The journey of a disc jockey and producer is not one which follows an exponential path. It takes time and often involves bubbling beneath the surface for spells at a time. One producer who's career has ebbed and flowed is Brian Ring, an Irishman now based in Berlin he has previously released music on Gerd Janson's Running Back record label. Not small feat in itself. Since then he has been honing his craft fiercely, working on new music whilst playing across Europe.

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Brian Ring: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

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