James HK

Style: Drum n Bass/Hiphop/Dubstep/Tech House

James HK says: My music always starts with melody, it's the main focus of what I create. When starting out on a piece I don't aim for a genre, I just start jamming and see where the song takes me. My music range is very diverse, including but not limited to hip-hop, liquid drum and bass, neurofunk, dubstep, tech house and dubstep. However, when playing live you'll usually catch me playing dark drum and bass behind a fat stack of speakers in a field somewhere.

Controvert says: If you've ever seen James HK on the decks, you might struggle to believe that the music he produces is made by the same artist. The filthy drum and bass that underpins his sets is nowhere to be seen in his production. Instead, his dnb output usually comes in the form of liquid rollers, which are nestled in a back catalogue of trip hop and chilled vibes. This juxtaposition is perhaps to be expected from an artist who seems intent on not being pigeonholed into a particular genre, but who simply wants to let his music speak for itself.

Find out more: www.soundcloud.com/jameshk

Fernando Bros

Style: House/Latin

Fernando Bros say: We are Edgar Fernando and Ashley Fernando (or Ed and Ash to our friends), two brothers born and raised in South London who have been DJing together since 2003. We currently spend most of our time in our studio making new beats, working with new artists and new remixes. We also continue to play alongside big names in the DJ world, and in London’s leading clubs. We always make sure we compete harder and stronger to keep the crowd happy!

Controvert says: You’ve heard the expression ‘life and soul of the party’? It might as well have been invented to describe the Fernando Bros. These stalwarts of South-London house pride themselves in the quality and energy of the live shows they’ve perfected over the years, and now that they’re branching out into production, all those vibes are getting translated into some serious dance floor tunage.

Find out more: www.fernandobros.com