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| Flux Pavilion | |
|---|---|
| Name | Flux Pavilion |
| Caption | Flux Pavilion performing |
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Joshua Steele |
| Birth date | 1989 |
| Birth place | England |
| Genres | Dubstep, Electronic dance music |
| Occupation | DJ, producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Circus Records, Mercer Street Records |
Flux Pavilion Flux Pavilion is an English electronic music producer and DJ known for pioneering contributions to dubstep and mainstream electronic dance music scenes. He emerged from the Brokedown era of UK dance music and gained international prominence through festival appearances, charting singles, and collaborations across genres involving artists from hip hop to rock.
Joshua Steele was born in England and raised amid the UK underground scenes that produced contemporaries such as Burial, Skream, Benga, and Digital Mystikz. His formative years intersected with institutions and milieus including local music venues in Brighton, community studios, and regional college programs that fed talent into labels like Tempa and Hotflush Recordings. Early influences cited by peers include producers from Production Workshop collectives and independent scenes around London, Manchester, and Bristol that spawned movements tied to artists like The Streets and Massive Attack.
Steele established a signature sound blending heavy basslines, melodic synth hooks, and meticulous sound design, aligning with scenes nurtured by labels such as Big Beat Records, Warp Records, and Ninja Tune. His breakout tracks circulated via platforms and networks connecting BBC Radio 1, Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, and specialist shows that spotlighted tracks alongside releases by Skrillex, Rusko, Caspa, and Doctor P. Stylistically, his work draws lineage from garage and 2-step offshoots prominent in the UK scene, while also incorporating production techniques associated with producers from Madchester-era studios and modern electronic outfits like Knife Party and Chase & Status.
Key releases include solo singles and EPs issued on independent labels intertwined with catalogues of artists from OWSLA and Ministry of Sound. His discography features collaborations with vocalists and instrumentalists whose credits span Island Records, Atlantic Records, and indie imprints, and his output has been cataloged alongside compilations from Fabric, Mixmag, and curated series by Boiler Room. Notable releases appeared on compilations that also included tracks by The Prodigy, Underworld, Chemical Brothers, and Faithless.
Collaborations and remixes span a wide range of artists and institutions including producers and acts from Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and independent scenes linked to XL Recordings. His remix work has intersected with songs by artists represented on major labels such as Rihanna, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Coldplay, while collaborative projects connected him with contemporaries like Flux Pavilion collaborator Doctor P (note: collaborator name used here as proper noun in context), Zeds Dead, Deadmau5, and producers associated with Mad Decent and Dirtybird collectives. Remix placements have been licensed for trailers and promotions alongside soundtracks tied to franchises from Marvel Studios and Warner Bros..
He has performed at major festivals and venues associated with Glastonbury Festival, Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival, sharing lineups that included Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Avicii, and Diplo. Tours have taken him through circuits managed by agencies such as William Morris Endeavor and CAA and onto stages at arenas used by O2 Academy venues and stadiums in cities like Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, and Tokyo.
His productions and releases have received airplay and accolades from institutions such as BBC Radio 1 and editorial endorsement from publications including NME, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The Guardian. Chart placements have appeared on rankings curated by Official Charts Company and international charts tracked by organizations like ARIA and GfK Entertainment Charts.
He co-founded and released music on independent labels connected to networks involving Circus Records and partnerships with distribution entities allied to ADA and The Orchard. His business activities intersect with sync licensing divisions used by Sony/ATV Music Publishing and partnerships that facilitated placements in media produced by Lucasfilm and streaming platforms curated by Netflix and HBO.
Category:English DJs Category:Dubstep musicians