Baskerville

“Life would be f****** boring without music…”

Dutch musician Baskerville has music coursing through his veins, pumped around his body by a heart that beats like a kick drum. He literally lives and breathes music. It surrounds him, it’s indelibly imprinted into his DNA and he has dedicated his entire life to his art. 

Baskerville is a one-man operation, helmed by Thijs van der Klugt. He progressed from playing drums and guitar in his childhood, to becoming a full-time producer for a variety of Dutch acts; from electronic-based indie bands to solo artists. Meanwhile, he dedicated his time to making his own music, initially teaming up with Bart Possemis, in 2009, to form Baskerville. Their electro-tinged productions launched them into the public consciousness, with many of the biggest labels in the business releasing their music, Boyz Noize’s BNR Trax and Diplo’s Mad Decent among them. While many of the scene’s most respected players supported their music including Madeon, Boyz Noize, The Magician, Fake Blood, Tchami, Bart B More, Alex Metric, Erol Alkan, DJ Snake and Fono among others. Their scintillating live set took them around Europe to appear at festivals such as Exit, Sziget, Lowlands, Leeds Festival and more, plus a plethora of DJ gigs, while their prolific studio sessions resulted in two lauded LPs, ‘Disco Biscuits’ in 2010 and ‘Strongroom’ in 2013.

Now working alone, Baskerville’s ambitions remain the same; to keep making the very best music he can, and to fill people with positive energy, encouraging them to dance the night (or day) away. Now he’s operating as a solo act he has the freedom to explore his sound in greater depth and expand on his ideas. Baskerville splices elements of the underground with melodies, indie, hip-hop, electro and whatever else he is inspired by when he hits the studio. His approach is professional, polished and full of panache. It’s dance music made with a distinct touch of class - high quality, layered productions that demonstrate the wealth of experience he has gained from being so deeply involved with music for such a long time. It’s music made to get the dance floor moving, the girls especially, but also intricate enough for the heads who appreciate technical flair. 

With his sights locked on the future, he is entering a new phase in his career with a fresh agenda and a new level of excitement fuelled by having the freedom to really do exactly what he wants. Baskerville already has a single signed to Chase & Status’ seminal label MTA Records - the breakbeat-tinged ‘Times’, which demonstrates his dexterity and professional touch perfectly, and there are more killer tracks on the way.

Needless to say, with even more behind-the-scenes production work in the pipeline, a reconfigured live show and plans to keep his club music moving forward, Baskerville will continue to be a Dutch production powerhouse…  


I drop bombs with style and energy LETS GOOOOO 🔥🔥🔥🔥

London based DJ Asterix discovered the art of Djing in 1989, inspired by good friend Ewan McNeil (The Beginnerz/Nocturnal/Downtown records). London was a great place to be the the early 90`s and favourite hangouts included Phil Salons Mud club, Busbys, Rage,The Crazy club (Astoria) as well as Brixtons` legendary Loughborough Pk parties hosted by Micky Daley,TinTin, Bryan Gee
       In 1994 he moved to Canada representing MCA (Uk),as well as Pete Tongs` London records` offshoot - FFRR. His first Canadian gigs were at Toronto's first legal all night dance venue - The Tunnel Club supporting the likes of Mark Oliver, John E, and Kofi. He then set up Cultural vibes (Canada), an events company (named in honour of Cultural vibes uk) challenging the likes of Mike Steins` Pleasure Force, Syrous and Destiny. Using regular shows on Energy 108 fm (Drivetime with Scot Turner) and MTV (Electric Circus) and North America's YTV, to promote his events.
            A highlight, New Years Eve 1994 was supporting Deelite (Groove is in the heart) in blizzard battered downtown Toronto and shortly supporting Derricks` May and Carter at the enormous 5000 people "Better days" party on Toronto's east side.
            Returning to England in late 1994 he took up a residency at "Fusions" and together with Matt B took control of both Tuesday and Friday nights. So much fun! In 1995 Mixmag  voted Fusions` Tuesday night as one of their top ten favourite nights in the country. Other gigs included Naughty but nice in Hereford with Dave Dorrel and Alistair Whitehead, The sound factory - Plymouth with Paul Honey and Cultural vibes dj`s and the legendary beach parties on the south coast with Matt B, Dean Lambert, and Graham Gold.
            2005 saw Asterix take up a new residency at "Alphabet", in the heart of Soho, and in 2006 he joined www.innacityfm.com broadcasting his weekly Sunday show via the web. Recent Gigs have included  Dex/The Clubhouse in Brixton, Circle bar in Clapham, The White house - Clapham, Juno in Shoreditch, Overdose in Norwich, boat Parties on the good ship Wilfred down at Temple Pier, Cafe 1001 on Brick lane, Oval space Hackney, the Shoreditch, the Millenium Belgravia, Bloomsbury bowls club, The Regent Balham and the IOD on Pall Mall.
With regards the music...well....just listen....and hey...if you like it then that's great!

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