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Hailed by Mixmag at 2012’s “Star of the Year,” and achieving the #1 album in the UK so far in 2013; Rudimental has earned widespread applause for their dazzling sonic vision, a stunning sound clash of live instrumentation, eclectic beats, and soulful songcraft. The drum-and-base group released their debut LP, “Home” on August 6th via Big Beat Records. The East London quartet joined forces with rapper, Angel Haze on “Hell Could Freeze,” Rudimental’s third Zane Lowe ‘Hottest Record’ (via BBC) following smash hits, “Feel The Love ft. John Newman,” (named iTunes’ “Dance Song of the Year”) and “Not Giving In (ft. John Newman & Alex Clare).”
HOME OUT NOW
ON BIG BEAT RECORDS
“the four-piece group, which includes piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden, and DJ Leon Rolle, is now reaping the rewards of its feel-good cocktail of vintage soul, catch pop hooks and kaleidoscopic mix of EDM subgenres house, garage, jungle and drum ’n’ bass.” - Billboard
"…if Home is where the heart is, their affections lie less with postcodes than with pop's ability to transcend time and place entirely.“ --SPIN
SPIN MAGAZINE – 8/10 ALBUM REVIEW
SPIN MAGAZINE – ‘ALBUM OF THE WEEK’
US ‘Home’ Album Coverage
Exclusive Premieres
Interview Features
“The UK based group take a fearless approach to each song by combining the intricacies of soul, bass, and electronic based music. House, drum n’ bass, intoxicating R&B vocals, and hip hop saturate the genre-bending album. ” -Life + Times
“…it’s not at all unlikely this is only the beginning of Rudimental’s success as they continue to create anthems that resonate with listeners around the globe.” – Variance
Variance Magazine – April 2013
Mix Mag – April 2013
Rudimental on AXS TV!
Rudimental on BBC Radio 1!
SXSW Coverage
“Finally a band I hadn't seen before that I actually am moved by.” - Bill Wede of Billboard
“London's leading funky drum'n'bass big band was all about the posi vibes. ‘Open up your hearts, your minds, and your souls,’hollered lead toaster DJ Locksmith with an earnestness that was returned from the crowd, arms aloft as if they were feeling a particularly nice breeze blowing through the field.” - SPIN
Additional Festival Coverage
“it will only be a matter of time before these four gents will be conquering U.S. charts” - VIBE
Additional Live Coverage
What people are saying…
“The English band, which combine hip-hop, R&B, funk, rock, jazz, raggae, and everything in between blew the lid off iconic downtown venue and cemented their place as one of the best live acts we saw this year.” -Officially A Yuppie
“Rudimental has earned widespread applause for their dazzling sonic vision, a stunning sound clash of live instrumentation, eclectic beats, and soulful songcraft.” - Earmilk
“These East London lads are on fire and having just come back from Australia the whole world is hearing about them” - Huffington Post
"Feel the Love" featuring vocals by John Newman is a positive anthem with inspiring chords and the right kind of up-lifting lyrical nonsense to top the charts. – Miami New Times
One of the most surprising things about this album is that no one has done it before. That is, bridged the gap between Jools Holland and Annie Mac…” - Mix Mag
–British electronic quartet Rudimental has stormed UK dance and pop charts with singles ‘Feel The Love,’ ‘Not Giving In,” and, most notably, ‘Waiting All Night.’” -Pigeons and Planes
“It seems like only yesterday that the collective supergroup known as Rudimental united to bring forth feelings of happiness and joy to the dancing masses.” - Less Than 3
“Ever since Rudimental’s release of ‘Feel the Love’ in 2012 (alongside John Newman), the singing quartet from London has been on our radar – and we don’t expect them to bleep off in 2013.” - Rager Onions
“…the kind of sly, brilliant touch that suggests Rudimental are worthy heirs to the likes of Soul II Soul and Basement Jaxx.” - The Independednt
“Rudimental’s new album ‘Home’, is meticulously crafted.” - Metro UK
“’Home’ is very much the sound of now.” - Yorkshire Evening Post
