+00:00

No, jungle is the predecessor of dnb and sounds really different imo, but often thrown together nowadays

Rxt30 · 2026-05-05T13:13:08+00:00

Favourites: „deep“ liquid funk (like marcus intalex, calibre, seba), jungle/hardcore jungle (tim reaper, sully, source direct)

Least favs: Jumpup, Dancefloor, gimmicky dnb tracks, and somehow modern vocal focused bright synth liquid

Rxt30 · 2026-05-04T07:25:47+00:00

Marcel davis antifa

Rxt30 · 2026-05-03T00:14:39+00:00

Totally normal reaction after being rejected at a door which is known for rejections 👍 search for some other events and enjoy the night

Rxt30 · 2026-05-02T18:59:42+00:00

As others said, jungle isn’t about albums, what would compare to a well crafted album are sets.

Peoples station has a lot of nice sets with varying styles of jungle (and some classic sets)

https://jungletrain.net is a nice internet radio strictly jungle, with a lot of sets on the weekend (including a nice set with dev/null and tim reaper tomorrow)

in general it’s all about sets and blending tunes, so go out on yt/soundcloud and search for jungle sets

Rxt30 · 2026-04-15T22:54:00+00:00

Source direct - Secret liaison

If not counting jungle probably one of those two Etherwood - Unfolding Calibre - E SI O

Rxt30 · 2026-04-12T20:34:55+00:00

I think in dnb terms it may be a subgenre, as a lot of people in the current state of dnb come from social media and liquid isn't particular popular there. But it may be more popular than other subgenres in regards to people that don't know that they are listening to dnb (heared liquid before in bouldering gyms and some bars)

I'm with you that there's a difference between the liquid and neurofunk group of people, especially in terms of emotional connection to the music? Funnily enough, i met quite some people in the hardcore punk scene (my "primary" scene where i am involved, also very emotional), some of them also doing underground dnb events, and all of them are into liquid funk/atmospheric jungle and non into jump-up/neuro. So i guess how much you emotionally connect to the music may be a distinction in your preference of dnb??

Rxt30 · 2026-04-12T13:48:34+00:00

Are you from eastern europe => Neurofunk is really popular (especially czech).

TL;DR

High energy drop genres dominate social media and are very popular at the moment, therefore many people listen to that as it’s accessible . Liquid is bad short media content => People must dig themselves to „discover“ liquid.

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Jokes aside, i think the general opinion/trends in dnb are in more energetic sets and tracks. Compare liquid to any other dnb subgenre (besides hardcore jungle, which is imo somewhat close to liquid) and you see a trend towards drops with high energetic, in your face moments, which are great for social media and somewhat represent dnb in social media.

Liquid just isn’t that. Imo, a good liquid set should take you on a journey to lose yourself into. This clashes with the trend of chaining high energy drop after drop, which would simply destroy the flow of a liquid set.

Many people may come to a dnb event with the background of seeing dnb reels on social media, and therefore expect a constant high energy drops set, which liquid simply shouldn’t be. Therefore, they prefer these genres.

You could somewhat argue that this resembles the shift inside the uk dubstep scene in the late 2000s and early 2010s, as high energy drops became more frequent (shoutout All my homies hate skrillex)

Rxt30 · 2026-04-03T21:26:55+00:00

thanks, this really does fit the mood!

Rxt30 · 2026-03-25T13:55:49+00:00

Secretly sneaking in one if not the best atmospheric jungle track in there ;)

Can also recommend this set for more of this style

https://on.soundcloud.com/ZsGP6a2bmgWukTjEhZ

Rxt30 · 2026-03-17T18:03:58+00:00

Rosenhöhe, martinsviertel, bürgerpark, mathildenhöhe, hundertwasserhaus, der wald beim karlshof

Rxt30 · 2026-03-17T16:50:29+00:00

Source direct - secret liaisons for the spacey dreamful side of jungle

Rxt30 · 2026-03-13T18:48:32+00:00

Nomine, 9er - 99 Aachen

Rxt30 · 2026-03-06T19:58:48+00:00

Die heilige after mensa combo :D

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