Black Barrel returns to Dispatch with Third Wave EP - a statement release that perfectly captures his signature blend of inventive rhythm design, deep musicality, and undeniable dancefloor punch. Known for pushing beyond conventional drum & bass frameworks, Black Barrel once again delivers a body of work that feels both forward-thinking and built for serious system pressure. This 4-track EP has been quietly building anticipation for months. With early support across Kool FM and heavy rotation in Ant TC1's DJ sets, these tracks have been carefully held back, waiting for the right moment to land - and now they arrive fully primed. From stripped-back tension to rolling funk and emotive atmospherics, the Third Wave EP showcases Black Barrel's ability to balance creativity with impact. Each track carries its own identity while contributing to a cohesive sonic journey that reflects his ever-evolving sound.

Park Shadow is the project of Finnish producer Joonas Lehtinen, a figure whose roots stretch back to the late '90s Tracker era (where many early seminal OG jungle / D&B tracks were first rooted production wise). A very personal vision of drum and bass, this project reflects a balance between natural formlessness and urban grit. Park Shadow has (to date) released music on established labels such as Metalheadz, Dispatch, Straight Up Breakbeat, DSCI4, and Utopia Music. Across 2 releases (in sequence) for Dispatch Blueprints, Park Shadow delivers music born from instinct - capturing a feeling in the moment of their creation, untouched by calculation or compromise. Preserving that raw spark of creation, while paying homage to the foundations of jungle and drum & bass. Here we present the second of 2 volumes from this outstanding European producer.

Roygreen & Protone deliver their debut Dispatch Blueprints release in fine form. The label aims to celebrate the heritage sound of drum and bass, given a modern twist from the viewpoint of contemporary production and influences. The Austrian duo are joined by rising talent Monologue for the rolling, meditative 'AOO' and deliver serious bass-weight on 'Fallout' - Essential listening.

Battery & Philth return to Dispatch Blueprints with Blueprints 023, continuing a journey that began with their landmark Majesty EP on Dispatch - a release that sparked a long-running partnership and the creation of the Majesty brand. Written together in the Battery studios, these four tracks lean deeper into the soulful, emotive influences that have shaped their sound, with a firm nod to jungle, liquid funk and the house-inflected drum & bass legacy of Marcus Intalex. From the euphoric, rudeboy jungle energy of Sunshine featuring Deeizm, to the deep, driving soul of Stay, the Swerve-era nostalgia of Moving On with Craggz on guitar, and the future-leaning RnB-DnB fusion of Thighs, this release captures a modern take on classic sonics. Crafted using analogue gear and true in-room collaboration, Blueprints 023 feels right at home on the Blueprints series.