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New Zealand Label-head Alix<\/strong> Perez<\/strong><\/a> has spent the last decade steadily building 1985 Music<\/a><\/strong>, which will turn a decade old in 2026. This label is known not only for producing some of the highest-quality audio in the bass music realm, but also for its consistent sound that\u2019s instantly recognizable across artists and genres<\/p>\n Alix Perez has undoubtedly nailed his formula for the label and hand-selects each talent he invites. Between standalone EPs and albums from resident artists,1985 Music often brings together a mix of artists for compilations like their Atlas<\/a><\/strong><\/em> and Codex<\/a><\/strong><\/em> series. In late 2024, they debuted Fragment \/ 1<\/em><\/strong>, and this week, they\u2019ve just released its second edition to conclude 2025.<\/p>\n Fragment \/ 2 <\/em><\/strong>has arrived as a 12-track compilation featuring elements ranging from moody drums and dark dubstep to their signature soulful drum and bass. With returning artists and new ones, there\u2019s a track for every listener on the compilation.<\/p>\n A brand-new artist to the imprint, Pruvan, opens Fragment \/ 2<\/em> with his moody hybrid-garage track, \u201cRonnie Elbows<\/strong>.\u201d The Prague-based producer is behind the unique opening track that sets the scene for the collection, making his debut with 1985 Music. The track sets the collection off to a perfect start, too catchy to sit still. While Pruvan kicked things off for the project itself, 1985 veteran Submarine<\/strong> took the honors of releasing the first single in early November with his uplifting liquid drum-and-bass track, \u201cYou Do<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n Submarine\u2019s fast, dreamy tune is one of only two of the aforementioned soulful offerings that melodic drum-and-bass fans can\u2019t get enough of from 1985 Music. The other comes from none other than French producer Trail<\/a><\/strong>, which comes as no surprise to fans. His offering to Fragment \/ 2<\/em>, \u201cSparkle<\/strong>,\u201d couldn\u2019t have a more fitting title, and sounds like pure happiness wrapped into a song.<\/p>\n Trail also teams up with 1985 favorites Monty<\/strong> and Visages<\/strong> <\/a>on their collaboration, \u201cAlright<\/strong> Alright<\/strong>.\u201d Certainly not on the soulful side, this one features a darker twist within a unique 2-step drum pattern that could leave even the most seasoned listeners questioning the genre while head-nodding to the beat. Another artist who does this well is EPROM, who returns to the label in almost every compilation. His track \u201cOperator<\/strong>\u201d is for the experimental fans.<\/p>\n Another new face to the label, Sydney-based artist Killjoy<\/strong>, didn\u2019t hold back with his offering \u201cBadness<\/strong>,\u201d whose classic, abrasive wobbles mimic those of an early-2000s dubstep producer. While he\u2019s no stranger to the scene, there\u2019s no doubt plenty of 1985 Music fans discovered him from this standout debut on Fragment \/ 2<\/em>.<\/p>\n The project naturally couldn\u2019t be complete without 2 solo tracks from Alix Perez. \u201cPerception<\/strong> Disorder<\/strong>\u201d is a sinister, bass-heavy 140 beat, and he matches the same dark energy, but faster, on his drum and bass track, \u201cLost Connection<\/strong>.\u201d With Fragment \/ 2 <\/em>being the perfect conclusion to 2025 and a representation of the label\u2019s sound, there\u2019s no telling what exciting releases and projects 1985 Music could have in store for their 10th-anniversary celebration next year.<\/p>\n Fragment \/ 2<\/em> is out everywhere now, so head to Spotify or your preferred platform<\/a> to stream this new collection with your best set of speakers.<\/strong><\/p>\n \nStream Fragment \/ 2<\/em> on Spotify:<\/strong><\/h4>\n