Record label • Drum & Bass

Critical Music

  • 2002Founded
  • LondonUnited Kingdom
  • 7Artists

Critical Music is an independent drum and bass label founded in London in 2002 by the DJ and producer Kasra, who still runs it. Its first release was Dphie's Five Faces / Evolve.2, catalogue number CRIT001.The catalogue leans on a core of repeat artists including Enei, who became its first exclusive artist in 2011, along with Kasra, QZB, Particle, Halogenix and Calyx. Critical has run Critical Sound club nights since 2010 and holds a residency at Fabric in London. The Binary and Systems series also continue, and Beatport named the label its Label of the Month in April 2020.

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About Critical Music

Label facts
Founded2002
Based inLondon, United Kingdom
FoundersKasra
SoundDrum & Bass
StatusActive
Instagram@critical_music

Critical Music is an independent drum and bass label founded in London in 2002 by the DJ and producer Kasra, who still runs it. Its first release was Dphie's Five Faces / Evolve.2, catalogue number CRIT001.

The catalogue leans on a core of repeat artists including Enei, who became its first exclusive artist in 2011, along with Kasra, QZB, Particle, Halogenix and Calyx. Critical has run Critical Sound club nights since 2010 and holds a residency at Fabric in London. The Binary and Systems series also continue, and Beatport named the label its Label of the Month in April 2020.

Artists on Critical Music

Roster and regulars
  • Enei
  • Kasra
  • QZB
  • Particle
  • Halogenix
  • En:vy
  • Calyx

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Questions about Critical Music

What genre is Critical Music?

Critical Music is best known for Drum & Bass releases. The label has been releasing music since 2002.

Who founded Critical Music?

Critical Music was founded in 2002 by Kasra and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Who releases on Critical Music?

Artists closely tied to Critical Music include Enei, Kasra, QZB, Particle, Halogenix and En:vy.

Where can I buy Critical Music releases?

Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Critical Music?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Critical Music are Enei (0 tracks), Kasra (0 tracks), QZB (0 tracks), Particle (0 tracks) and Halogenix (0 tracks).

Label information from the label's official channels (criticalmusic.bandcamp.com, en.wikipedia.org). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.