The North London group Ivy Lab emerged from the outskirts of the UK bass music scene.
After more than a decade, Ivy Lab – consisting of Gove Kidao and Jay Fogel – will wrap up their collaboration this year.
The pair plans to hold a series of farewell performances and release their final music under the project throughout 2026 before embarking on new musical paths.
In a statement shared on social media today, they expressed: “After over 10 years of exploring a diverse range of leftfield beats, we’ve made the decision to end our flagship project and look forward to new sonic adventures. 2026 will be our final year.”
Kidao and Fogel joined forces as Ivy Lab in 2013, having already established a notable presence in the drum & bass scene as Sabre and Stray. Ivy Lab aimed for a more freeform approach to bass-centric music, venturing beyond the confines of drum & bass to investigate various tempos and intensities, including half-time, hip-hop-influenced beats.
In 2015, Ivy Lab launched their label Twenty Twenty London with an expansive double-album that showcased their studio versatility. Over time, Ivy Lab has developed into a distinctive and powerful blend of hybrid club music, supported by a rich collection of EPs and albums. Meanwhile, Twenty Twenty London has grown into a vital platform for emerging talent creating music outside the dominant electronic genre boundaries.
Both artists will continue to release music individually, retaining their identities as Stray and Sabre. Additionally, Twenty Twenty London will keep fostering the artistic community surrounding the label and will expand as an essential source for new music.
Read their complete statement on Instagram.
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After over a decade, Ivy Lab - Gove Kidao and Jay Fogel - are ending their partnership this year. The pair will host a series of farewell performances.