Drum and Bass pioneer Sub Focus is back with his latest and fourth LP, Contact. The 14-track album is an exploration of his current drum and bass sound, which has evolved over his tenure. With collaborations with John Summit, Grimes, Poppy Baskcomb, Fireboy DML and more included, there is a range of tracks for drum and bass lovers to dive into.
There is a significant focus on vocals throughout the 14 records. Every single song has a vocal, and for the most part, they’re expertly done. While Sub Focus’s production is always notable, it’s the vocals in some of these that take them to the next level.
The creative direction for Contact – including the album artwork, vinyl packaging and imagery – was led by Sub Focus with acclaimed photographer Neil Krug and design agency Big Active. It plays on the themes of retro futurism, space-race era technology and draws inspiration from the Golden Record sent into the cosmos on NASA’s Voyager mission in the 1970s.
Contact is just the latest project arriving from Sub Focus, aka Nick Douwma – who has had an amazing 2025. With numerous notable shows planned for 2026, there is no slowing down for the talented UK artist.