John Digweed

Guide Note

John Digweed is an iconic DJ and house music producer from England. Digweed generally produces music that is focused less on hard beats and more on a dreamy, atmospheric feel with plenty of synth washes and melodies. He is also famous for his track selection, often playing currently-unavailable tracks which soon become huge anthems.

Fast Facts

1. Birth date: January 1, 1967
2. Birth place: Hastings, England
3. Years active: 1989 - Present
4. Associated acts: Sasha & John Digweed, Bedrock
5. Known for playing tracks that soon become huge hits
6. Hosts regular radio shows on the UK radio station, Kiss 100
7. Appeared as himself in the 2000 movie about the rave scene, Groove

Although he is also a talented solo DJ, Digweed is well known for his collaboration with fellow DJ Sasha, with whom he released numerous mixes and continues to tour. The duo has often been praised for their complementary style, where Digweed's influence keeps sets melodic while Sasha keeps it beat-heavy. Digweed also collaborates with DJ Nick Muir under the name Bedrock.