Resident DJ for Kinky Malinki for over 15 years. Trainer enthusiast, goalkeeper and collector of too much stuff. Have been dipping my toe in to the world of writing for quite some time having written for Azuli Records in the past, along with doing Kinky Malinki’s press work and writing a sneaker spread for an urban lifestyle magazine called 24/7 Live Listings. I’ve always go too much to say, especially when it comes to the dance industry, so what better way than to channel it in to articles for Decoded Magazine.
After celebrating his birthday earlier this year Skream tweeted “Been in the ‘industry’ since I was 14/15…fuck knows how I’ve lasted long…#alwaysbenice”. Just one look at the news and the…
I feel that approaching a review for a Defected Records album release would be to attempt to review for visiting aliens, as I would be under the assumption that anyone…
Roger Sanchez is, for many, the embodiment of House music. From humble beginnings in NYC to high profile residencies in Ibiza; from digging in dusty crates to headlining festival main-stages…
Matthew Benjamin has held many guises in his journey through electronic music. Launching his career as Matthew B in the midst of the UK acid house explosion, his identity and…
Artist: Eli Escobar Title: Happiness Label: Classic Release: Out Now Genre: House I think it’s fair to say that in my years of writing about all sorts of stuff within the industry,…
Justin Berkmann started DJing after being schooled in the Family Funktion & Shake’n’Fingerpop warehouse parties in mid-eighties London. Then, after moving to New York City in 1986, he discovered the…
Dan Liquid and Dan Gresham are collectively known as Danism. Together they form a production team that is synonymous with a high a quality and innovative production sound. As a…
Ask anyone that’s rolled in at silly o’clock in the morning, whether they’ve just had the time of their life, listening to blissful beats, whilst being absorbed by some sort…
If you have reached your mid-30s, dabbled in London life and been a clubber or DJ (or both), there is a high chance that your musical progression went something along…
While his name may evoke childhood memories, there’s nothing comic about his passion for music. Within the space of a few years, Teenage Mutants, the one-man show from Mainz (Germany),…
If you were clubbing, listening to the radio, reading music magazines or even going to your local record store (don’t get all dewy eyed at those last two mentions) in…
Recently, arguably one of the best and most prolific House music labels in the world, Defected Records, announced it was taking a year’s hiatus from Ibiza, having run their events…
Every second of every day, a DJ, artist, musician, whatever, is pounding away at their Facebook messenger, plugging their next single, spamming their new mix, maybe even trying to genuinely…
Low Steppa needs little introduction. Since the early years of this millennium he’s been producing some of the finest bass music around under various guises, whilst touring the globe and…
Smokin Jo is one of the most talented DJs to emerge from the British dance music scene. Jo’s undeniably cutting edge sound has carved her a niche in clubland. She…
Black Girl / White Girl are two young DJ/producers who have their finger set firmly on the pulse of good music. Residing from remarkably different backgrounds – yet brought together…
Given the impact they have had, it’s hard to believe Leftwing & Kody only launched in 2012. The duo’s first EP brought them immediate recognition from their industry peers and…
Long associated with the legendary Defected Records, Sam Divine has come a long way since being a record shop employee having spent the last nine years being a key component to…
