In the early 2000s, he immersed himself in the Czech techno scene. However, by 2004, he became disillusioned with the prevalent drug culture—particularly the dominance of methamphetamine—and the increasingly aggressive styles such as hard techno, schranz, and free tekno that came with it. This disconnect led him to seek out more introspective sounds, gravitating toward progressive tech-house and German minimal techno. Swedish artists like Inigo Kennedy offered the kind of emotional depth and cerebral engagement that resonated with him, especially during the rise of minimal around 2006.
Sidney’s relationship with drum and bass began as early as 2001, through Ed Rush’s CD and the jungle stages at Czech festivals. But it wasn’t until 2006—after discovering a German website featuring dark DnB and liquid mixes—that he truly connected with the genre. This exposure revealed the richness and musicality of liquid drum and bass, offering a contrast to the harsher sounds of the mainstream Czech DnB scene.
Between 2006 and 2010, he dove deep into the world of liquid DnB, with UK pioneers like Artificial Intelligence serving as a gateway. As YouTube became more prominent, he found inspiration in artists like Netsky, Edlan, Changing Faces, Hybrid Minds, Maduk, Feint, and Etherwood, as well as vocalists including Laura Brehm, Veela, and Riya. Channels like Chilloutbear and Liquiddnbftw further fueled his exploration.
Though he first experimented with DJing in 2005 using Winamp plugins, or software Tractor, Virtual DJ, it wasn’t until 2014 that Sidney SN began actively mixing. The soulful and intelligent vibe of liquid DnB, standing apart from the drug-heavy rave culture, drew him in completely. This genre became his space for creative expression and emotional resonance.
In 2018-2019, he encountered deep DnB through a Kyrist mix on YouTube, where tracks like “Interval” by Spirit and “Colours” by Revoux featuring Charli Brix left a lasting impact. While he appreciates the complexity of deep DnB, liquid remains his core focus—an emotionally rich, intelligent sound that continues to define his sets and productions.
Today, Sidney SN stands as a distinctive voice in the DnB scene, known for his thoughtful approach, diverse influences, and deep love for the genre’s more melodic and introspective side.
