Seba
Swedish atmospheric DnB veteran and Secret Operations boss whose emotional depth gives the lineup old-school class without nostalgia drag.
Artist Guide
Seba, real name Sebastian Ahrenberg, is one of the clearest atmospheric drum and bass additions in the second round. His history reaches back to Good Looking Records connections and later his own Secret Operations world, giving him a reputation for deep, emotive music that still carries proper drum work. He is a veteran booking, but the appeal is not just age. It is tone.
The Seba sound is lush, precise and often quietly intense. It favours atmosphere, melody and rolling depth over obvious festival gimmicks. That makes him a useful counterweight to the big headline-energy names because he can make the site feel more immersive while still keeping the bass moving.
For LOCUS, Seba reads like a late-night or golden-hour gift depending on placement. He gives the 2026 card another sophisticated emotional lane and should be especially relevant for anyone who loves the intros, pads and long blends as much as the drops. This could easily become a sleeper favourite.
Quick Reads
Fun Facts
- Seba's Secret Operations identity is central to his long-running atmospheric DnB reputation.
- His early career is tied to LTJ Bukem's Good Looking Records orbit.
- The booking adds Scandinavian depth to a lineup otherwise weighted toward the UK and Asia-Pacific.
- Likely favourite Indo meal: nasi goreng, because Seba sounds like they would respect a reliable classic.