Des McMahon drops ‘Ethos’ [The Remixes, Part 2] on Play Me Records

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‘Ethos’ [The Remixes, Part 2] slips back into the system with quiet confidence, no hype-for-hype’s-sake energy here, just proper Drum & Bass thinking for heads who like their grooves low-slung and their atmospheres thick. This second chapter of Des McMahon’s remix project does not chase the spotlight. It moves sideways into the darker corners of the dancefloor, where tension breathes, basslines loom, and patience pays off.

Where the original ‘Ethos‘ album laid out McMahon’s sonic blueprint, ‘Ethos’ [The Remixes, Part 2] invites a handpicked crew to rewire that DNA without snapping it in half. The brief is subtle but firm. Respect the space. Honour the intent. Push it deeper. The result is a tightly focused remix collection that feels locked into the same world, just viewed through different prisms and late-night perspectives.

Opening the release is Australia’s Manikin, delivering a refined rework of ‘Hindsight’ featuring Korey Riker and Julien Lane. This is precision Drum & Bass, trimmed of excess and built for heads-down moments when the lights are low, and the system is warm. His touch is restrained but deliberate, every drum hit placed with intent, every movement earned rather than forced. It sets the tone perfectly.

Brazilian minimal technician Dunk steps in next with a rugged flip of ‘Negative Space’. This one leans heavier, crunchier, and carries that slow-burning pressure that creeps up on you halfway through the mix. Sub weight rolls deep beneath tight percussion, the kind of track that DJs save for when the room is already locked and listening. No rush, no gimmicks, just controlled power.

Los Angeles underground mainstays dela Moon and Chief Jesta take ‘Piercing Noises’ into hypnotic territory. Their remix strips things back and stretches time, turning the track into a meditative journey built for long blends and late sessions. This is warehouse music through and through, introspective but heavy, perfect for those moments when the crowd stops talking and starts moving as one.

Closing things out, Southern California’s Phayla delivers a lush, vibey reimagining of ‘Anecdote’. There is warmth here, but it still hits with purpose. Pads drift, grooves roll, and the low end keeps everything grounded. It also marks another chapter in an evolving creative relationship with McMahon, one that continues to feel natural rather than forced.

Taken together, ‘Ethos’ [The Remixes, Part 2] feels less like a remix add-on and more like a carefully sequenced continuation. It highlights McMahon’s sharp instincts as a selector while showcasing the global reach of the ‘Ethos’ project, from Australia to Brazil to the US underground. This is Drum & Bass for basements, rooftops, and long, hazy sessions where subtle pressure does the real damage.

‘Ethos’ [The Remixes, Part 2] lands in full on Friday, 6th February via Reid Speed and Alex Rosson’s Play Me Records. Lock in, turn it up, and let it breathe.

Check out our premiere of Des McMahon & Georgie ‘Negative Space’ (Dunk Remix) below and grab a copy of the remix EP from here!

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