Christchurch's DJ Switch triumphed over Wellington finalist Daimon Schwalger (aka The Nomad), Queenstown's Clint 'Hepi' James and Auckland's Scott Lelo, aka Fijian Drum Machine at the 2005 Found at Thirst New Zealand final in April. ...more
Phully
Phully first rose to prominence at the turn of the decade after opening Kog Transmissions/ Reliable Recordings' sophomore 'Algorhythm' house compilation with a bang on infectious first track Live Bro. ...more
Agent Alvin
by Marigold Shale
Wellington drum'n'bass DJ/producer Agent Alvin, aka Warren Field, released his debut album 'Agent Alvin' on Capitalrecordings in October 2004. ...more
Isaac Tucker
by Stephen Jewell
Since the demise of pioneering local drum’n’bass duo Cuba & Gizmo, Isaac 'Gizmo’ Tucker, has gone onto even bigger and better things. ...more
DJ Riddle
by Stephen Jewell
Along with DJs Presha, 48 Sonic and Aaron, DJ Riddle was one of the founding members of The Breaks, New Zealand's first weekly drum'n'bass night which started in 1996 and was held at Calibre on Auckland's K Road. ...more
DJ Sir-Vere
by Stephen Jewell
With a career that has already spanned 15 years, DJ Sir-Vere is one of the true veterans of the New Zealand hip hop scene.
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Benny Lee
by Stephen Jewell
Benny 'Lee' Staples, New Zealand's original funky drummer, is one of this country's most eclectic and educated DJs.
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Tubbs
by Stephen Jewell
Wellington DJ/producer Chris Tubbs moved to London in 1997 with Auckland duo Breaks Co-op, aka Zane Lowe and Hamish Clark, with the aim of taking on the world together. ...more
48 Sonic
by Stephen Jewell
48 Sonic, aka Jonathan Stowers, is not simply New Zealand's don of drum 'n bass.
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Tim Richards
by Stephen Jewell
Tim Richards may not have been producing tunes for long, but in that two years, he and production partner Craig Harris have garnered plenty of praise. ...more