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Ivy Lab
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active2012-present
Labels
Members
  • Sabre
  • Stray
Past membersHalogenix

Ivy Lab are a British electronic music duo based in London. The project is a collaboration between producers Sabre (Govind Kidao) and Stray (Jonathan Fogel). Their music incorporates elements of drum and bass, dubstep, halftime and hip-hop.

History

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Origins (2012-2018)

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Ivy Lab formed in 2012 as a trio comprising established drum and bass producers Sabre, Stray and Halogenix (Laurence Reading),[1] and released their debut single Oblique on Critical Music in 2012,[2] shortly followed by Afterthought.[3] Throughout their first years together, the group garnered significant attention in the bass music scene and was named one of the top 10 DJs of 2015 by Mixmag.[4]

The group released their debut album 20/20 Vol. One in 2018.[5][6]

Halogenix's departure and follow-up albums (2018-present)

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In 2018, Halogenix announced that he would be parting ways with Ivy Lab to focus on his own projects.[7] Following his departure, Ivy Lab released their next album Death Doesn't Always Taste Good on their own label 20/20 LDN.[8] The release earned notable praise on its range of influences and experimental approach.[9][10]

Ivy Lab's third album Infinite Falling Ground was released in October 2022.[11] The album was received positively, with critics praising the emotional narrative of the record whilst still retaining their signature abstract sound.[11][12] Accompanying the album launch, the duo unveiled the Infinite Falling Ground immersive show in London, before touring the live show to 22 cities in North America supported by Oakk, Nikki Nair, Lake Hills and Sicaria Sound.[13] The A/V show utilized a short film, which was sliced and interpolated with the music from the Album. Fogel noted in an interview that his inspiration for the show originated from a similar concept performed by The Who with Quadrophenia.[14]

In 2024, Ivy Lab released a follow up album titled Infinite Falling Ground Pt 2 which has been described as a "vivid, crystalline dreamscape centered around core precepts of melancholy and parenthood".[15] As with their previous album, the release was accompanied by a visual A/V production by artist Lake Hills, which followed on from the plot of the original whilst exploring the theme of fatherhood.[16]

Musical style

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Ivy Lab's initial releases and style were characterised typically as drum and bass. Each of the three members had an extensive background in the genre. Stray's production typically incorporated elements from jungle music, whilst Sabre has been noted for his more experimental approach.[1] The group cemented themselves as one of the pioneering artists in the halftime subgenre of drum and bass.[14]

Following Halogenix's departure, their music shifted stylistically into more experimental bass music and hip-hop,[14] with one reviewer describing the sound as "futuristic halftime fused with hard-hitting drum work".[8]

Later releases, such as Infinite Falling Ground explore more emotional and unsettling musical themes.[12]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Ref
20/20 Volume One [17]
Death Doesn't Always Taste Good
  • Released 11 May 2018
  • Label: 20/20 LDN
  • Formats: Digital download, 2 x 12" LP
 [18]
Infinite Falling Ground
  • Released October 14 2022
  • Label: 20/20 LDN
  • Formats: Digital download, 2 x 12" LP
 [19]
Infinite Falling Ground Pt 2
  • Released 22 August 2024
  • Label: 20/20 LDN
  • Formats: Digital download, 2 x 12" LP
 [20]

Extended plays and singles

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  • Oblique (2013)
  • Afterthought / Brat (2014)[3]
  • Twenty Questions EP (2015)
  • Mef:Lab (with Mefjus) (2015)
  • Arkestra EP (with Alix Perez) (2016)
  • Fortuna EP (2016)
  • Peninsula (2017)[21]
  • Jetlag (2018)
  • Cake (2018)[22]
  • Stars EP (2019)
  • Orange (with Two Fingers) (2019)[23]
  • Hotline (with Two Fingers) (2019)
  • Space War EP (2019)
  • Gunk (2019)
  • Fidget EP (2020)
  • Cava (2020)
  • Talk To Me (with Two Fingers) (2020)
  • Teacup (2020)
  • Blonde (2020)
  • Soul Sista (with Frank Carter III) (2021)[24]
  • Press Play (2021)[25]
  • Suzuki/Paradise Pistol (2021)
  • NOVV/NASDAQ (2021)
  • Everythingmustchange EP (2021)[26]
  • Balaclava (2022)[27]
  • Dogma (2022)[28]
  • Profit (2023)
  • Ghost x Dead Signal (2023)
  • Demon Dust EP (2023)
  • Idols Fall / Snap 101 (2023)
  • Mild Snake EP (2024)
  • Sex Latte (2024)
  • OURDOGISMISSING (2024)
  • Left With You (2024)
  • Blockhead (2024)
  • Olo (2024)
  • Innocence (2025)

Awards

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2015 DJ Mag Best of British Awards Breakthrough producer Ivy Lab Nominated [29]
2016 DJ Mag Best of British Awards Best breakthrough label 20/20 LDN Won [30]
2018 DJ Mag Best of British Awards Best group Ivy Lab Nominated [31]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ryce, Andrew (2013-01-11). "Sabre, Stray and Halogenix are Ivy Lab · News ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  2. ^ "Ivy Lab Archives". Drum&BassArena. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  3. ^ a b Ryce, Andrew (2013-02-07). "Ivy Lab - Afterthought · Single Review ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  4. ^ "The top 10 DJs Of 2015". Mixmag. 2015-12-16. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (2015-10-21). "5 Reasons To Check Out Ivy Lab's Debut Album". UKF. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  6. ^ "Ivy Lab | SXSW London 2025 Music Artists". www.sxswlondon.comivy-lab-2e5a9b69. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  7. ^ McNicoll, Shawn (2018-03-28). "Ivy Lab Announces Debut Album As They Move Forward With One Less Member". Dance Music NW. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  8. ^ a b "Ivy Lab have confirmed the release of their long-awaited debut album". Mixmag. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  9. ^ Galil, Leor (2018-12-06). "UK electronic duo Ivy Lab make the unsettling accessible on Death Don't Always Taste Good". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  10. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2018-05-12). "Ivy Lab release debut album – Death Don't Always Taste So Good". The Music Essentials. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  11. ^ a b Lugen, Mikala (2022-10-14). "Listen to Ivy Lab's Haunting Album, "Infinite Falling Ground"". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  12. ^ a b "Ivy Lab Explores New Avenues on Infinite Falling Ground | EDM Identity". edmidentity.com. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  13. ^ Major, Michael. "Ivy Lab Announce 'Infinite Falling Ground' Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  14. ^ a b c Ross, Gemma (7 November 2022). "Creative transition: How Ivy Lab conquered the US beats scene". Mixmag. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  15. ^ Solomon-Brady, Harvey (2024-07-01). "Ivy Lab announce new album 'Infinite Falling Ground Pt.2' and new A/V show in London whynow". whynow. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  16. ^ Welsh, April Clare (2024-06-28). "Ivy Lab announce new album, 'Infinite Falling Ground Pt.2', share 'Left With You': Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  17. ^ Murray, Robin (2015-10-21). "5 Reasons To Check Out Ivy Lab's Debut Album". UKF. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  18. ^ McNicoll, Shawn (2018-03-28). "Ivy Lab Announces Debut Album As They Move Forward With One Less Member". Dance Music NW. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  19. ^ "Ivy Lab Explores New Avenues on Infinite Falling Ground | EDM Identity". edmidentity.com. 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  20. ^ Welsh, April Clare (2024-06-28). "Ivy Lab announce new album, 'Infinite Falling Ground Pt.2', share 'Left With You': Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  21. ^ Pattison, Louis (2017-02-22). "Hear Ivy Lab meld hip-hop and d'n'b on Peninsula". Red Bull. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  22. ^ "Ivy Lab Drop Monstrous Halftime Banger "Cake" Ahead Of Upcoming Album". This Song Is Sick. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  23. ^ Rogers, Colin (2019-07-02). "Ivy Lab teams with Two Fingers on gritty new single, 'Orange' | Conscious Electronic". Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  24. ^ Parmar, Purav (2021-10-18). "In Conversation With Ivy Lab". UKF. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  25. ^ Rapaport, Brian (2021-10-04). "Ivy Lab Release Forward-Thinking "Press Play" EP on Dirtybird White Label Series". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  26. ^ Ali, Mike (2021-07-24). "Ivy Lab Will Blow Your Mind With Brilliant Experimental EP 'Everythingmustchange'". This Song Is Sick. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  27. ^ M, Molly (2022-09-08). "Ivy Lab Creates Immersive Audiovisual Experience With New Single "Balaclava"". This Song Is Sick. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  28. ^ Wallock, Matt (2022-09-08). "Ivy Lab's "Dogma" Visual Elevates Sign-Spinning to an Art Form". FLOOD. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  29. ^ Minchin, Abbi. "DJ Magazine's Best Of British Awards 2015". Viva Manchester. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  30. ^ "DJ Mag Announces Best of British Awards 2016 Winners". TNT Magazine. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  31. ^ "DJ Mag Best of British Awards 2018 - Voting now open". DJ Mag. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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