Andrew Weatherall

Legendary UK Dj and Producer

Weatherall cut his melodic teeth in the hedonism of the exploding acid house scene. Mainly in the psychedelic fairyland of Madchester. He became essential to rave culture through establishing himself at the forefront of a trinity of skills: a renowned producer, a celebrated underground DJ and a most sought after remixer. At this point he could have sold out by advocating mediocrity, taken the £15,000+ Robbie Williams remix (he nearly did) then smugly shaken the Devil’s hand snuck off for a line with Robert Johnson.

Instead Weatherall has trod an exemplary path in the art of maintaining integrity, a modern path which, with its endless collaborations, brand whoring and commercial maelstrom wasn’t always comfortable: “Well to start with it was a bit of a crusade because all the people I liked were fighting a losing battle so it was like: ‘fuck it, I am going to lose it as well’. But then after a while you realise that the reason why the people don’t sell out is because it’s a good and creative way to work and as long as you know that you are not going to be a millionaire and not have that big house.” Before reclining with a laugh: “I just thought: ‘I’m making some good music and I can still fill a club, I can still pay my tailor’s bills, it’s fine…”