Pinch (DJ)
he/him
Fri May 30 | Garage Noord
Known for his deep, spacious and subtle productions, Pinch has always maintained a reverential connection to dubstep’s reggae and dub roots. The UK based artist is undoubtedly one of the key figures in the development of dubstep, both as a recording artist and as the founder of the known label named: Tectonic.
Techno's endless permutations are as much an inspiration as dub in Pinch's music. Pinch’s DJ sets and productions take the term "dub techno" not as a concrete blueprint laid down by Basic Channel in the 1990s, but as a creative springboard to explore and combine two of the most versatile music styles ever conceived. He likes to weave the bass and dynamics of dub with the tense soundscapes and atmospheres of techno. During our clubnight at Garage Noord, you can expect a multi-rich DJ-set where Pinch will blend the more techno-induced tracks with the heaviest dub, dubstep and dancehall.
About the artist
Over the years, Tectonic has been the primary platform for much of Pinch's work. Since founding the label in 2005, he has released music from artists like Loefah, Skream, Scientist, 2562, Photek and Flying Lotus. The strength and flexibility of Pinch's sound has naturally created a global demand for his DJ sets. Beyond regularly playing in the UK and Europe, he's toured in over 40 countries. He has worked with a broad swathe of music producers down the years, which has included partnerships with artists such as LOREM, Mumdance and Shackleton.
