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King Unique is Matt Thomas, an all round studio junkie and dj with a taste for tripped-out cosmic techno and rough-edged underground house; in a career spanning nearly a decade KU’s distinctive sound has won an enviable global following. A ceaseless schedule of dj sets and festival gigs backed up by relentless studio sessions resulting in scores of records, remixes and radio broadcasts has made the KU sound an instantly recognizable part of the music-life of millions of the world’s clubbers - and a fixture in the vinyl crates, cd wallets and laptops of the world’s most influential djs. Consistently appealing across genres the tracks have been played by everyone from John Digweed to Soulwax, Richie Hawtin to Tiesto, and have turned up everywhere from Hollywood soundtracks to mobile ringtones - not to mention countless compilations and mix albums. 

Formed in 2001 by Matt Thomas & Matthew Roberts, King Unique hit the floor running, claiming the title of Undisputed Remix Champs by scoring five Essential New Tunes in five months on Pete Tong's "Essential Selection" Radio 1 show. A US Billboard Dance Chart number 1 for the remix of Dirty Vegas’ “Walk Into The Sun”, plus two more solo Essential New Tunes for Matt under his Watkins and Mainframe alter-egos saw KU firmly cement their place amongst the ranks of first-call remixers. The King Unique production touch has been in constant demand since, appearing on more than sixty remixes and yielding some of the biggest dance floor bombs known to man - Underworld's "Two Months Off", The Killers "Somebody Told Me", Planet Funk’s “The Switch”, John Dahlback's "Late Night Worries", and Tracey Thorn’s "Grand Canyon". 

2006 saw the end of the original duo’s studio partnership, as Matt Thomas took on the King Unique role as a solo artist. The four years since have seen the KU sound rise to new heights with a mixture of euphoric acidic melodies, dark brooding techno vibes and old skool beats. This new 'cosmic techno' has found it's home on John Digweed's Bedrock label with the release of "2000000 Suns" and the KU / Anthony Pappa collaboration “Vamoosh”. Backing up the new material have been remixes of John Digweed’s “Bilder”, Hernan Cattaneo’s “Teleport”, Fergie’s “PCP” and an on-going association with James Lavelle’s UNKLE project that has so far resulted in five stunning re-workings; “Heaven”, "Heavy Drug", “The Answer”, “Reign feat. Ian Brown” & “Rabbit In Your Headlights feat. Thom Yorke” - all adding up to reaffirm Matt's status as one of the most versatile and consistent producers of the last ten years.

The renowned King Unique dj set has made KU a regular addition to the line up of some of the world's most respected clubs and biggest festivals, playing everywhere from ultra-hip blacked-out sweat boxes in Tokyo to euphoric crowds of thousands on the tropical beaches of Madeira. An increasingly hectic international schedule has seen Matt racking up enough air-miles for a free trip to the moon, with gigs in Sydney, Panama, Budapest, Seoul, Helsinki, Mexico City, Dubai, Rosario, Bogota, Kazantip, Vilnius - just to name a handful. Since the very first shows Matt has pushed at the cutting edge of the technology revolution that's swept through club culture, taking laptops, new gadgets and studio gear into the booth. 2010 saw the addition of the near mythic Monome controller to the sonic armoury - part track-mangling Ableton controller and part psychedelic light show, lovingly hand built by techno-hippies in the Catskill Mountains. 

Matt + Mac + Monome = Beats + Bleeps = KU Live 

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King Unique from Toika to Verboten - recorded live in Toronto & NYC

100% made with sounds dialled into a super rare 1977 Lord Synthesisers Skywave monosyth during revival and major repairs by D.A.Wilson at Hideaway Studio.  Believed to be only one of ten ever built it is clear this curious instrument was designed from the outset as a performance instrument boasting several unusual features such as a three-axis joystick modulating the pitch/filter/VCA/LFO and Sample-Hold features as well as featuring Low and Band-Pass filters along with a built-in Ring Modulator and Phaser.  It all takes some getting used to but there is a lot of sonic territory to explore with this unusual beast.  

I decided to call this piece Desert Awakening as I've often felt like I've been alone in the desert whilst reviving this beast thanks to an apparent total lack of any technical information out there!

Sound Design, Composition & Recording Copyright D.A.Wilson, Hideaway Studio 2024.

1977 Lord Synthesisers Skywave: Desert Awakening.. (Ultra Rare)

The 37th release on microCastle finds the label revisiting King Unique's Beatport #1 release 'Some Break The Shell'. The four track EP released in April of 2014 found the storied UK producer showcasing some of the most diverse and poignant work of this career. Now to kick off 2015 we see four brand new interpretations courtesy of Dubspeeka, Jamie Stevens, Pedram and Petrels who all have been selected by King Unique himself as his own personal dream team for this project.

"I first encountered Pedram when I used his Park Hill ‘Beres’ track on KU Broadcast 25, a beautiful deep melodic house track. I’ve heard hours of his forthcoming album material since & its staggeringly good. He’s approaching melodic music from a solid house/bass background, sort of a mirror approach to my own of late."

The second and final interpretation of '7 Hours' is provided by Pedram who is making his first appearance on microCastle. The UK based producer has worked under a wide assortment of alias' and has become a favourite of Anja Schneider, Dusky, Paul Woolford, Nic Fanciulli, Midland, Tensnake and many others. A release on James Zabiela's Born Electric remains a discography highlight and he's gotten 2015 off to a great start with a massive interpretation of '7 Hours'. Backed by a warm, round and well carved groove Pedram's vocal edits, epically styled synth work and detailed textures takes the tougher original into blissful, end of the night territory.

7 Hours (Pedram Remix) OUT NOW

House of Virus ft Paris Brightledge / Love Bitter Blues
Mike Mago / What a Love
Mak and Pasteman / Oh Baby
Friend Within / The Square
Playless / My House
Little by Little / Stress
Spencer K and Matt Sassari
Coldwater / Dirty Organs
Pierre Codarin / Vermonda (Glimpse remix)

// On It's Own //
Sabota and Grenier / Piece ny Piece

Phil Weeks / I Can Make U Dance
Catz 'n Dogz / Who Said It's Time
De Sluwe Vos

// Guestmix: Dubspeeka //
TRACKLIST TO COME

// Valentines Calssics //
Smooth Touch / House of Love (Love mix)
Todd Terry / In The Name of Love
Romananthony / Let Me Show You Love
Lovebeads / This Is The Only Way (Mount Rushmore superfly mix)
Glenn Underground / The Chase vs I Feel Love
Ali Love / Perfect Picture
Bicep / Vision of Love
Eats Everything and Justin Martin / The Getup (Shadow Child 'Got The Love' edit)

Rinse FM // 11 Feb 15 // w/ Dubspeeka

Here at Data Transmission we've always been a little hesitant when it comes to mash-ups; too many rappers dropped over classic rock or synth pop has left us mentally scarred. Step forward Chester's King Unique, with a bootleg remix combining three top dogs of contemporary dance; we think we've just been converted!

Combining Napoleon's 'Heart Of Night', Dave Seaman's 'Justified Replacement Of Lulu (Joeski Remix)' and 'Kiss Me Again' by Bakradze, Unique weaves a tech house groover with a tropical twist.

The tracks are taken from Unique's new 25-track Beyond Borders: London compilation for Armada, which includes a full 77-minute mix. Said to blend "old school drum ‘n’ bass and speed garage soundsets with the bump and groove of melodic house" the album is the first in a new mix series; Unique explains the concept via press release: "There’s no preconception; there are no expectations placed on the artist stylistically, the mix is literally 'without borders'. The only anchor is that it be tied to a place, and even how literally that is taken is up for grabs."

Kicking things off Unique wanted to explore the"musical mutation and graffiti scrawled grooves" of London. “I’m now mining the weirder techy end of the underground, in a scene where the ‘90s heritage is as relevant as when I started. I’m a ‘90s house coelacanth, an actual ‘90s producer that the kids can gawp at and prod with sticks,” he jests. "There are some bits of music on here that I adore more than my children.”

Beyond Borders: London (mixed by King Unique) drops today and we've included the full album tracklist for your approval, here: http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/news/debut-transmission-napoleon-vs-dave-seaman-vs-bakradze-heart-me-again-lulu-king-unique-rework/

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Napoleon vs Dave Seaman vs Bakradze - Heart Me Again Lulu (King Unique Rework)

Stepping back onto the scene after an introspective break, King Unique helps Armada Music set sail with their brand-new concept mix series. Beyond Borders taps forward-thinking artists, enlisting them to assemble a sound set showcasing cultural music tones from various destinations around the globe. 

The King most graciously kicks out a Frankenstein-formed rework for the regal affair. Stitched together from three tip-top tunes, KU weaves calming strings, circular keys and a beautiful broken beat into a royally relaxed groove. 

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Premiere: “Cassiopeia Feels Menace'd” (King Unique 'Beyond Borders' Rework)

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Here at Armada Music HQ, we’re kicking off a brand new series to take things in a deep, global direction. ‘Beyond Borders’ will follow top DJs around the world, as their own unique sounds blend with the local culture and people. Who better to start this new compilation series than the man King Unique himself, who takes this first edition straight to London, where deep grooves and heavy bass reign supreme. King Unique is a veteran in the scene, having done remixes for Underworld, Junkie XL, UNKLE, and many more, and having earned a sterling reputation through years and years of releasing at the highest level.

Have a look at the track list, and you’ll see that it’s completely full with artists at the top of their game, and plenty of King Unique original cuts. Grum, Kölsch, Dave Seaman, and so many more are all on this massive first edition, with 25 tracks ready to bring you straight to the heart of the action. Welcome to music ‘Beyond Borders.’

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Beyond Borders: London (Mixed by King Unique) [OUT NOW!]

Remix by King Unique [http://www.kingunique.com · https://www.facebook.com/KingUnique]

Available for free download at [http://www.denovali.com/mp3store]

Original version of 'Thangen After Dothe' appeared on
'Flailing Tomb' [CD|LP|DIGITAL]
Denovali Records · den232
available on all formats at [http://denovali.com/petrels]


Petrels - Thangen After Dothe (King Unique Remix)

This is track I made a while back in a hotel in Torquay, whilst working for a construction firm, with me wanting to smash my own head in with a spanner because it was so grim. It has been sitting about on the hard drive since, and I thought it's the perfect weather for this to be a free give away leading up to my follow up EP on Born Electric.

DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND ENJOY! BIG LOVE AND THANKS :) X

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Pedram - Torquay Tears (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Out Now on Beatport - 
https://pro.beatport.com/release/judgement-day/1578465

Here is a landmark 100th release of Asymmetric Recordings. A huge milestone to reach for any label, so what better way to celebrate than with one of the label head honcho's at the helm accompanied by the igniting vocal performance by MZ SUNDAY LUV (Get Physical, Rebirth).

Remix duties see the ever reliable, and always exciting King Unique take control. This remix takes us in to deep and deadly territories, adding a filthy distorted bass, a cascade of trippy fx and superb use of the vocal to create a serious rework. This gem straddles many a musical genre and is no doubt going to do some serious damage over the summer and beyond.

Support on the release from Sasha, Joris Voorn, Danny Tenaglia, James Teej, Raxon, Marc Marzenit, Guy Mantzur & more

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Lonya & Mz Sunday Luv - Judgement Day (King Unique Remix) OUT NOW

The mysterious Han Haak lands at Sudbeats doors. His previous work has seem him grace Selador, Sound Avenue and We Are Here Music, and now with 'Redemption' he joins the Sudbeat family. We don’t know anything else about Mr Haak, so we'll just move on to the music and let that do the talking.

‘Redemption', much like Han, is deep and mysterious. Its hypnotic soundscape really draws you in, as its chime like pattern creates tension, while the bass paves the way as this dance floor gem unfurls its magic. After the drop the energy levels increase as extra layers are add deliver a surge in its already driving demeanour. Big stuff!

The always consistent King Unique take on the remix duties, and were certainly wearing the techno trousers on this occasion, as this dark rework packs a serious punch. Trippy fx on the beats make things wobbly from the off, as we moodily march forward, before those bells shroud us further into its enigmatic vibe. Add some live drums, some doppler style effects to the beats to add to this narcotised workout.

Rounding things off nicely we have ‘Damnation'. Shoulder swaying groovy techieness oozes out of every pore here, as nice little reversed blips line the track, as the descending moody patterns gently cascade before all of the layers merge wonderfully in to a solid mass of goodness. 

SB079 | Han Haak 'Redemption' (King Unique Remix)

rubber band bass, time travel seventies synths and emo vocals - 2016 vibes for you & the rave-nerd / nerdette in your life

forthcoming single from Flaunt's 'Rave Noir' album, check back for release date news

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Flaunt "Rave On (King Unique Remix)"

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Fresh from his 18 month production hiatus, King Unique returns with a brand new remix! 

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ALLEY065 They Won't Find You

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Premiere | Dan Sieg - They Won't Find You (King Unique Remix) Mango Alley

King Unique turns back time to rave's 'Golden Age' with a timeless remix of Jeremy Olander's 'Shuttle.'

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Premiere: Jeremy Olander - Shuttle (King Unique '94 Remix)

Oliver Barrett – Spring Cataract

This week we have a special treat lined up for you guys: A one hour exclusive mix stuffed with new, unreleased tracks, courtesy of @NimaTahmasebi.  

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Charlotte de Witte presents KNTXT: Nima Tahmasebi (15.09.2018)

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King Unique is Matt Thomas, an all round studio junkie and dj with a taste for tripped-out cosmic techno and rough-edged underground house; in a career spanning nearly a decade KU’s distinctive sound has won an enviable global following. A ceaseless schedule of dj sets and festival gigs backed up by relentless studio sessions resulting in scores of records, remixes and radio broadcasts has made the KU sound an instantly recognizable part of the music-life of millions of the world’s clubbers - and a fixture in the vinyl crates, cd wallets and laptops of the world’s most influential djs. Consistently appealing across genres the tracks have been played by everyone from John Digweed to Soulwax, Richie Hawtin to Tiesto, and have turned up everywhere from Hollywood soundtracks to mobile ringtones - not to mention countless compilations and mix albums.  

Formed in 2001 by Matt Thomas & Matthew Roberts, King Unique hit the floor running, claiming the title of Undisputed Remix Champs by scoring five Essential New Tunes in five months on Pete Tong's "Essential Selection" Radio 1 show. A US Billboard Dance Chart number 1 for the remix of Dirty Vegas’ “Walk Into The Sun”, plus two more solo Essential New Tunes for Matt under his Watkins and Mainframe alter-egos saw KU firmly cement their place amongst the ranks of first-call remixers. The King Unique production touch has been in constant demand since, appearing on more than sixty remixes and yielding some of the biggest dance floor bombs known to man - Underworld's "Two Months Off", The Killers "Somebody Told Me", Planet Funk’s “The Switch”, John Dahlback's "Late Night Worries", and Tracey Thorn’s "Grand Canyon". 

2006 saw the end of the original duo’s studio partnership, as Matt Thomas took on the King Unique role as a solo artist. The four years since have seen the KU sound rise to new heights with a mixture of euphoric acidic melodies, dark brooding techno vibes and old skool beats. This new 'cosmic techno' has found it's home on John Digweed's Bedrock label with the release of "2000000 Suns" and the KU / Anthony Pappa collaboration “Vamoosh”. Backing up the new material have been remixes of John Digweed’s “Bilder”, Hernan Cattaneo’s “Teleport”, Fergie’s “PCP” and an on-going association with James Lavelle’s UNKLE project that has so far resulted in five stunning re-workings; “Heaven”, "Heavy Drug", “The Answer”, “Reign feat. Ian Brown” & “Rabbit In Your Headlights feat. Thom Yorke” - all adding up to reaffirm Matt's status as one of the most versatile and consistent producers of the last ten years.

The renowned King Unique dj set has made KU a regular addition to the line up of some of the world's most respected clubs and biggest festivals, playing everywhere from ultra-hip blacked-out sweat boxes in Tokyo to euphoric crowds of thousands on the tropical beaches of Madeira. An increasingly hectic international schedule has seen Matt racking up enough air-miles for a free trip to the moon, with gigs in Sydney, Panama, Budapest, Seoul, Helsinki, Mexico City, Dubai, Rosario, Bogota, Kazantip, Vilnius - just to name a handful. Since the very first shows Matt has pushed at the cutting edge of the technology revolution that's swept through club culture, taking laptops, new gadgets and studio gear into the booth. 2010 saw the addition of the near mythic Monome controller to the sonic armoury - part track-mangling Ableton controller and part psychedelic light show, lovingly hand built by techno-hippies in the Catskill Mountains. 

Matt + Mac + Monome = Beats + Bleeps = KU Live 

See you by the speakers ;)

7 Hours (Pedram Remix) OUT NOW

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