DBRIDGE — Curiosity Clicks

dBridge – Curiosity Clicks opens FABRICLIVE.’s FL021LP as a 12-inch vinyl that bridges the weight of classic drum & bass with the spaciousness of the Autonomic aesthetic. The EP arrives on 4 December 2026 and marks the producer’s return to the Fabric series after the 2010 FabricLive.50 mix with Instra:mental, now presenting his debut original release on the label. Within the FABRICLIVE. catalogue, Curiosity Clicks follows the earlier FL018LP “Shape The Future” by Takuya Nakamura and the FL008 “Model Collapse (Basic Rhythm Remix) / Proof” by Sully, both issued in 2026, while the label’s 2025 Sage EP by Tim Reaper, Mantra and Decibella sits further back in the chronology. This positioning underscores the series’ continued focus on forward-thinking bass music, with dBridge’s entry adding a seasoned yet current voice. Side A opens with the title track “Curiosity Clicks”. The piece is a heavy-bass head-bopper built on old-school foundations; steady drums anchor the groove while the backing shifts from dreamy synth lines to dancey plucks before collapsing into pure drum-and-bass energy. The movement between sections reshapes the mood without losing momentum, offering DJs a flexible tool for building tension and release. “Your Progress”, the second cut on side A, continues the push-and-pull dynamic, pairing rolling low-end with atmospheric waves that sustain the EP’s balance of weight and space. Side B begins with “Unveil”. Here the same rolling low-end and heavy drums sit alongside a more expansive, airy texture, reinforcing the record’s hallmark of juxtaposing dense bass with open ambience. The final track “Relax” closes the EP with a smoother, more contemplative vibe, maintaining the heavy-bass foundation while allowing the atmospheric elements to dominate, making it suitable for winding down a set or introducing a more melodic segment. In the context of dBridge’s output, Curiosity Clicks follows the 2026 Exit Records 12-inch “A Love I Can't Explain” (EXIT085). While that earlier release explored the label’s signature melodic edge, the FABRICLIVE. EP leans further into the heavy-bass, 160 bpm territory the artist describes as a return to his early jungle and drum-and-bass foundations. The record therefore sits at a crossroads of his three-decade career: the tech-step lineage of Bad Company, the Exit Records ethos, and the Autonomic project’s 170 bpm experiments, all distilled into a four-track statement. For DJs, the EP offers a versatile palette. “Curiosity Clicks” works as a powerful opener or peak-time driver, its shifting sections allowing seamless mixing into both darker and more melodic moments. “Your Progress” and “Unveil” provide mid-set momentum, with their rolling bass and atmospheric layers ideal for layering with percussive loops or vocal snippets. “Relax” serves as a cool-down or transition piece, its spacious feel fitting for late-night sets or as a bridge into more melodic territory. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of collectors and DJs who value the tactile and sonic qualities of analog playback. Its four tracks are spread across two sides, preserving the intended flow from the heavy opener to the reflective closer. dBridge – Curiosity Clicks, FABRICLIVE., FL021LP, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. dBridge – Curiosity Clicks A2. dBridge – Your Progress B1. dBridge – Unveil B2. dBridge – Relax