DJ Koze

Adopting the moniker Koze after years of producing under 'Adolf Noise', his output is neither instantly likable nor particularly danceable. It's challenging, experimental stuff - and a breath of fresh air for those wanting an alternative to pounding basslines, formulaic structures and 'obvious' melodies.

Meanwhile, as a DJ his style is minimal in the sense that he avoids relying on hard-hitting climaxes or heavy bass to woo the crowd, but he's not exactly conventional either, looping and sampling sounds that the minimal-tech crowd would scoff at (i.e. trumpet choruses, jazz piano and kitschy vocals). For those more accustomed to electro house or techno, a set from Koze might sound like an effort - but perhaps one worth making.