Join me as we begin this journey with the first installment of my BOOSTED mix series. 

Why ‘BOOSTED’ you may ask? Well in short it sums up the high energy that you will be greeted with throughout.

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Yo it’s brenen I’m 20 years old and have just put out my first vinyl-only mix, which has been a big step in finding and sharing my sound. I love the scene not just for the music but for the connections it brings — meeting people, making friends, and being part of something bigger. I haven’t played out properly yet, but I’ve got a few gigs coming up soon that I’m really looking forward to. My sound is rooted in minimal house with deep, rolling basslines and touches of garage that give it a playful, UK edge. I also have a strong love for the rominimal sound and the culture around it — the long, hypnotic grooves and stripped-back textures are a big influence on how I approach my sets.

Right now, I wouldn’t say I resemble any particular artist because I’m still at the stage of discovering my own style, and I don’t yet produce. But on the DJ side, I look up to the likes of Apollonia for the way they create energy and flow across extended sets. Their approach to groove and progression is something I really admire and try to take inspiration from in my own way.

At this stage, I’m focused on building confidence behind the decks and testing my sound in front of live crowds, but I’m also looking further ahead. In the next few years I see myself stepping into production, creating tracks that carry my own unique stamp — music that works both in intimate settings and on bigger dancefloors. I want to carve out a style that feels distinct, blending the underground influences I’ve grown up on with my own fresh ideas.

All things Boosted. 

Insta: alancole.music

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Alan Cole