Brookes Brothers specialize in a specific brand of high-gloss, soul-drenched drum and bass that feels inherently celebratory. Their sound is a bridge between the technical precision of London's underground breakbeat scene and the infectious, melodic warmth of classic disco and R&B. It is music that prioritizes the 'funk' in liquid funk, trading the moody atmospheric tropes of the genre for shimmering synths, gospel-tinged vocals, and basslines that groove rather than just rumble.
What truly sets them apart is their harmonic sophistication. While many of their peers focus on the grit of the breakbeat, the Brookes Brothers lean into 80s pop sensibilities and sophisticated chord progressions. You can hear the influence of Hall & Oates or Earth, Wind & Fire in the way they stack their vocal harmonies and arrange their synth stabs. It is 'big room' music that retains a human, organic heart through its clever use of analog-style textures and soulful songwriting.
Newcomers should start with their self-titled 2011 debut or the 2017 'Orange Lane' era. These records perfectly encapsulate their ability to turn 174 BPM into something that feels like a sunset pool party. It is the ideal entry point for someone who loves pop melody but wants the propulsive, kinetic energy that only drum and bass can provide.
Phil and Dan Brookes, otherwise known as the Brookes Brothers, are two London-based drum and bass producers.
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