Deck technician and production wizard, D.A.V.E. the Drummer
is no newcomer to the world stage. Over the last years he's taken his unique
DJ sound to countries such as: Brazil, Japan, Australia, Venezuela, America,
and Canada to name but a few.
D.A.V.E.'s roots are in the controversial London acid techno movement. His
productions over the past years have appeared on labels such as Smitten,
Bionic Orange, Hazchem, C.O.S.H.H, and of course the Liberator DJ's Stay
Up Forever imprint.
There have also been many releases on labels like Noom, Pounding Grooves,
Primate, Harthouse, Molecular, Euka tech, Chris Liebing's CLR label and
Fine Audio Recordings (which appeared in the German charts). Remixing duties
have led to work for Hardfloor and chart bands The Orb, Secret Knowledge
and Jesus Jones.
But fast forward to the present day. His diverse taste in music and shift to a
more widely accepted production style is reflected in the establishment
of his own label Hydraulix, receiving phenomenal support from a wide cross
section of DJ's that have included everyone from Carl Cox to Judge Jules.
Predictably the U.K. national press has been quick to acknowledge him.
Interviews and guest reviews have appeared in all major publications such
as Mixmag. DJ Magazine. and Wax magazine.
Dave the Drummer is a rare breed of musician who possesses the ability to
cross techno with many other different forms of music ultimately driving
the genre forward in the 21st century.
A no-nonsense label from one of the hardest working man in techno, D.A.V.E. the Drummer's own record label showcases the best and most cherished output from his studio, the punishment farm, and guarantees to bring you quality techno ranging from the harder London sound to the more purist end.
Each release is taking Hydraulix from strength to strength and gaining new fans from a broad spectrum of styles including Carl Cox, Judge Jules, Andy Farley and BK as well as DJ Rush, Woody McBride, Pounding Grooves and many more. D.A.V.E. has drafted in the additional skills of friends and collaborators such as Rob Stow, Chris Liberator and Pounding Grooves to help him refine Hydraulix into a showcase for his best work.