October

October (TANSTAAFL, Simple Records)

Agent: Tom

October (Julian Raymond Smith) is a shining example of a renegade artist, constantly forging his own path rather than following the pack. Based in the musical melting pot of Bristol, he has been steadily rising in profile and creativity, both as a producer and as a DJ, since his first label Caravan Recordings came into being back in 2007. In that short time his brand of off-kilter house and techno has also appeared on, Perspectiv, Misericord, Jack Off and Immerse, championed by the likes of Ewan Pearson, Ripperton and DJ Qu while also collaborating with peers such as Appleblim, Will Saul, Kowton and many more.

His tracks bear the fruits of his musical influences, where the metallic textures of krautrock and curve-ball antics of noise rock collide with the bumping jack of the NYC, Detroit and Chicago originators. One quick search for his many online mixes will reveal wildly imaginative track selections far removed from the Beatport chart topping tracks du jour or the back-patting sycophantism rife in the modern podcast.

When he steps into the club, the same unconventional approach can be expected behind the decks as his deadly record collection gets a rough workout. At his prime in the sweaty, feverish peak of the night but equally adaptable to more hushed tones in the warm-up slot, October is a DJ in the truest sense of the word; sensitive to the crowd he plays to, uncompromising in his artistic vision, and playing vinyl only.

A recent signing to Skudge Recordings and Simple Records, DJ October has also started his new label 'TANSTAAFL'. which has been widely praised by the music press, and sets the course for more of the jacking dancefloor house and techno he is known for.

Written by Oli Warwick

Next Events

19 MAY 2012 Idle Hands & TANSTAAFL - Bristol >
02 JUN 2012 Sneaker Social Club - TimBuk2 - Bristol >
15 JUN 2012 Delete & U.M.H.S - Life - Brighton >
06 JUL 2012 - 08 JUL 2012 Freerotation >
21 JUL 2012 Rhythm Factory - London >
12 OCT 2012 Make Me - London - UK >

- Technical Rider:
2x Technics 1200 /1210 mk3 or above.

1x Allen + Heath xone 92 or above, or equivalent.

Turntables MUST be set up and tested prior to performance.

I will provide my own needles.

It would also be great if I may request that during my set, I do not have to make space for anyone setting up gear for a live set unless otherwise arranged.