We're lucky to be surrounded by so many talented mates. Recently, a friend shared their latest album with me, and I was absolutely floored. As I was planning a new mix, I found myself including 90% of their album tracks. I decided to speak to Mr X and asked if they'd be OK with me doing a mix album showcase, and happily, they agreed!

So here it is - a sneak peak. The album officially drops in May but we are keeping it under wraps for now. i hope you enjoy these tracks as much as I have. If Mr X doesn't catch fire after this then I'm hanging up my cans ;-).

Marc Hasler - April 2024 (Mr X Album Showcase)

Craig returned to his Thanet roots in 2021, 15 years after flying the nest. He saw out his university days holding down residencies at Reading Union and superb local club night ‘Gifted’ @ Bar Mango (RIP), whilst co-hosting an award-winning specialist radio show at Junction 11, prior to settling in London and becoming a founding member of club night ‘Option One’. Following a multi-year residency on Brick Lane, the infamous OO Thames summer boat parties were born, and a decade on, remain the nucleus of the OO following. 

In 2012, Craig was invited by Desyn Masiello and Tom Morgan to join the tribe at Faciendo - a project that brought a small group of DJs together to collaborate on regular shows/ mixes for a couple of years, alongside London events. Lockdown saw the Option Once crew stream live sets from Friday through to Sunday for over a year, raising money for charitable events and showing the power of music in our time of need. With over 22 years’ experience, from intimate basements clubs, full moon parties, castle gigs, festival sets, beach all day raves, Ibiza hilltops, to some of the country's most iconic music spaces including Camden's Roundhouse and The Egg. 

Since returning to Thanet, Craig joined forces with local DJ Joe Corbani to launch 'Creche Out!' - a family day rave, whilst the adult spin-off 'Creche Out! is Out Out!' launched with great success at Ramsgate Music Hall. Collectively or solo, Craig has regularly played at Ramsgate Music Hall, The Sun Deck, The Tap Rooms, Bayside Cafe, Sonder, and many others, while now holding a monthly residency at Margate Beach Club. Comfortable in both warm up and peak times lots, Craig brings high energy to every outing behind the decks, as his love for music is abundantly clear for all to see.

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For bookings: cwdgardner@gmail.com

STΛS DRIVE

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There are artists who follow trends, and there are those who shape their own sonic universe. Stas Drive belongs to the latter. Born and raised in ukrainian Kharkiv — a city of contrasts and underground rebellion — he has spent over decade crafting a sound that transcends genre boundaries and speaks to something deeper: emotion, tension, release, and timeless atmosphere.

His productions are immersive narratives: slow-burning, hypnotic, and emotionally charged, marked by intricate melodic layering and a cinematic approach to arrangement. His trademarks are his deep, groovy, chunky tribal rhythms, mysterious melodies, unique dubby samples, and the occasional crazy-sounding filtered vocals, from other side Stas Drive sound is about Afro-Tech infused Melodic Techno / Melodic Progressive. It’s a multi-genre style that touches the soul while shaking the dancefloor from hypnotic sexy house or deeply techno to textured melodic electronica and even ambient — a rare alchemy that’s earned him releases on some of the most respected imprints in the electronic world: Armada, Renaissance, Balance, Einmusika, Sincopat, Moblack, Suara, Selador, Sudbeat, Go Deeva, Iconyc, Beatfreak, Timeless Moment, Ritual, Akbal, Jeahmon, Proton and many more.

Stas Drive’s music is a journey — not just for the listener, but for the artist himself. Guided by a relentless curiosity and a deep reverence for sonic storytelling, his tracks evoke distant landscapes, inner reflections, and dreamlike tension. Each composition feels like a chapter in a diary written in soundwaves.

His global reach is undeniable. With support from iconic selectors such as Solomun, Joris Voorn, Kolsch, Pete Tong, Sasha, John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Peggy Gou, Yotto, Lane 8, Maceo Plex, Guy J, Adriatique, Vintage Culture, Claptone and even goes on Armin Van Burren, Tiesto and Eric Prydz, Stas Drive’s signature style has reverberated across the world’s dancefloors — from sun-drenched festivals to intimate late-night clubs.

As a performer, he commands spaces with a delicate intensity. His DJ sets are crafted with narrative patience — no quick peaks, but evolving arcs of emotion, groove, and unexpected turns. They are less about ego and more about surrender — for both him and his audience.

Beyond the decks, he curates the monthly radio show “Global Ambition” on Proton Radio, where he showcases his forward-thinking taste and deep sense of musical cohesion.
For Stas Drive, music isn’t a product — it’s a pulse. A philosophy. A form of emotional architecture. And for those tuned into his wavelength, it’s an invitation to travel beyond the obvious.

🎧 DJ & Producer
📩 For bookings and inquiries: bookings@linnettmusic.com
📍 London

A DJ that started at the age of 16 back in Devon playing free parties and anywhere he could, now a few years on he has evolved into Narbs.
With a love for all things dance, taking inspiration from every genre of music, 
Currently residing in London as a member of the awesome OptionOne collective playing parties all over the capital. Check us out:

https://soundcloud.com/optiononemusic 

If you like what you hear, direct all booking enquiries to:

rnarbrough@gmail.com

Follow my Twitterings and wanderings:

http://twitter.com/#!/RichNarbs

Marc Hasler - April 2024 (Mr X Album Showcase)

Marc James Hasler