A&R @groundidmusic

Resident DJ: @kenyanights & @muzeclub

Radio Show DJ / Presenter For @hoxtonfm

Contact & Promos: l.a.dave.official@gmail.com

Bookings: riz@kenya-nights.com

L.A. DAVE has been putting Nairobi on the Map for over fifteen years with a forward thinking mix of Minimal Techno and Afro House. He’s lived in London, California and Tanzania where he was exposed to many different music scenes and sounds, helping him build a foundation and an idea of what he wanted to do in Kenya.

Dave is also the A&R of Groundid Music. Groundid Music started off as a streetwear boutique created by his good friend Moria in Long Beach, California. Unfortunately, the boutique closed down in 2008, but Dave wanted to continue spreading what Groundid stood for. “The meaning of Groundid,” Dave says, “is to be down to earth and to stay true. This was always the ethos behind Groundid and what it stood for.”

The significance his label has, is that it truly stands for something and he tries to translate that message directly to the music he puts out, the way he operates and the label’s overall image. Although for him, his main focus is to develop new and emerging talent looking to release music on a strong platform. Dave wanted to discover new talent and push the talent where the artists would seamlessly integrate into the already thriving and established production and release realm and so far he's successfully been able to achieve this. 

Realizing that no promoters were consistently pushing a truly underground rhetoric, which focused on educating a crowd in an intimate setting, Dave co-founded Temple Nairobi, a party which for the past 7 years has been a key building block in developing the more serious side of electronic music in the Kenyan capital, inviting artists such as Oliver Deutschmann and Per Hammar to showcase their sounds. Temple focuses on an techno and house sound. Temple is held at Shelter in Westlands, Nairobi, a perfect rooftop location for their sonic ventures and endeavors. Temple's continued mission Dave states "is to create a party that’s all about the music and the people coming together."

Dave has also built very strong relationships in the music industry being the Resident DJ and Operations Manager at 'Kenya Nights' as well as a Resident DJ at MUZE Club and has played in Kenya alongside the likes of: Black Coffee, THEMBA, Prince Kaybee, Enoo Napa, Caiiro, Argento Dust, Kususa, Desiree, Mobi Dixon, DJ Merlon, Shimza, Major Lazer, Da Capo, Culoe De Song, DJEFF, Hyenah, Pablo Fierro, Esa, Auntie Flo, Mr Raoul K, Archie Hamilton, Subb-An, Nick Curly, Jeremy Olander, Rodriguez Jr., Marco Bailey, Stephan Bodzin, Guy J, Kid Fonque, Oscar Mbo and many many more.

Dave is also a vinyl enthusiast who collects regularly. "Digging and finding that sound you were looking for is very rewarding. Being able to include something you have spent ages looking for is special and in this way my sets are more unique and distinctive.” He prides himself on being able to introduce new sounds to new people in Nairobi through constant digging. “East Africa’s scene is thriving with a vibrant nightlife encapsulating a vast array of sounds,” he says.

“Years ago you had the majority of fans listening to what they knew and what the radio played,” Dave continues. “Today, Kenyans have stepped out of their comfort zones and into a new dimension they feel a part of."

- Pulse Radio Feature.

Mostly found in Micklegate Social, York on monthly Friday evenings

Previously resident DJ at LS:Mix

https://www.facebook.com/edeffmusic/
https://www.facebook.com/lsmixleeds/
https://soundcloud.com/lsmixseries

Driven by a deep-rooted passion for the rich, immersive soundscapes of electronica, Pat Lezizmo established Muzik & Friendz Records in 2015, determined to share his soulful sonic vision with the world. 

Based in the vibrant cultural hub of Belgium, this esteemed independent label has since blossomed into a renowned incubator for Europe's thriving deep house and organic electronica scenes, shining a deserved spotlight on both emerging local talents and promising international artists. 

Over the past decade, Muzik & Friendz has firmly cemented its reputation as a tastemaking authority, consistently delivering cutting-edge releases that captivate listeners with their depth, warmth, and emotive power.

Remix/ Bookings - tomwhitenoise@gmail.com

Jambutek Recordings - Kimono EP 
Amongst Others - They Still Live Among Us EP
Midnight Social Recordings - Melting Pot VA
Whoyostro - Manifest EP
Zingiber - Relier EP 
Jambutek Recordings - VA Album
Cosmic Relay - Collab EP 2
Grainy Groove - UFO EP
Syntaxx - Fire The Lazer EP
Fragments - VA
Evasive - In My Head EP 
Jambutek Recordings - DOE EP  
Misplaced - VA
Rendr - VA
Maleza - EP

https://myruk.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/MYRUKofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/myr_uk/

Bringing upcoming and unnoticed artists to light with both weekly mixes covering all areas of dance music to premieres of new releases from labels up and down the country. We aim to widen to knowledge of our listeners and introduce them to new artists, music and labels from all corners of the dance music spectrum.

Founded in July 2018, Comma Traxx provides the weird and wonderful sounds of the underground dance music scene.

Label founded by @hanndmusic

Event Listing:
Cell 200, London - 5 / 4 / 2019 
Take 5 Cafe, Bristol - 26 / 7 / 2019
The Love Inn, Bristol - 8 / 11 / 2019
The Love Inn, Bristol - 17 / 1 / 2020
The Love Inn, Bristol - 06 / 11/ 2021
The Love Inn, Bristol - 19 / 03 / 2022

Vinyl // Digital // Podcasts // Events

Rhythm Department Records

Dedicated to providing the finest selection of house gems for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Curated by:
@swalesmusic
@swamps-lsmix
@Maclomcr

Info/demos/booking requests:
rhythmdepartmentrecords@gmail.com

Catalogue:
RDR001 - MacLo & PADDY
RDR002 - Swales - The House Vibe EP
RDR003 - MacLo - Not Here For Palm Trees EP
RDR004 - Pandar - Missing You EP
RDR005 - Tommy Tickle - My Desire EP
RDR006 - Altered Feast - Live 4 Eva EP
RDR007 - Swales - Tempura
RDR008 - Coming soon

Vinyl only label 
Micro House/Deep/old school house
RTD000 
Pelle/Roon/Duky/Bolumar feat Thomas Gandey
RTD001  
Duky & Bolumar/Pat Ondebaak/Scott Kemp/Jarz
RTD002 
Matt star/Bolumar/Patrice Meiner/Chad andrew
RTD003 
Leiris/Dakpa/Matt Star/Jonas Sella
RTD004
Birdsmakingmachine/Dakpa/Bolumar/Rickzor
RTD005
Rainer/Bolumar/Pablo Marco/Dakpa/Jam' On
RTD006
Dakpa/Tijn/Rickzor/Bolumar
RTD007
Jack Wickham / Bolumar / Swoy / Lost.act&MishelA
RTD008
Einzelkind/Swoy/Bolumar/Laurent Ci & andrea Caioni
RTD009
Javier Carballo/Carlos Sanchez/Bolumar/Moises

Deep & minimal, sometimes fluffy.
Bookings: info@syntaxxrecords.com
Promos: modecuk@gmail.com

Owner and co-founder of Syntaxx Records. Modec first began producing and DJing after moving to Leeds in 2011 and starting his endevours at university studying for a degree in music production. This is where he met inspiring individuals with the same ideals and vision who introduced him to the sound of the underground. From this he has developed his signature sound in tech house which reflects his passion that has emerged for this sound and genre. Taking inspiration from artists such as Archie Hamilton, EcHonomist & Diego Krause; Modec's sets and productions reflect on the fundamentals of the underground electronic music scene, capturing the essence of true house music with elements and characteristics of minimal techno intertwined to create the inspired aesthetics of tech house.

Owner -- 3am Recordings
DJ BOOKINGS / EP &  REMIX REQUESTS:  
www.3amrecordings.com
FOR MY 3AM RECORDINGS TRACKS & REMIXES, PLEASE GO TO http://soundcloud.com/3amrecordings

Deep atmospheric electronic music.

Formerly
DJ/Promoter
Subterranea/Imaginarium
Leeds/Manchester parties.
now studying MA in Fine Art Leeds Beckett. 

Expanding horizons audio and visually.

Modec is following