It's release day! We are thrilled to welcome Manchester based producer TMK to the label with this gorgeous double single!

Despite being a relative newcomer to the scene, TMK has been turning heads with his smooth, deep and melodic productions.

Dive deep into these two tracks as Learning Curve setting the pace with melodic synths playing out over a backdrop of rolling, fast paced drum breaks.

Needs slows the pace down, bringing lush, smokey sound scapes to the fore, with a divine vocal and stirring sax melody drawing on TMK's jazz influences to serve up an absolutely stunning track that's sure to catch the ears of liquid lovers everywhere.

Learning Curve/Needs is available on all streaming platforms, or you can purchase from us directly in our store

We hope you enjoy this one!

We are thrilled to welcome Manchester-based producer TMK to Outer Edge Audio with a double single release that ticks all the boxes for lovers of deep, atmospheric, and soulful drum & bass.

Despite being a relative newcomer to the scene, TMK has quickly gained a reputation for well-produced, nuanced sounds, with releases on Lizplay, Heart Twice, and Flowcast Recordings, as well as regular features on the 1 More Thing blog.

We caught up with TMK to find out more about the man behind the music, his influences, his forthcoming release, and what the rest of 2025 holds!

OE: For those who don’t know, who is TMK?

TMK: Hello! I'm Todd, and I am a DJ and producer from Manchester. I mostly make liquid drum & bass and like to focus on soulful elements with a bit of grit. I also love garage and have a couple of releases out there.

By day, I'm a primary school teacher. I love educating the kids about music and introducing them to different artists and genres every Friday, hopefully expanding their horizons.

OE: Listening to this release, as well as some of your previous work, you clearly have a penchant for deep and rich soundscapes. Who or what would you say your biggest inspirations and influences are?

TMK: Yeah, I love a big, rich bassline with intricate atmospheres and some soul to it. I listen to lots of different electronic music styles, particularly 140 and garage, and I try to bring elements of these into my workflow. Anything with that soulful character is a winner for me.

I've loved Satl's tunes and style for a long time, and the obvious choice would be Calibre, but more recently, I've been loving Zar—a producer from Manchester who makes super soulful liquid with great jazzy elements. Everything I hear from him resonates with me.

Outside of drum & bass, I love jazz, hip-hop, and soul. Robert Glasper is a favourite of mine—I just love his piano work, and he collaborates with so many amazing artists to create beautiful music.

I always want to feel something from the music I listen to, so anything that makes me move in some way is a winner.

OE: Tell us a little bit about how Learning Curve and Needs came to be.

TMK: This EP is all about the influences, really. I have quite a broad taste in music outside of DnB—as long as something is melodic and smooth or makes me move, I'll listen to it.

When I wrote Learning Curve, I was listening to a lot of Break and Dawn Wall. Break has this ability to mix the heavy with the smooth and soulful so well, which was something I wanted to experiment with, and Dawn Wall’s tracks are always big and solid.

The drums in this tune are simple but powerful, and I used a few neuro drum & bass samples, like the snare layered with classic drum breaks. I also took simple fills and hits to give the drums character and processed them to match the heaviness of the rest of the track.

I spent a long time on the bass sound design, making and remaking the mid-basses until the textures all came together. I kept the rest of the track simple but more harmonic and uplifting to give it some soul, but even the lead arp has a distorted, almost neuro texture to the top end. By the end of this tune, I felt like I’d learnt a lot—hence the name.

Needs is a massive mismatch of influences. The idea started after hearing a grime instrumental with a sliding 808 bass pattern, and I wanted to make something with an interesting bass pattern to move away from liquid DnB’s straight reeces. I listen to loads of jazz, so the bass ended up more jazzy than grimey.

The drums have a tight but loose feel, with lots of foley textures throughout. I built all sorts of layers around a very simple piano, and then the vocals and sax give it more life. They seem to have this conversation over the atmospheres, and the whole thing has a sense of longing—each element is in its place, but they all seem to need each other to work.

OE: What is one track or album that you could never get bored of listening to?

TMK: Too many to choose from! LSB, Tyler Daley, DRS – The View – will never get old for me, particularly the Calibre remix. Alix Perez – 1984 – really cemented my love for D&B. Miles Davis – Kind of Blue – the whole album is amazing from start to finish. Can't tell you how many times I've listened to it.

OE: What’s in store for TMK in 2025?

TMK: I have a few more releases lined up and some mixes in the pipeline! I'd love to get back behind the decks in a club again, as it's been a while.

Outside of music, I have a six-month-old daughter, so watching her grow, nurturing her music tastes, and teaching her how to use Serum is going to be a big part of my year!

We are thrilled to welcome Manchester based purveyor of all things soulful, soothing and deep TMK to Outer Edge Audio.

Coming on Friday 28th February, this double single ticks all of the boxes for lovers of the smooth, atmospheric, liquid side of Drum & Bass. This release features two tracks, Learning Curve & Needs.

Learning Curve brings fast moving, rolling drum pattern, with dreamy synths, pads and textures together to form a crisp, well thought out piece of liquid D&B.

Centered around a simple but effective piano riff and haunting vocal, this track is soaked in smokey, 3am vibes. Inspirations from jazz artists such as Robert Glasper and Miles Davis are on full display in this track.

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To celebrate the launch of Outer Edge Audio and our first release the Rise EP, we’ve joined forces with @missgraydnb and @thefilthyuk to put together a bumper prize package of goodies!

PRIZE PACKAGE
- 1 x Filthy Embroidered Snapback
- 1 x One off Outer Edge Audio USB (pre loaded with a copy of the Rise EP)
- 1 x Rise EP Stickers
- 1 x Outer Edge Black Card (1 year of discounts across the Outer Edge store & Bandcamp!)

There can only be one winner! Click here to here to go to our Instagram and get more details on how to enter.

That's it! The competition ends at midnight on 28.02.25 so be quick!

Good luck!

We are thrilled to unveil the official music video for MissGray’s stunning track Mountains!

The final track on the Rise EP, Mountains is the perfect wind down to draw the EP to a close. Opting for a slower BPM, MissGray weaves together a rich tapestry of sounds coupled with a stunning vocal performance.

We knew as soon as we heard this track, that it needed a video just as stunning as the track itself! Featuring footage from her trip to last years Mountain Bass experience (which was a huge inspiration during the making of the Rise EP) the video brings the story to life and showcases the beauty and majesty of the track.

The video is available to watch on YouTube here

It's finally here! The first release on Outer Edge Audio and we couldn't ask for more from a first release. You can now get the Rise EP from MissGray everywhere!

Sit back, relax, and dive into this spellbinding release from MissGray. A collection of deeply personal and reflective tracks, the Rise EP tells a story of determination, tenacity, and overcoming personal struggles to pursue a dream. Painting an inspiring and uplifting picture as it progresses—from the haunting, ethereal sound of "Moonlit Mind" to the soaring, bittersweet vocals of the EP's closing track, "Mountains"—this is a body of work that will captivate and inspire.

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We are incredibly pleased to welcome up-and-coming Kent-based DJ and producer MissGray to Outer Edge Audio!

For MissGray, 2024 will always be remembered as the year she decided to follow, chase, and ultimately achieve her musical dreams. After a bumper year that saw her support the likes of Etherwood, Monrroe, Riya, and Document One, as well as playing shows across the UK and internationally, her focus is now firmly on the year ahead.

MissGray kicks off 2025 with the spellbinding Rise EP, a collection of four deeply personal tracks, coming later this month on Outer Edge Audio. We caught up with her ahead of the release to talk about her journey from avid D&B fan to DJ and producer, the origins and inspirations behind the Rise EP, and her plans for the year ahead.

OE: Tell us a little about your journey in music so far and what inspires you.
MG: Drum and Bass music has always been an important part of my life, and I’ve always had a love for it. At the end of 2023, I decided I wanted to learn how to produce music. I’ve played the piano ever since I was young, and even after a period when I didn’t play, I would still occasionally sit at the piano and play tunes. I wanted to be able to incorporate this into my own music. I’m a huge fan of cinematic and orchestral sounds, and that was the style I wanted to bring to my own productions. Artists like Keeno have been a huge inspiration with his orchestral D&B, and Etherwood’s music has always inspired me too.

OE: Listening to the Rise EP, it sounds like there’s an interesting story behind the music. Could you share a little bit about the origins of the EP?
MG: I’ve had an incredible year since I decided to make my own music. Before that, times were a little difficult. I’d never have imagined that after a year of producing and DJing, I would be releasing music, DJing in the mountains of Spain, or flying out to Sweden to DJ there. So, the Rise EP is somewhat of a personal journey. Moonlit Mind was titled after a long period of sleepless nights, overthinking before deciding to create my own music. Chase The Sun serves as a reminder to always follow your dreams, just as I did. Rise is about knowing that, no matter the situation I found myself in, I’d always come out of it okay—eventually, we all will.
Mountains was inspired by a recent trip to Spain, where I had the chance to DJ in some beautiful locations, surrounded by like-minded people who were there for the love of the music. Also, being able to meet someone who has been a huge inspiration to me during the trip was something I’ll never forget.

OE: Is there a track on the EP that stands out for you? One that you are particularly proud of?
MG: It has to be Mountains. Taking a step away from D&B and creating Mountains is something I am really proud of. Mountains also holds a lot of emotion for me. I listen to it and remember where I was before embarking on my journey into music, compared to where I ended up, and it just brings me so much joy.

OE: Looking back on your journey since the beginning, what would you say has been your favourite moment?
MG: It’s really hard to pick just one. I’ve been blessed to have had some amazing opportunities in my first year of music, and I’m honestly so grateful. Mountain Bass is definitely up there for me—what an experience. I would urge anyone who enjoys more intimate festivals to go at least once.
Being invited to Sweden with the Bass Blasted crew was a weekend I’ll never forget. Such an awesome bunch of people, and I was able to do a 140 to D&B set of all the music I love—it was just so cool! I also have to shout out Interstellar Audio for having me on board with my music, releasing my first EP, and giving me the opportunity to be part of their line-ups. The whole year has been a highlight. So much love for everyone.

OE: Looking to the year ahead, what can we expect from MissGray in 2025?
MG: I’ve got some great gigs lined up. You can catch me in Nottingham for the Interstellar Audio x Keeno event in March, which I’m excited about. It’s a huge line-up full of awesome people! I’ve also been working on some new music, so watch this space!

The Rise EP will be released on Outer Edge Audio on Friday 24th January. Pre order now on Beatport

Sit back, relax, and dive into this spellbinding release from MissGray. The Rise EP is a collection of deeply personal and reflective tracks, which tells a story of determination, tenacity, and overcoming personal struggles to pursue a dream.

Painting an inspiring and uplifting picture as it progresses—from the haunting, ethereal sound of Moonlit Mind to the soaring, bittersweet vocals of the EPs closing track, Mountains—this is a body of work that will captivate and inspire.

You can now pre order the Rise EP exclusively on Beatport with the full release to all stores and streaming platforms coming on Friday 24th January.

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As well as being the best place to stay up to date with the latest goings-on in the Outer Edge camp, the new site will allow to vastly improve our store experience, meaning you can purchase music and other products and support us directly! Which as an indipendent label, means a lot!

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As a huge thank you to everybody that has shown their support to Outer Edge Audio since it was announced, we’ve decided to give away a free track from label boss Twelve Step Audio!

Fake Shake is available on our Soundcloud page for free, as well as across all of the usual streaming services. It’s already picked up some amazing feedback, as well as rotation on Eruption FM, BBC Introducing and Kool FM. We are so happy with the response and all of the support on this track!

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