Category Archives: Artists

Actress

The alias of Wolverhampton, England-based producer Darren Cunningham, Actress was credited with some of the least predictable, categorization-defying electronic dance music of the 2000s. Since debuting in 2004 with the No Tricks 12″ on his own Werk Discs label, Cunningham juggled a diverse array of inspirations — including early-’80s funk and electro, art rock, raw and clacissist house, and noise — while putting a fresh, challenging spin on them. As a result, his productions confounded some DJs while also being devoured by others within the realms of house, techno,…

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Anja Schneider

Anja Schneider is the mobilee records founder, broadcaster, internationally renowned DJ and producer once labeled a “perpetual motion machine”, and one of the hardest working individuals in the business.

From her beginnings in radio to the ‘Hi Five’ anniversary year of mobilee, her ascension through the ranks has been fuelled by her strong work ethic, sharp tastemaker instinct, charming personality and innate musicality. Starting out as a producer for KissFM, Anja became a radio persona in her own right in 2000 for Fritz Radio. Armed with an…

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Benji B

 

Label: Need2Soul

Benji B is a unique DJ, renowned for his unprecedented selections and distinctive style. Seamlessly drawing from several genres at once; in a single set you’ll hear brand new dubs and classic tunes side by side, the most cutting edge House, Dubstep and Funky tracks, Disco/Soul and Boogie. Headlining at House, Electronic or Hip Hop nights alongside some of the scenes finest artists, his versatility and exceptional selection makes him one of the only DJs to effortlessly play across the board.

Praised as one of the finest tastemakers by…

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Braiden

Label: Doldrums

Constantly mutating and branching out, Braiden is at the pinnacle of the bass music coming out of London. As one of its most able DJs, he employs an amalgam of sophisticated techniques and a selective imagination which takes in everything from sumptuous House to the most developed dubstep, stopping by future garage, UK funky, juke and unpredictable techno on the way.

Braiden rose to prominence as a DJ and photographer of the highest calibre, holding down a Rinse FM slot and regularly uploading dizzyingly good three-deck mixes that connect…

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CLIVE HENRY

Label: Crosstown Rebels
Resident: DC10 (Circo Loco)

Clive is one of the UK’s longest standing flag-wavers for underground house music having been an original member of the West London house mafia, one half of the genre-defining tech house outfit Peace Division and resident at the world’s most musically influential nightclub DC10. Clive started his long musical journey way back in the mid-eighties when he was working after school to earn money to feed his vinyl addiction. He caught the DJing bug going to local hip hop jams in…

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Dark Sky

Labels: Black Acre, Ninja Tune, Pictures Music

Tom Edwards, Matt Benyayer and Carlo Anderson together form the London based DJ/production unit Dark Sky. With numerous remixes under their belts and a handful of original releases to their name, Dark Sky are picking up some serious momentum, with their infectious brand of soulful garage and funky infused dub house, catching the ear of many a tastemaker. Gilles Peterson, Sinden, The XX and Modeselektor to name a few have all been heavily representing the trio’s productions.

With a packed gigging schedule and…

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DJ KOZE

Labels: Kompakt, Philpot, Get Physical, Pampa

Real name:  Stefan Kozalla

Born: Marrakesch. Lives and works in Hamburg and Cadaqués

Profession: DJ, Musician (International PONY, Adolf Noise). Remixer for many, including Chicks On Speed, Matthew Dear, Rah Band, Battles, Matias Aguayo,  Lawrence and many others.

So let’s go back to where it all began. It’s the mid 1990’s and DJ Koze was slowly working his way up through the German Hip-Hop scene. Together with his band Fischmob and their breakthrough German chart hit full-length “Power”, the act found their way into the German pop charts…

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Geddes

Labels: Murmur, Tsuba

Geddes is a visionary artist who has turned his attention to numerous creative projects, due to a deep passion for the exploration of deep and emotive music. His captivating style has shaped the heart of London’s underground house and techno scene, through both prolific events and flourishing labels, all created by this raw talent and a strong personal vision for underground music.

Geddes’ own label murmur has become widely admired and respected in its relatively short two-year life span, renowned for its rich and dubby output. Shaping…

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Horse Meat Disco

Now into their seventh year, Horse Meat Disco have continued to lead the way with packed residencies at their HQ at The Eagle in London’s Vauxhall, Lux in Lisbon and Tape in Berlin. Inspired by the music and inclusive ethos of New York’s club scene during the ‘70s and ‘80s, the collective have garnered a unique reputation for amazing parties and unmatchable sets, the quartet of DJs each mixing their own quality blend of disco juice. During 2011, as well as playing their annual…

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Icicle

Labels: Shogun Audio

Jeroen Snik – aka Icicle – is recognised as one of the most technically advanced and highly-respected producers in electronic music. Mastering tech-funk better than any other, Icicle’s music is graceful yet daring and, without doubt, technically remarkable, tinged with intricate drum patterns reminiscent of Photek and entrancing, enveloping bass-lines à la Jonny L and Optical.

After commanding the attention of the masses with releases on labels such as Shogun Audio, Soul:R, Renegade Hardware and Critical, Icicle made the move from Holland to London in 2008, and…

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