Firsthand Accounts on Atmospheric-Liquid DnB Era & GLR History

For those OG DNB HEADZ: Sentiments on the transition from Atmospheric to Liquid, Personal accounts of how this music has impacted YOU, Seeking Info on GLR's history Hey everyone, bear with me! around a week ago, I made a post asking about Progression Sessions 09 (Makoto & Deeizm). I’ve gone pretty deep down the rabbit hole. I was working on a piece about Progression Sessions as a whole, using the series to look at the broader shift from late-90s atmospheric / ambient DnB into liquid by the early 2000s, especially around GLR. I’ve been digging through old forums (DOA, Reddit, Discogs comments), documentaries, interviews, etc., and there’s quite a bit of history here. Opinions on the genre shift (both love and its issues), stories from Bukem & Conrad’s global tours, what those nights actually felt like and also some darker, more complicated stuff around GLR’s later years and its relationships with artists. I’m making this post because I want to expand the piece and get real perspectives. Specifically, I’d love to hear from anyone willing to share: Your personal take on the shift from atmospheric to liquid ...exciting evolution, loss of roots, or both Memories from GLR-era tours or events (Bukem, Mako, Seba, Blame, Source Direct etc etc.) and whether the vibe changed as the sound did Any credible insight into issues within GLR...not hearsay, but firsthand experience or solid context that goes beyond rumor or recycled stories. I know this is a tricky and sensitive topic, and I’m not interested in sensationalizing anything. My aim is simply to understand the fuller picture around the music and the people involved, and to acknowledge this part of the history thoughtfully and respectfully. The deeper I read the more it feels like this era deserves proper documentation. It feels like book-level history. If you want to comment publicly, that would be amazing. If it’s too much to type out, feel free to DM me. And if you think I’m missing an important angle I’d appreciate being pointed in the right direction, as I would like to give credit where it is due and not misrepresent the community. Edit: Also if anyone has flyers, pamphlets, photos from this era. If you are comfortable, would love images of documentation!