Greek producer Jaap marks his 20th year in the underground electronic music scene with 'Rave Matter', an album that bridges the raw energy of early drum & bass with the warmth of analog sound design.
"Each track was composed as a tribute to the warmth and depth of the analog sound that defined the early days of electronic production," Jaap explains. "To capture that spirit, I used Reason 4 - the first DAW I ever worked with when I began producing underground music, known for its authentic analog modeling and texture. Final touches and channel editing were done in Ableton Live to balance the mix while keeping the raw feel intact."
That philosophy runs deep throughout 'Rave Matter'. The album leans toward a 2000s-era drum & bass aesthetic, soaked in nostalgia yet sharpened by modern clarity. The albums comes out through US based Kryptic Audio.
Jaap’s path has been one of steady evolution. After contributing to Paranoise Radio’s annual compilation in 2024, his first official release, he built momentum through 2025 with music on respected US underground imprints like The Delirium Project, Sublimated Sounds, and NWSide Connect, as well as Portuguese Stairwell Dubs. Earlier works explored UK Bass, Breaks, and Dubstep, while his latest output on Kryptic Audio take a deeper dive into Drum & Bass, merging intricate programming with atmospheric precision.
Looking ahead, Jaap shows no sign of slowing down. His next release, a two-track EP for Persephone Records, blends Greek folk traditions with breakbeat science - one track built around a 130 BPM Amen Break, the other a 160 BPM Jungle reinterpretation of a piece by Reggetiko Project, a Thessaloniki-based band merging Balkan and jazz influences.
You may stream 'Rave Matter' on the link below.
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