Addison
Groove (aka Antony Williams) started life under a different pseudonym
altogether. Recording as Headhunter, with an LP and 12” releases on
the influential Tempa label stretching back to 2007, he achieved
legendary status within the dubstep scene. His work at the deeper end
of the spectrum graced the label an impressive 7 times, a figure
matched only by Skream. This work looked set to continue until 2010
when, seemingly out of nowhere, he crafted one of the biggest bass
music tracks of the decade, ‘Footcrab’, under the new name of
Addison Groove.
The response to ‘Footcrab’ was phenomenal, receiving critical and commercial success in equal measure across the dance music scene. Getting plays not only from the dubstep DJs that Williams was used to reaching, it also found its way into the record boxes of techno and house heavyweights such as Aphex Twin, Surgeon, Ricardo Villalobos and Mr Scruff, bringing an enormous new audience to his music in the process. Taking influences from the Chicago ghetto tek and juke scenes, Addison Groove’s impact on UK bass music has been colossal and unprecedented, sparking a huge interest in these styles from his peers and the listening public alike.
Progressing at a breakneck speed, he was quick to develop a live 808 show which has graced some of the finest nightclubs in the world including Fabric, London and Berlin’s infamous Berghain. With his hectic touring schedule including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and numerous dates in Europe, he continues to bring his hybrid sound to captivated audiences across the globe.
"Transistor Rhythm", Addison Groove's debut album, was released on Modeselektor's 50 Weapons label in April 2012. It was received with excitement by eager fans and critics, who will no doubt be just as thrilled to hear his forthcoming EP, also for 50 Weapons. Entitled “Adventures in Rainbow County”, it will see a September 14th release date.
The response to ‘Footcrab’ was phenomenal, receiving critical and commercial success in equal measure across the dance music scene. Getting plays not only from the dubstep DJs that Williams was used to reaching, it also found its way into the record boxes of techno and house heavyweights such as Aphex Twin, Surgeon, Ricardo Villalobos and Mr Scruff, bringing an enormous new audience to his music in the process. Taking influences from the Chicago ghetto tek and juke scenes, Addison Groove’s impact on UK bass music has been colossal and unprecedented, sparking a huge interest in these styles from his peers and the listening public alike.
Progressing at a breakneck speed, he was quick to develop a live 808 show which has graced some of the finest nightclubs in the world including Fabric, London and Berlin’s infamous Berghain. With his hectic touring schedule including USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and numerous dates in Europe, he continues to bring his hybrid sound to captivated audiences across the globe.
"Transistor Rhythm", Addison Groove's debut album, was released on Modeselektor's 50 Weapons label in April 2012. It was received with excitement by eager fans and critics, who will no doubt be just as thrilled to hear his forthcoming EP, also for 50 Weapons. Entitled “Adventures in Rainbow County”, it will see a September 14th release date.