Spotify has announced a new live event series in partnership with London's Drumsheds.
Called DIA/LOG, the series will bring together artists around a different musical theme for each edition, with the first event focusing on British underground bass culture.
Dubstep pioneers Skream & Benga will headline Edition One, which will take place on Saturday, October 17, across Drumsheds' three rooms and feature artists who have influenced them, worked with them, or emerged as new talents.
Long-term collaborators including Plastician, Sir Spyro and D Double E join the bill, alongside the likes of LTJ Bukem, SBTRKT, Jammer, Special Request, MJ Cole and Flava D.
The new generation, including Nitepunk, Jakes, Skalah, EMA, Carré, Dangermami, Rohaan, Bad Behli, GЯEG, Surusinghe and Emily Makis, will also be showcased.
It’s about honouring the past while keeping our eyes to the future – and who has been with us on that journey
Skream & Benga
Skream & Benga said: “We’re going back to the future with DIA/LOG. The story of Skream & Benga isn’t just about looking back at what we’ve done or celebrating where dubstep came from – it’s about recognising how far the culture has travelled, where it’s grown to, and where it’s going to next.
"For us, this is about celebrating that evolution of dubstep into UK bass, grime and surrounding sounds, the artists pushing boundaries, and the new generation taking it to the next stages. It’s about honouring the past while keeping our eyes to the future – and who has been with us on that journey.”
Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday, September 2, with an exclusive pre-sale for Spotify Premium users who are "top fans" of the lineup artists opening on August 26.
DIA/LOG was built by Spotify and Drumsheds, with both teams shaping every edition.
DIA/LOG will be represented within the Drumsheds hub on Spotify, where fans will be able to explore the latest releases and catalogues of the artists on the lineup, as well as listening to the official Drumsheds playlist.
The former IKEA warehouse store in North London, Broadwick Live's Drumsheds returned in 2024 and has a 15,000-capacity main room.
