DLR is a drum and bass producer and DJ closely connected with Bristol and the founder of Sofa Sound. His approach concentrates on the interaction between drums and bass, using a small number of musical elements to develop a track's groove. Born in Swindon, he spent formative years around the South West before moving to Leeds for university. There he worked with Octane and became involved in running club nights and a sound system, before later returning to Bristol. MC Gusto is a drum and bass MC, recording vocalist, and host. His live work includes a residency with Collective Bristol and hosting Dispatch Recordings label nights, while his own SoundCloud documents sets with DLR and broadcasts on Kool London.