Justin Robertson
In 2007 you would be hard pushed to find a musician working successfully in areas as diverse as dancehall, house and art pop, but Justin is a true modernist. A DJ of international repute, creator of bespoke techno, re-mixer for the likes of Radio 4, Bjork and Felix Da Housecat and most recently he has co-written an album with studio boffin Gez Dewar under the name Thee Earls.
Justin’s lineage through music has taken many twists and turns. He began as a DJ in Manchester and his early 90s clubs, Spice and Most Excellent, were hugely influential and cornerstones of the burgeoning dance movement. The Chemical Brothers, then students in the city, cited him as their mentor. His Rebellious Jukebox club pre-empted the Heavenly Social and the mid 90s trend for mish-mashing musical styles.
In the 90s Justin generally operated under various nom de stages, the most renowned being Lionrock with whom he scored several Top 40s hits - 'Rudeboy Rock' and 'Packet Of Peace' among them, appearing on Top Of The Pops in a dashing purple suit.. Songs were plucked from the albums Instinct For Detection and City Delirious for the films Go and City Of Industry and Lionrock shared the stage with acts as diverse as Death In Vegas, The Chemical Brothers and the Cocteau Twins.
It wasn't until 2001 that Justin stepped out under his own name releasing house and techno like 'Have Mercy' for the Bugged Out imprint. Originally on Nuphonic the best tracks came out through Bugged Out, with 'Love Movement' - remixed by Ulrich Schnauss who cited Justin's early work as an influence - being placed second best single of 2003 by Jockey Slut magazine.
Justin’s lineage through music has taken many twists and turns. He began as a DJ in Manchester and his early 90s clubs, Spice and Most Excellent, were hugely influential and cornerstones of the burgeoning dance movement. The Chemical Brothers, then students in the city, cited him as their mentor. His Rebellious Jukebox club pre-empted the Heavenly Social and the mid 90s trend for mish-mashing musical styles.
In the 90s Justin generally operated under various nom de stages, the most renowned being Lionrock with whom he scored several Top 40s hits - 'Rudeboy Rock' and 'Packet Of Peace' among them, appearing on Top Of The Pops in a dashing purple suit.. Songs were plucked from the albums Instinct For Detection and City Delirious for the films Go and City Of Industry and Lionrock shared the stage with acts as diverse as Death In Vegas, The Chemical Brothers and the Cocteau Twins.
It wasn't until 2001 that Justin stepped out under his own name releasing house and techno like 'Have Mercy' for the Bugged Out imprint. Originally on Nuphonic the best tracks came out through Bugged Out, with 'Love Movement' - remixed by Ulrich Schnauss who cited Justin's early work as an influence - being placed second best single of 2003 by Jockey Slut magazine.
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