Shogun bossman, scene ambassador on BBC Radio1 and marksman-level selector legend: what Friction doesn't know about drum & bass truly isn't worth knowing.

Koven is ready to begin another exciting instalment with the arrival of Katie Boyle - one of dance music’s most talented, original vocalists. Featuring on labels such as Mainframe Recordings and Audioporn as well as teaming up with accomplished producers including including techstep mammoths Fourward, High Maintenance and liquid heavyweights Hybrid Minds, Katie has rightly gained a reputation for both her extreme versatility and vocal ability. Bigger and better sounding than ever, Koven are set for even greater heights, and are already among Skrillex and Rudimental as acts booked to perform at EXIT festival's Main Stage this summer.

Paper Skies is a multimedia artist from Toronto Canada, known for his combination of visuals and cutting edge melodic bass design. With his debut album, 'Project Wireframe' on Pilot Records, Paper Skies emphasises artistic authenticity and aims to inspire creative self-reflection through visual art and sound. An active participant in both local and online bass communities, he shares educational resources for emerging music producers and develops production tools through his comopany 'Xynth Audio' (est 2022). Recognised for his influence on trends such as Color Bass, Paper Skies explores diverse EDM genres while maintaining his distinctive signature style.