Live @ Cyberdog 23/06/2024

Arran Swales is a DJ and producer from Leeds, England, who has been making a name for himself in the USA, Ibiza, the UK and elsewhere over the past few years with his DJ sets. After a break from production he is back with a string of releases including his first vocal track released on Subtraxx Records called ‘Find Me’, which was included on the ‘Nukleuz in South Africa 2’ compilation album and, his most recent release, ‘The Movement EP’ on Global State Recordings which garnered support from industry heavyweight Markus Schulz amongst others, is currently a featured track on Audiojelly, and was included in the ‘Hot Picks’ on www.SatelliteRecords.com. 

Arran initially found himself drawn into the club scene through his love of trance and would regularly attend some of the UK’s leading night’s nights such as Gatecrasher in Sheffield and Godskitchen in Birmingham as a clubber. Realising he was into the scene for more than just a night out, it wasn’t long before Arran was buying his own vinyl and his passion was growing, his tastes evolved and expanded, and he started playing out at house parties and local nights, quickly developing a loyal following that encouraged him to go further. 

By the summer of 2007 Arran was playing regularly in Ibiza with frequent gigs at renowned beachside location The Orange Corner. Following this he went about setting up his own events back home in Leeds and to this end, late 2008 saw him run a series of parties at Bar Home, where he hosted DJ’s such as former Godskitchen resident AJ Gibson. It was working with AJ that Arran uncovered his next project, to move the parties to legendary Leeds venue Stinky’s Peephouse, which included an event featuring Judgement Sundays, Ibiza resident Vicky Devine.

2008 saw his first track receive plays out in the main room of Ibiza super club Eden, and a third successful season on the White Isle was completed in 2009, playing guest slots at venues such as Kanya, Café Paradiso and pre-party events for Tiesto’s event at Privilege.
The summer of 2010 saw him take a big step forward in Ibiza, as weekly resident every Sunday night at the new 400 capacity V Club in the bustling San Antonio area. This was supplemented with a weekly residency at The Orange Corner, playing an extended 3 hour set every Monday afternoon.
Around this time he began a weekly radio show entitled ‘Music Therapy’ on Ontario, Canada based station Danceradio, which, after receiving positive feedback from listeners and station management, was moved to a more prestigious Friday evening slot just prior to the first anniversary show in July 2011. Post-Ibiza, in November 2010 he became monthly resident for Tranceology in Birmingham, England, and made his debut in mainland Spain with gigs in Burela and A Coruña, as well as his Japanese debut, playing at the ‘Studio Forum’ in Tokyo.

Early 2011 saw him make his first appearance in London, at acclaimed Clapham venue Inigo, in addition to making his debut in the United States in Rochester, NY at Decibel Lounge before resuming Ibiza duties in May In November he made his debut on the West Coast of the USA, for a gig in San Diego that was so well received, he was invited back to perform in February 2012.

He added a second radio show to his portfolio in September 2011, as host of the Clinik Sessions which aired weekly around the world until March 2012, before the Clinik Sessions show was discontinued so he could focus on his new upcoming weekly podcast ‘Going Global’.

Arran’s musical style is constantly evolving and draws upon a range of styles and influences, with his upbeat and accessible sets of high quality electronic dance music ensuring that everyone who witnesses him perform eagerly awaits his next tour of deck duty.

As Arran says
“I have never played tracks that I don't personally like, preferring to simply play tracks which have the elements in them that I like, and of course, those which best suit the crowd in front of me”

For bookings please contact:     arran.lee@live.co.uk 
For the latest mixes and tracks: http://soundcloud.com/arran-lee 	
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