Daniel Avery

Daniel Avery
Name	Daniel Avery
Birth date	1983
Birth place	London, England
Genres	Techno, electronic, ambient, house
Occupations	DJ, record producer, remixer
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Phantasy, Mute Records, Drone Logic

Daniel Avery is an English electronic music producer, DJ, remixer and label founder known for blending techno, ambient, and dancefloor textures. Emerging from the London electronic scene in the early 2000s, he gained attention through a series of singles, full-length albums and high-profile remixes that connected him to artists across electronic, experimental and indie rock spheres. Avery's work has been associated with influential labels and festivals, and he has collaborated with producers and vocalists from several music communities.

Early life and education

Born in London in 1983, Avery grew up amid the city's club culture, experiencing venues and scenes that included Fabric (club), Ministry of Sound, Heaven (club), Notting Hill Carnival and the wider UK rave ecosystem. He was influenced by radio and record shops such as Kiss FM (UK), BBC Radio 1, Phonica Records and Rough Trade while coming of age during the rise of drum and bass, UK garage, acid house and trip hop in the 1990s and early 2000s. He attended local colleges and immersed himself in DJing and production, drawing inspiration from established electronic figures associated with Warp (record label), Ninja Tune, XL Recordings and the independent label networks circulating in London.

Career

Avery began his professional career as a resident DJ and small-press producer, releasing early records on boutique imprints before signing to larger independents. His breakthrough included releases and remixes that connected him to labels such as Aus Music, Phantasy (record label), and Mute Records. He released his debut studio album to critical attention, followed by subsequent albums that consolidated his reputation across Europe and North America. Avery's career also includes curating mixes for radio programs on BBC Radio 1, guest appearances on shows from NTS Radio, and features in publications like Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, and The Guardian that documented his evolving output and influence.

Musical style and influences

Avery's musical style fuses techno pulse, ambient atmospherics, and club-oriented house music structures with experimental sound design. His palette references early pioneers connected to labels like Warp (record label) and producers such as Aphex Twin, Underworld (band), Orbital (band), Brian Eno, The Chemical Brothers, Sasha (DJ), John Digweed and Plastikman. He also draws from post‑punk and shoegaze currents linked to My Bloody Valentine, Joy Division, The Cure, Cocteau Twins and indie contemporaries on labels like 4AD and Factory Records. Avery has cited inspirations from film composers on labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and from synth pioneers like Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream, integrating melodic motifs and textural layering with club-ready rhythms.

Discography

Avery's discography spans studio albums, EPs, singles and remixes released across independent and major-affiliated labels. Notable studio albums include releases on Phantasy (record label) and Mute Records, alongside earlier and later works on smaller imprints. His catalogue includes collaborative EPs and singles involving vocalists and producers from scenes around Berlin, Detroit, New York City and London. He has produced remixes for artists on labels such as Ninja Tune, XL Recordings, Warp (record label) and Domino Recording Company, contributing reinterpretations for bands and singers linked to Radiohead, The xx, Depeche Mode, Primal Scream and electronic acts circulating through festival lineups and chart circuits.

Live performances and tours

Avery's live performances combine DJ sets, live PA configurations and hybrid performances in club, festival and theater contexts. He has performed at international festivals and venues including Glastonbury Festival, Sonar, Dekmantel Festival, Coachella, Printworks (London), Berghain, Concrete (Paris), Output (club) and regional events across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Touring often paired him with contemporaries and collaborators from the techno and electronic scenes, and he has curated nights and label showcases in cities like Berlin, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Los Angeles, New York City and Tokyo.

Collaborations and production work

Beyond solo work, Avery has engaged in collaborations with vocalists, remix projects and production credits for artists across genres. His collaborative output includes work with producers and singers connected to Phantasy (record label), partnerships with figures from the Berlin techno and Detroit techno communities, and guest contributions for indie and alternative acts on labels such as Domino Recording Company and 4AD. He has remixed tracks for mainstream and underground artists, provided production for albums and contributed to soundtrack and compilation projects tied to film festivals, art institutions and multimedia labels.

Awards and recognition

Avery's recordings and performances have earned critical acclaim from publications and year-end lists in outlets like Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, The Guardian, NME and Mixmag. He has been featured in festival programming highlights at Glastonbury Festival, Sonar, and Dekmantel Festival and recognized by peers within imprint communities such as Phantasy (record label), Mute Records, and independent distributors. His work continues to be cited in discussions of contemporary electronic music alongside artists from Warp (record label), Ninja Tune and the broader European techno and ambient networks.

Category:English electronic musicians Category:Living people Category:1983 births