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Tech twin Ben Murphy is currently taking the London Underground scene by storm with support from Tech House Lovers from far and wide. He definitely knows how to keep the people dancing from Dusk till Dawn.
Through the years, Vauxhall in South London had been known for its amazing after hours culture that has thrived off of great music in an iconic venue coupled with party goers who have a real love for underground electronic Music. Some have no knowledge of what is happening under the archways of Vauxhall, many others are fully aware of the countless parties that are happening almost continuously throughout the week and weekend. It's great to know that while a DJ is getting ready to jump on the decks, that there's a fruit and veg man 100 meters away selling the most amazing fresh fruit across the way in New Covent Gardens/Nile Elms market. These 24hour liscensed clubs being home to events such as DAWN AFTER HOURS have been a great asset to London’s cultural industries and have been given the opportunity for many of Londons’ rising stars to make their mark. One of whom is DAWN resident Tech Twin Ben Murphy who is currently creating an absolute storm wherever he goes. With a number of huge releases on Plus Recordings & Minimal Recordings that have received support from Joseph Capriani, Richie Hawtin and a list of other names. He now has a new release that has been in heavy rotation all over the world. One of South London's hardest working young man is set to make a big impact on the Minimal Techno scene. I was lucky enough to catch up with Ben Murphy to ask him a few questions and find out more.
So Ben, let the readers know how long you’ve been doing what you are doing.
I’ve been the DJing for about three years now and producing for two years. I always was into music, I did music at school then did a course at college too, but the main thing that got me into it was when I got old enough to start going out and go to clubs. I used to stand there watching the DJs do their thing and watching the crowd going mad while they drop their tracks in. I knew straight away that I wanted to be the one up there looking at the crowds getting the reaction, playing that music so as soon as I had the chance I got straight into it and never looked back. I still get the same feeling when I’m up there now looking at the crowd and seeing their reactions to the music.
Tell us what a day in the studio with you is like.
A day in the studio with me.. It’s the place where I get to wind down after a heavy weekend after a lot of gigs, and pick up the energy and vibe that I felt through the weekend and put it into one of my beats. When I go out, I hear new sounds and get new ideas, I bring ‘em back to the studio, put them down and see what they sound like. Sometimes I can spend two days in the studio with no sleep.. Lot’s of coffee!!! That’s where the main and most important
work gets done.
Tech Twin (Ben Murphy) DAWN AFTER HOURS