Closing sets at parties are a favourite slot for me, The White Hotel in particular is always a fun one. I’ve uploaded the recording from the last show back in March, bit of a sequel to the last one a couple years back. 

Started a bit dark then had some fun, some UK classics tucked away inside too! 

Big upsss to everyone there, was a great crew in that night.

Next Deaf Test May 20th at MOT in London!

5-7 CLOSING @THE WHITE HOTEL

C90 tape recorded for Cav Empt in Summer 2020 - previously unreleased digitally

Ben UFO - Cav Empt Tape - Side 1

MJK is a London based DJ and resident on Rinse FM. Regularly playing b2b with Oblig and Neffa-T. His musical taste bridges the gap between grime, dubstep and techno. This mix was recorded with 3 decks. Enjoy!

ITPS094 MJK

Martyn is the finest example of an artist who exists outside traditional genre boundaries. Ever since the mid-90s, the Dutchman has operated in his own adjacent worlds while drawing on UK bass hybrids, techno and electro to cook up singular rhythms and unique moods. The 3024 label head has always used his platform to bring through new talent, and now also mentors young artists with his own Patreon program. This sits next to his ever spell-binding performances in the club and eye-opening monthly Darkest Light show on NTS, which is a deep dive into his love of jazz. 

This week's mix is a 70-plus minute snapshot of Martyn's sound, which is as timeless as ever. From the crispness of Detroit electro to the off-beat thump of bass via his deep techno lit up with glistening electronics, it is a perfect blend of body and head and one full of brazen moves. There's a switch to jazz-laced broken beat and low, then the slow wobble of dubstep before a rebuild towards old school jungle that proves this is the sound of a true master at work.

Dekmantel Podcast 338 - Martyn

Dekmantel Podcast 438 - Martyn

Ploy makes mad music – a lot of his music sounds mad. It shouldn’t necessarily make sense but it does.

The term discombobulated comes to mind at times but in the very best way. No, seriously we mean that as a compliment.

For many years Ploy has been one of the most interesting producers in underground Electronic music having released records with the likes of Hessle Audio, Hemlock, Timedance and L.I.E.S.

No two have sounded the same and each of them have drawn upon a musical influence or five as Ploy attempts to piece together his own flavour of dance. As an artist he has continued to evolve – creating his own world in which to release the music that feels right to him.

Ploy’s own record label, Deaf Test, has been integral in the evolution of his sound. Acting as a platform in which to experiment and explore new sounds and concepts.

One challenge of his career thus far has been working out a way to connect the dots between his own musical tastes, productions and outlook towards club culture. However, as of late his focus has been rooted in the wonkier undercurrents of UK Bass music and its intersection with Tech House. A new record on Timedance forthcoming cements this idea.

We invited Ploy to record a mix and the result… Well, you are in for a treat as we gain an insight into some of the music which makes Ploy tick on the dancefloor.

Ploy: The Ransom Note Mix

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Hessle Audio feat. Ben UFO - 24 July 2023

Two leaders of their respective sounds came together and sent the SonarLab dance floor into a frenzy. Listen back to SHERELLE and Kode9 recorded live at this year's Sónar Festival.

@iamsherelle
@kodenine
@sonarfestival

RA Live - 16.06.23 - SHERELLE x Kode9 - Sónar 2023

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Hessle Audio feat. Ben UFO & Pearson Sound - 21 August 2023

Today's Crack Mix from Leon Vynehall settles into a deep and atmospheric groove almost immediately. From there, the hour-long set swaggers through recent Bandcamp finds and record shop gems tried-and-tested IRL by the London-based artist and producer.

Check out the tracklist on crackaudio: crackm.ag/3LtGGsB
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Crack Mix 522: Leon Vynehall

Hessle Audio feat. Ben UFO - 02 October 2023

3 hours recorded at Calibre's XOYO residency this summer
Starting at 140 and moving fwd from there :)

Photo is from one of our first sets together at Plastic People nearly 9 years ago!
@joy-orbison @benufo

Hessle Audio feat. Ben UFO - 24 July 2023

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