ISO3 is the performance and production alter ago of Michael Newman. A deep rooted passion for music began at an early age having inherited a collection of house, funk, jazz and northern soul records which was built upon by collecting vinyl from all genres of electronic music. Italian Deep House, Detroit Techno and the UK Rave scene were all an inspiration to an impressionable youngster making beats armed with his Commodore Amiga, Turbo II sampler and Roland D-50.

Having an unrelenting desire to perform, Michael gained crucial experience in his home town of Liverpool which led to further bookings in the UK and in destinations including Australia and Ibiza. ISO3 has also featured on radio and podcasts from originators within Europe and the USA.

The ISO3 sound is a consolidation of these influences - drawing inspiration from the unique vibes and atmosphere experienced within the underground scene. Priority is producing new material and completing projects in collaboration with others, including a remix featured on the first vinyl release for People of the Light Records.

With time comes experience and with experience comes wisdom. Known for his trippy Chicago Jackin’ House sound back in the day, Marcus has transformed from a rolling ball of fire to a shooting star that ignites the skies with possibilities, exploring the endless universe of GRUVY and melodic sounds & shades of Deep House & Deep Tech. His growth & evolution has made him tap into his spiritual realm to create compositions & DJ mixes  that would make his ancestors proud.

Marcus Watkins is an old school Midwest DJ, producer, & founder/manager of former record label Random Access Recordings. Marcus was born & raised on the southside of Chicago and started DJing at the early tender age of 13. From small scale events to large outdoor festivals, Marcus has gotten his fair share of notoriety throughout North America & Europe in the late 1990’s & early 2000s. This includes international tours in Canada, England, Scotland, and an appearance in Greece. He has performed & shared the stage with Electronic Dance Music legends accrossed the globe. 

Due to family obligations and a disgust of what the underground electronic dance music scene had become at the time, he decided to retire. 

After a long hiatus, Marcus has returned to contribute music to the world &  to play his part in preserving the legacy of Black underground soulful dance music. Marcus does a monthly DJ Mix podcast (Gruv Therapy Session), which is sponsored by the South African outfit, DK’s Sound Entertainment. He also has been blessed to release music for Jay Hill’s powerhouse record label, People of the Light Records (POTL), South African amazing deep house boundary pushing label, Sanelow, as well releasing exclusive material independently.

Producer, DJ, drinks coffee...released some stuff on:

DeepWit Recordings / POTL / DVRST Collective / ToySounds / ERIJO Gold / Pink Dolphin Music and more.

Want some free music? Check out my Bandcamp.

Also! founder of Changing Faces (Link below).

Guest mixes, remixes, interview requests: james.sw.chang@gmail.com

Changing Faces media enquiries: hellochangingfaces@gmail.com

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