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James Holden

Musician

British electronic musician, producer and DJ; founder of the Border Community label; known for albums The Idiots Are Winning and The Inheritors and for his DJ mixes.

Founder of the Border Community label. Began as a progressive house producer and later moved toward more experimental electronic music with krautrock, ambient and techno influences. Compiled/curated mixes such as At the Controls and DJ-Kicks (both mentioned in the reviews).

DeBaser hosts two enthusiastic reviews praising James Holden's shift from progressive house to more experimental, krautrock-tinged electronics. Reviewers highlight The Idiots Are Winning and The Inheritors and his notable DJ mixes. Recommended for listeners who like adventurous electronic music.

For:Fans of experimental electronic music, techno and krautrock-influenced electronics; DJs and electronic-music enthusiasts.

 If My Bloody Valentine had decided to take up synths and drum machines or sit behind a mixer...

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 The 34-year-old Briton is a genius now mature, a sensational figure in the dance world (his selections "At The Controls" and "Dj-Kicks" are remarkable), he is one of the few who can afford to do whatever the hell he wants.

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