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   2Track2Track is an alternative guise from the respected producer Nick Baxter of “Skeptical” fame. An artist and DJ of many electronic genres, and with over 10 years of being on the scene, 2Track brings SKP the classic undilluted Techno sound. With music suitable both on the dancefloor aswell as intimate late night headphone sessions, 2Track flirts with a diverse range of emotions ranging from the emphatically warm to the demonically dark. 2Track's distinctive production style is a brave exploration of forgotten genres, bringing back the quality of underground music to a brand new audience.  Absorb FishAbsorb Fish is an American electronic artist from Boston, MA with heavy leanings toward ambient, broken-beat breaks and industrial music. He started writing and experimenting with genres in 1999 under various aliases until around 2003, when he then settled on the Absorb Fish moniker and his current sound. Over the years he has been featured on 3Bass Records, Project 168 and more recently Artificial Bliss with his remix of 2Track's "8oh80". His crazy alien beatwork and distinctive melodic styling has been honed to perfection and SKP are honoured to be presenting his latest works to the world at large.  AitchoHoward Cosgrove AKA Aitcho is a freelance mix engineer, remixer and DJ currently based in the steel city of Sheffield. He started DJ'ing at the age of 19 across the North of England playing funky minimal techno and hard loop bangers at various underground clubs and outdoor parties. He moved to Sheffield in 2000 to study music technology alongside techno artists iPassenger and Carl Taylor before settling in as resident DJ at the legendary DUST nights and then teaching at Related Rhythm Studios, Point Blank Music, Red Tape Studios and Darnall Music Factory. We are over the moon to have Aitcho onboard the SKP train.  ChokaiChokai AKA Simon C from Luton in the UK is the founder and co-owner of legendary label Artificial Bliss Recordings. Specializing in experimental sounds across a wide range of genres since 1997, Simon has produced 4 albums, 1 EP, 1 Single and has worked on countless remixes, collaborations and multimedia projects with other artists, bands and record labels from all over the world. From hard trance to experimental ambient noodlings, his productions are always carefully crafted, imprinted with an individual sound and texture that you will instantly recognize as "Chokai".  Crushed BitsTechno is very individual in its nature and with that individuality comes the double-edged sword of freedom. Crushed Bits brings SKP a perfect demostration of that difficult balance. Pure machine music constructed from a deep love of electronic devices with soulful expression of the human condition. Crushed Bits intertwines musical storytelling and expert production techniques to form an addictive individual style you will love. Glitchy beatwork, chemical soundscapes and naggingly familiar tones, textures and melodies take you on a journey through future techno. SKP are proud to be part of that journey.  HT ProjectA Fresh new face in the scene, Scotland's HT Project is delivering the sweetest Balearic tinged grooves we've ever heard. Emotive melodies, smooth 4x4 beats and thick smokey atmosphere you can melt right into, perfect for dropping in a set at 5:30am and guaranteed to have the punters in a mellow trance like state with satisfied smile. His recent and well received remix work for ABR cements his reputation as such a talented newcomer. HT Project is a sound of pure emotional bliss with a warmth and soul that is rare in todays scene. We are delighted to have to him as part of the SKP family.  iPassengeriPassenger is the project of Sheffield "steel city" man Ross Barradell. A sound of pure northern electronic soul, funk infused, deep and meaningful laid-back techno nourishment for mind and body. iPassenger's unique style and time-served production techniques are second to none in todays scene. Dust Science recently described him as "an artist who deserves greater attention" and we couldn't agree more. iPassenger is a shining star in the new digital underground, and with his soulful expression of the form, Ross Barradell sets the standard for the new breed of Techno artists today. SKP are honoured to have him on side.  JakeezOriginally haling from Detroit, Michigan but now based in Philadelphia, Jakeez has been involved in the Techno underground for a number of years and really needs no introduction. His Overthrow (OT!) project inspired a slew of spinoffs that gave birth to some of the most talented and influential figures on the netlabel scene. Drexciyan soundscapes, tasteful bleepwork and a hardy dose of techno experimentation form productions that demand the listeners attention. Jakeez's style is pure Detroit Techno, 9-5 mechanical audio creations for robotic factories and blurry late-night cityscapes that you simply cannot ignore.  Marco RossiInfluenced by the likes of Mauro Picotto, Marco’s outstanding level of creativity in the tech house/techno genres is second to none. Bringing together new ideas in a sea of screaming synths and stomping basslines, Marco's tunes are a guaranteed floor-filler. Refining his unique talents over a number of years, the Wigan based producer has created an endless stream of pumping tunes from glitchy techno to euphoric anthems. Expertly produced with unpredictable and instantly danceable results, Marco sweeps up a storm on the dancefloor and DJs are gagging for THAT sound. The future is LOUD, the future is Rossi!  PawnsphinxPawnsphinx started out by Dj'ing at local raves in his home town of Chelmsford, Essex. Influenced by the early rave scene and with a deep interest in the great mysteries of north Indian solo tabla, Pawnsphinx brings SKP a mix of hard-hitting breaks and sublime electro beatscapes for the mind, body and soul. His expert experimentalist beatwork and warm melodic tones have already gathered up quite a following with a series of well recieved releases such as "Ganja Hound" on Pathmusick and "Module Molekular" on the En:peg Digital label. SKP is proud to welcome the Pawnsphinx to the team!  SkepticalSkeptical has been producing music for over 10 years, starting off as a DJ spinning hardcore tunes in the early 90’s his unique and personal style is built upon experience’s through life, expressed thoughtfully through varied genre’s to create a truly individual, textured and organic feel. With a cool collection of some truly inspirational, freely downloadable and now classic downtempo and ambient EPs such as “Recent Thoughts”, “Better Days”,”Society” and a special charity EP entitled “Song for Dylan”, Skeptical has made his mark on modern electronic music and continues to do so. |
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