My set recorded live at Fresh n HAWT in August

Mikey V - Live @ FRESH n HAWT

“You can teach someone how to mix, but you can’t teach them how to be a DJ.”

In an era of pre-recorded sets and prima donnas who are more in love with the spotlight than they are the music, it’s words like these that solidify Ian’s reputation as a premier house DJ. A rōnin who’s traded swords for turntables, Ian’s been a veteran of the U.K. music scene since 1989. From Spain to Holland, from Hawaii and beyond, Ian’s sought-after skills have landed him gigs in cities around the world. And now as a resident of Victoria, B.C., Ian brings his hard-hitting beats to venues across Canada. One simple rule guides him and the party-goers in attendance: if you come out soaking wet, then you know you had a good night.
Music has always been in Ian’s blood. A classic rock father and a pianist mother ignited the flame that he carries with him today, a pedigree that his daughters now share. For Ian, music isn’t something for your ears to enjoy; it’s a way of life—something that you live and breathe. As Ian states, “I can’t relate to people who say, ‘I used to be a DJ.’” 
For more than 20 years, Ian has been revitalizing dance floors.  Along with his own label (Keep Warm Recordings) and shows around the world, his decisive passion for the industry shows no sign of slowing down. What keeps him invigorated is that rapport with the crowd. Whether a state-of-the-art venue or a 300-person room, everything hinges on that connection.  
“Get them up there and keep them up there. At the end of the day, it’s entertainment and not education; if people aren’t dancing then you’re not doing your job.”—Ian Devlin

The Light Is On!

House Music. What else??  Includes elements of Dub, Funk, Jazz, Acid, Deep, jackin'... Never Trance!

In love with the art of DJ-ing since the concept of mixing two songs together first occurred to him, it was house music that led Eddie to the decks years ago. Despite a bottomless versatility rarely found among modern DJs, and an arcane knowledge of music, deep and techy house still inspires Eddie to play today.

After honing his talents behind the decks for over 20 years, everywhere from guest list only lounges to subterranean soirées and often alongside some of the biggest names in house, Eddie has found a home in the studio with dance music producing partners, and on the stage as one part of the trip-hop friendly yet unclassifiable trio, UNA. 

While being part of a band may have come as a surprise to someone who doesn’t play a traditional instrument, being an integral part of UNA seems natural for an artistic soul so dedicated to the art of DJ-ing and music, and so passionate about getting things right. 

As UNA’s turntablist, Eddie adds in the aural layers that help make UNA’s sound fresh and elusive. When he’s not collaborating in the studio or performing with the band, he’s DJ-ing in major cities throughout the U.S. and working on 4/4 productions that have already garnered attention from household names in dance.


~ words by Amanda Moshier

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Producer - Vocalist - Songwriter with music released on Classic Music Company, DFTD, Snatch!, I'm A House Gangster, Hot Creations, Dirtybird, as well as collaborations with DJ Sneak, Riva Starr, Steve Bug, Camelphat, Oliver Dollar, Gettoblaster, Nice7, Nathan Barato, Brett Johnson

All Releases on Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/mikey-v/163839