Ed Rush & Optical
British drum and bass duo who co-founded Virus Recordings and released the 1998 album Wormhole, a key neurofunk record.
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Ed Rush & Optical: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Members
- Ed Rush (Ben Settle) and Optical (Matthew Quinn)
- Nationality
- British
- Based in
- London, England
- Genres
- Drum and bass, Neurofunk, Techstep
- Labels
- Virus Recordings (founder), V Recordings
- Active since
- 1997
Essential tracks
- Funktion1997
- Bacteria1999
- Watermelon1999
- Pacman2002
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Ed Rush & Optical
Where are Ed Rush & Optical from?
Ed Rush & Optical are from British. Today they are based in London, England.
Who are the members of Ed Rush & Optical?
Ed Rush & Optical are Ed Rush (Ben Settle) and Optical (Matthew Quinn).
What kind of music does Ed Rush & Optical play?
Ed Rush & Optical play drum and bass, neurofunk and techstep.
Does Ed Rush & Optical have a record label?
Yes. Ed Rush & Optical founded Virus Recordings.
What are Ed Rush & Optical's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Funktion" (1997), "Bacteria" (1999) and "Watermelon" (1999).
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