Originally, (as Matty Slabz) moved to Bristol to play D&B, moved into more eclectic back-room territory playing UK hip-hop, dub and reggae at various nights at clubs such as Thekla and Timbuk2 and writing about music for web & print. Took an extended break from DJ'ing because of a move overseas. Now based in Wellington, New Zealand, still writing and collecting soul, funk, reggae, disco and spinning 45’s for ‘Give It Up & Turn It Loose’. Producing downtempo/folktronica tracks as ‘Out Of Parish Champion'. Fan of DJ's that take you on a journey - including Luke Una, Norman Jay, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, The Nextmen, Coldcut, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, David Rodigan and producers that don't believe in staying in their lane.