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Giles Smith has been a key figure and influential DJ at the forefront of deep, roots inspired dance music in London for over two decades.
For 21 years before recently going solo, Giles was co-founder and one half of Secretsundaze. One of London’s most infamous, best loved and consistent parties and DJ duo
Giles has played at many of the best clubs across Europe, USA and Japan from Panorama Bar, Smart Bar, Giant Steps, Contact, Fabric, Robert Johnson to Closer. His sound ranges from soulful vocal cuts, raw Detroit inspired jams, UK garage to more atmospheric hi-tech jazz / techno always sublimely programmed. In smaller, low key, settings he often shows his love of soul, street soul, hip hop and boogie. His DJ sets are characterised by a strong emphasis on groove and smooth flow, whilst never becoming too predictable.
As a producer Giles was one half of respected production duo Two Armadillos from 2008 to 2013, before the tragic loss of his partner Martin Dawson. They released 16 EP’s as well as remixing the likes of Jovonn, Commix, Leif and Lana Del Ray. Since then, as 1 one half of Secretsundaze he released on stellar labels such as Mule Musiq, Live at Robert Johnson, Just Jack and Phonica.
Late 2024 Giles will drop the first of 2 releases on one of the UK’s most well loved and consistent dance music labels!
Giles’s has a bi-monthly residency on NTS Radio and don’t forget to check his essential and epic deep dives for NTS’s specialised “In Focus Series” on Ron Trent and Larry Heard.
Party wise, Giles’s residency at The Pickle Factory, Giles Smith & Friends has already made a significant impact on the more soulful side of the London scene with Volcov, Brawther, Alexander Nut and Sassy J playing alongside Giles.
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