Subdue Audio was founded in 2018 and is based in Bristol. The label releases drum and bass, with output spanning jump up, liquid, jungle and minimal drum and bass. Its releases include the EP Into the Void by the producer Synapse, and Harley D’s single Frighteners came out in 2023, followed by his single Contrast in 2025. Dunk and Samurai Breaks are among the other artists whose music the label has released.
On January 1, 2023, Subdue Audio issued Free Download Series Vol 1, featuring tracks by Serks, APOM and others. The label also runs the SUB:CULTURE compilation series, with instalments including SUB:CULTURE VOL.2 and SUB:CULTURE VOL.3 PART 1, which bring newer names from its circle together on one release. The 2023 collection opened the label’s Free Download Series.
