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Kidnap is an artist whose music overflows with emotion - rich and powerfully evocative.

Recording in London, Kidnap (real name Matthew Relton) likens his process to that of a sculptor, starting with a block of sound and chopping away until a shape emerges. As such, each song exists ornately carved with a handcrafted subtly.

Still just 33, Relton is already something of an industry veteran. Releasing his first single in 2012 kicked off an eight-year stretch of global touring that came to a grinding halt when the pandemic put the world on pause.

2024 marks a new chapter for Kidnap, with his next body of work on the horizon. Set against the backdrop of a changing world and the arrival of a baby daughter, Relton offers a bittersweet reflection on the passing of time. ‘It’s about looking back on the last 12 years — the touring and the friends and the sleeplessness,” says Relton, “and realising that in order to embrace the life I have now, I need to let it all go.’ The music shimmers with nostalgia. Signature sad melodies dance deftly around commanding synth lines, altogether sounding like an artist with a new found sense of purpose.

Luis del Villar is one of Barcelona and Ibiza’s musical gems. With over 30 years in the music business, he began spinning in various clubs around Barcelona in 1985. In 2010, Luis del Villar began a series of successful nights in Barcelona, which was the perfect backdrop to the already sexy house sounds that he had been known to entice audiences with. His regular residences in the city included Pacha, Buddha Bar, Oshum, Catwalk, Roxy Blue, City Hall and a list of other well known venues. 

Now playing all around the world in the most exclusive clubs and private parties thanks to his global known podcast “Ibiza Sensations”. His sessions have more than 50 million downloads since 2010, making him the most listened Spanish dj in the world thru podcasting and considered a “must see” Dj in the international scene with his silky and sophisticated sound of luxury. Number 1 on iTunes in more than 20 countries and the only one Spanish dj in the USA and UK iTunes top 100 regularly. The podcast is also air played in up to 100 radio stations around the world from Russia to Philippines, USA to South Africa, Spain to Brazil.

During the winter season he had been resident dj at Eclipse Bar inside the iconic W Hotel in Barcelona and played in w venues around the globe. In Ibiza he had played at well known places like Ushuaia Beach Club, Km5, Bora-Bora and Pacha Ibiza, but from 2013 to 2018, Luis hosted the “Ibiza Sensations” party at O Beach Ibiza in Sant Antoni de Portmany, one of the most glamorous beach clubs from the white island and also plays at some special events where is invited. During summer he had been also playing at different festivals, including Tomorrowland in Belgium, the most important one, being one of the few Spanish Djs playing there in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions.

As a kid from the UK growing up in 1980s Manchester, I was privileged to live through the Factory records era and enjoy the booming music scene as It reshaped the city's image from 'dirty old town' to the global mecca of nightlife and creativity it is today.
While the warehouse and club scene was beginning to bubble away, I spent my early teens listening to mixtapes from the likes of Sasha (who began his career down the road and has curated the soundtrack of my life ever since), the DJs of the Thunderdome and Hippos (Jay and Moggy) and the legendary 808 State Show - at the age of 16 I was invited down to the Sunset studios to play a live  guest mix on the show and was booked to play my first club gig in the city, warming up at Parliament Nightclub.
I spent many years clubbing and DJing around Manchester and the City Centre, developing my DJ style taking influence from the DJs of the Hacienda, Bugged Out and Tangled and became hooked on the Progressive House scene led by Sasha, Digweed, Renaissance, Cream and the Global Underground mix series.
After a summer DJing in Cyprus in 1999, I returned to Manchester and held several residencies in bars and clubs around the City; Dry Bar, Joshua Brooks, South, the wonderful sweatbox where I'd spent my twenties bouncing, Tangled and more recently Soundcontrol.
I've been lucky to DJ with many of my idols such as Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff, Hybrid, Ashley Casselle.
30+ years on, now living in Cairns, Australia, I'm still hunting new sounds to share with anyone who will listen to this veteran of the bedroom DJ scene.
Big love to all the producers and DJs who continue to inspire and make us dance, and to everyone who stops by for a listen, encouraging me to carry on x

Arran Swales is a DJ and producer from Leeds, England, who has been making a name for himself in the USA, Ibiza, the UK and elsewhere over the past few years with his DJ sets. After a break from production he is back with a string of releases including his first vocal track released on Subtraxx Records called ‘Find Me’, which was included on the ‘Nukleuz in South Africa 2’ compilation album and, his most recent release, ‘The Movement EP’ on Global State Recordings which garnered support from industry heavyweight Markus Schulz amongst others, is currently a featured track on Audiojelly, and was included in the ‘Hot Picks’ on www.SatelliteRecords.com. 

Arran initially found himself drawn into the club scene through his love of trance and would regularly attend some of the UK’s leading night’s nights such as Gatecrasher in Sheffield and Godskitchen in Birmingham as a clubber. Realising he was into the scene for more than just a night out, it wasn’t long before Arran was buying his own vinyl and his passion was growing, his tastes evolved and expanded, and he started playing out at house parties and local nights, quickly developing a loyal following that encouraged him to go further. 

By the summer of 2007 Arran was playing regularly in Ibiza with frequent gigs at renowned beachside location The Orange Corner. Following this he went about setting up his own events back home in Leeds and to this end, late 2008 saw him run a series of parties at Bar Home, where he hosted DJ’s such as former Godskitchen resident AJ Gibson. It was working with AJ that Arran uncovered his next project, to move the parties to legendary Leeds venue Stinky’s Peephouse, which included an event featuring Judgement Sundays, Ibiza resident Vicky Devine.

2008 saw his first track receive plays out in the main room of Ibiza super club Eden, and a third successful season on the White Isle was completed in 2009, playing guest slots at venues such as Kanya, Café Paradiso and pre-party events for Tiesto’s event at Privilege.
The summer of 2010 saw him take a big step forward in Ibiza, as weekly resident every Sunday night at the new 400 capacity V Club in the bustling San Antonio area. This was supplemented with a weekly residency at The Orange Corner, playing an extended 3 hour set every Monday afternoon.
Around this time he began a weekly radio show entitled ‘Music Therapy’ on Ontario, Canada based station Danceradio, which, after receiving positive feedback from listeners and station management, was moved to a more prestigious Friday evening slot just prior to the first anniversary show in July 2011. Post-Ibiza, in November 2010 he became monthly resident for Tranceology in Birmingham, England, and made his debut in mainland Spain with gigs in Burela and A Coruña, as well as his Japanese debut, playing at the ‘Studio Forum’ in Tokyo.

Early 2011 saw him make his first appearance in London, at acclaimed Clapham venue Inigo, in addition to making his debut in the United States in Rochester, NY at Decibel Lounge before resuming Ibiza duties in May In November he made his debut on the West Coast of the USA, for a gig in San Diego that was so well received, he was invited back to perform in February 2012.

He added a second radio show to his portfolio in September 2011, as host of the Clinik Sessions which aired weekly around the world until March 2012, before the Clinik Sessions show was discontinued so he could focus on his new upcoming weekly podcast ‘Going Global’.

Arran’s musical style is constantly evolving and draws upon a range of styles and influences, with his upbeat and accessible sets of high quality electronic dance music ensuring that everyone who witnesses him perform eagerly awaits his next tour of deck duty.

As Arran says
“I have never played tracks that I don't personally like, preferring to simply play tracks which have the elements in them that I like, and of course, those which best suit the crowd in front of me”

For bookings please contact:     arran.lee@live.co.uk 
For the latest mixes and tracks: http://soundcloud.com/arran-lee 	
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