Dispatch Recordings welcomes Rift back to the label with the Twisted EP, a five-track collection that leans into the driving, rolling and funk-fuelled side of his sound.
Stepping away from the darker, atmosphere-led approach of his recent output, Twisted finds Rift exploring the rhythmic energy that first drew him to drum & bass. Drawing inspiration from the stripped-back precision of Fierce and Break's Quarantine-era productions alongside the unmistakable funk of artists like Jubei, Total Science and DLR, the EP balances raw groove with meticulous craftsmanship. While each track brings its own character, the release is united by a singular focus on movement, momentum and heavyweight rolling drums.
Speaking on the release, Dispatch founder Ant TC1 said:
'Been a fan of Rift's style from the first demo I heard. He's got a daring to be raw in style approach that is often a bit of a lost art as almost complete sound design focus and overly clean production in general becomes more apparent and audible across most modern production I hear. He's not afraid to keep it that bit rugged and rough round the edges of pretty much any element that he gets sitting so cohesively alongside his rolling drums; it's a flavour I always loved (and never truly tired of) but it's one that's definitely missing a bit now in 2026. The production is outstanding but it's the 'done with grit' take of his that catches me the most.'
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