How do you feel about coming to play in Lancaster?!

I know this’ll probably sound like a staple answer but I’m really looking forward to it. Other than Manchester I’ve mainly been playing down south the further north I can get will be a nice change! Also I have played up there before and you always have a very responsive crowd.

What DJs and producers are pushing your buttons right now?

Jesus! There are so many at the moment. I love music right across the board but the obvious ones still never fail i.e. Moodyman. Aardvarck from the Dam is a great producer, Carl Craig is back on form with his last couple of remixes, Paul Woolford, Buckly from Basics has just given me a great track that he’s signed to get physical, and on and on…

You have been resident for Tribal Gathering, how does it compare to other festivals in the UK such as Creamfields or Global Gathering?

Of the events I was involved with it was extremely different to the major festivals of the time. The first being the warehouse party 2003 which was the best event I’ve ever been to or played at, it was immense. The other Tribal Gatherings were the weekenders, so it felt like loads of smaller parties over 2 days as apposed to a big out door event. They were all quite different that’s why they worked.

Being a former resident of Sankeys Soap, what made you make the switch to The Warehouse Project?

Just a natural progression I suppose, I mean the way to keep things interesting for even just yourself is to change, move on and try something different.

You have played alongside your musical heroes such as Francois K, Masters at Work, DJ Sneak, Jeff Mills, Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, Deep Dish, Groove Armada, Dimitri from Paris, Jazzy Jeff & Derrick Carter, What did it feel like? Did any of them not live up to your expectations in person?

Obviously the earlier in my career I was far more nervous playing with any of these guys but the more you do it and especially with the diversity of the people I have played with you grow a confidence and to be honest it’s far more enjoyable when you can just almost relax, have a beer, then play after them!

Having done Live Radio 1 Essential Mixes with another to follow on 29th September, Does it make a difference to what you play knowing there are millions listening on the radio?

Error yes! It’s pretty nerve racking to be honest. Once again the one I just did from The Warehouse Project 07 and I found it slightly easier mainly because I knew what to expect. The only thing different about doing an essential mix to any other set is that it’s planned. Normally I love playing off the cuff but with these it’s best to have a good idea of your track listings.

You had your first production released with Paul Woolford on Chicago’s Peaches label, any more in the pipeline?

That was quite a while ago but I’m in Chicago at the end of November and myself and Justin Long have set aside a day or two to get in the studio… I can’t wait.

What is you biggest pet peeve within the music industry?

To be honest I really don’t have many… the only one that really gets me is the constant need to pigeon hole and give new music a ‘name’… there’s two types of music in the world – good music and bad music (I think Ray Charles said that).

What was the first record you ever bought?

Nothing too rare – Think it was Michael Jackson – Bad album. I learnt all the moves on the inner sleeve!

And finally… CD’s or Vinyl?

Easy… vinyl

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