Since his early work for Dublin label Qaudrophonic in 1998 Calibre has always delivered a sound that delves below the all too often unsatisfying D&B surface. His ability to bring a warm, natural feel to the digital landscape of D&B raised interest from Creative Source and Radio 1’s Fabio, leading to a critically acclaimed double album in 2001, entitled ‘Musiqe Concrete’. This opened the door to a new breed of dance floor capable, musically orientated D&B, as confident in its longevity as in its originality. Less was certainly more.

Since then Calibre has released for labels such as MIST’s Soul:R label including collaboration work under the Mist:I:Cal moniker with the Manchester duo. Other label contributions have included CIA, 31, Defunked, V and Critical.  Remixes have also been a heavy outlet for Calibre’s take on 21st century blues and soul, with commissions coming in from the likes of High Contrast, Badmarsh & Shri and US R&B up and comer Jaheim.

Fast forward to 2003 and Calibre’s own vision, Signature records came to light. This imprint is the home for his own prolific studio output, offering an unprecedented freedom to experiment and release music on his own terms. Signature offers regular Drum and Bass singles as well as further artist albums, remixes of his own work from fellow boundary pushers such as Omni Trio and Klute as well as further collaborations, including MIST’s ST Files. Signature will eventually also showcase Calibre’s House and down tempo work, which has already seen the light of day thanks to John Tejada’s US house imprint, Palette.  Signature certainly looks like another reason to be positive about Drum and Bass and its assured longevity. Whatever the doubters may say, Drum and Bass isn’t going anywhere; and neither is Calibre.

Soul:R Discography:

SOULR002: Fire & Water / Interphaze

SOULR003: Mist:I:Cal Dub EP (with MIST)

SOULR006: It’s…

SOULR009: Mistical Dub Part 2 (with MIST)

Signature Discography:

SIG001: Peso / My Chance

SIG002: Makes Me Wonder / Got to Have You

SIG003: Trust / Waiting

SIG004: Feeling Happy / Think Again

SIG005: Mr. Maverick / Highlander

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