LV Fremont block party returns; New Seen Live app; Maceo Plex
Friday WildStyle Focus | August 15–21, 2026 - Today’s brief prioritizes drum & bass, breaks, jungle, and bass music in support of WildStyle. Lunch Breaks launches today on the station every day from noon to 1p (PST), delivering a tasty selection of breakbeat-oriented tracks with a dash of hip hop and downtempo instrumental breaks — the perfect midday diversion from the house music focus found mostly through the day on the station.
// CULTURE & CONTEXT
Feed the Block Returns to Downtown Las Vegas in October
The free outdoor EDM block party series Feed the Block is coming back to Fremont East in early October 2026. Previous editions have drawn thousands with headliners including Marshmello, Diplo, Major Lazer and Gryffin, staged from the Forest House Art Car at the corner of 6th and Fremont. Organizers cite the extreme summer heat as the reason for the cooler-month schedule. Exact October lineup details are still emerging, but the series has already proven it can turn a downtown intersection into a proper free festival.
https://secretlasvegas.co/feed-the-block-returns-to-vegas-october-2026/
https://www.visitlasvegas.com/experience/post/feed-the-block-is-back-and-its-still-gloriously-free/
Seen Live App Launches as “Letterboxd for Clubbing”
A new app called Seen Live has arrived, letting users rate DJ sets, festivals, live shows and nights out after the fact. Founded by Jordan Taylor of Tough Luck, it functions as a personal live music archive where people log events, upload photos and videos, follow friends, and discover artists through other people’s reviews. Mixmag framed it as a dedicated platform for documenting nightlife culture. DJs are now subject to star ratings in a way that feels both inevitable and slightly unnerving for the scene.
¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U Drops 100% The Prodigy Mix on NTS Ahead of Warrior’s Dance Dates
Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U recorded a one-hour tribute mix dedicated entirely to The Prodigy for NTS Radio. The mix, which aired 14 August, pulls classics like Firestarter, Breathe, Voodoo People and No Good (Start The Dance) alongside deeper cuts such as Girls, Timebomb and Mindfields. It lands just before he joins The Prodigy, Carl Cox, Andy C and David Rodigan for the UK Warrior’s Dance shows, starting at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes on 22 August with further dates in Edinburgh and Manchester. Full mix is up on the NTS site and SoundCloud.
Maceo Plex Releases Free 2013 Nightcall Edit in Tribute to Kavinsky
Following the late-July passing of Kavinsky, Maceo Plex has made available for free the club-oriented remix/edit of Nightcall he produced back in 2013. In a note accompanying the release he expressed condolences to Kavinsky’s family and friends and offered to take the track down if requested. The edit gives DJs a more dancefloor-ready version of the iconic Drive soundtrack track while keeping the original’s atmosphere intact.
Releases Worth Noting
Kevin Knapp & Audiojack – Grab The Wall (Dirtybird, out 21 August 2026). The longtime collaborators reunite for a peak-time tech-house weapon that leans into Dirtybird’s signature groove and bounce. Out now.
// WILDSTYLE ESSENTIALS
WILDSTYLE - Bass music unleashed: drum & bass, breaks, jungle, and heavy electro with occasional 90s-inspired boom-bap influences. High-energy drops, speaker-rattling rhythms, and riddim built for the wild side of the dance floor. Every Friday at 8a and 8p PST.
News
Kanine Announces Debut Album Reflections for 2 October on UKF
Kanine has confirmed his long-awaited debut album Reflections will arrive 2 October via UKF. The project has been building momentum all year with strong singles and is already being positioned as one of the major drum & bass albums of 2026. Pre-save is live.
IMANU & A Girl Named Sue – All U Need (UKF)
Fresh collaboration from IMANU lands on UKF, continuing the label’s run of sharp, contemporary drum & bass. Released around 20 August.
https://ukf.com (search All U Need / IMANU)
The Upbeats – Haunted (Let It Roll, 21 August)
New material from the long-running New Zealand duo lands on the Let It Roll imprint, keeping their high-energy neuro and dancefloor sound in rotation.
Check Beatport / Let It Roll for the track.
Deekline & Zen Lewis – Six Days (Jungle Cakes, 21 August)
Jungle Cakes keeps the breaks and jungle pressure coming with this new cut from Deekline and Zen Lewis. Classic label energy for the WildStyle playlist.
https://junglecakes.bandcamp.com or Beatport search.
// Worth Your Time
The Rest is History – The Early Days of Jungle & Drum N Bass (documentary featuring Jumpin’ Jack Frost, Ray Keith, Dillinja, Ragga Twins, Micky Finn and more). Strong cultural context for the genre’s roots.
MK Ultra | Jungle Set | Infrared.fm (July 2026) recorded at Planet Wax, South London. Proper jungle session from the vinyl shop and bar.
Shogun Sessions x Dazed Muzic – Crossy (live set with MC Chef). High-energy drum & bass from the Shogun Audio camp.
// DJ FOCUS
CDJs vs XDJ-AZ: The Truth About DJ Gear In 2026
Crossfader breaks down the current Pioneer / AlphaTheta landscape (CDJ-3000, 3000X, 1500X and the all-in-one XDJ-AZ), looking at workflow, features, price and whether full CDJs still make sense versus newer all-in-ones for home or club-standard setups. Useful practical viewing if you’re weighing an upgrade.
// LOOKING AHEAD
The Prodigy Warrior’s Dance shows begin 22 August at Milton Keynes National Bowl with ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Carl Cox, Andy C and David Rodigan on the bill.
Kanine – Reflections album arrives 2 October on UKF.
Feed the Block free block party series returns to Fremont East, Downtown Las Vegas, in early October.
Keep an eye on Jungle Cakes, UKF and specialist breaks/DnB labels for the usual late-August drop activity.
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