Air Jackson was one of the breakout names on our radar in recent times. The Ten One Records co-founder produces an eclectic sound that blends a multitude of electronic sub-genres. His range was captured beautifully in his album ‘Chemistry’ (released last year with support from the likes of Maceo Plex, John Digweed, James Zabiela and more). He has carried that rich vein of form into 2022 with standout tracks like ‘Blow Ya Mind’ and Prime8 collab ‘Nebula’. We’re delighted to welcome him back to the fold with an exclusive new mix for When We Dip. Check it out in full below!
Air Jackson’s first-ever release, ‘Orion,’ was championed by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. Since then, the Dublin based artist hasn’t looked back. He has continued to serve up masterfully melodic sounds that explore the cross-section between house, breakbeat, techno and a multitude of electronic genres. He has played festivals and clubs across Ireland, UK, Ibiza, France and the Netherlands. He has also established his own Ten One Records as a contemporary leader when it comes to music rich in melody. All of this has happened in just a few years.
As a DJ and live performer, the former Amsterdam resident knows how to traverse genres, finding exciting, unpredictable links as he goes. From DnB to house, techno to breakbeat, he roams free, but often ties his selections together with an all-important melody. “I’m genre-fluid,” he says, “if I like it I’ll make it.” The emotions Jackson’s melodies bring, whether hopeful and optimistic or tense and dark, are very much what define his signature sound. To date, the influential likes of Maceo Plex, Luciano, Nicole Moudaber, John Digweed, Sasha, James Zabiela, Groove Armada, Anthony Pappa, DJ Heather, Colin Dale, Marco Faraone, Darren Emerson & Glenn Morrison have all been playing and supporting the EPs and album that he has released on Ten One Records, with more to come.
In summer 2021 Air Jackson served up ‘Chemistry,’ his thrilling debut album that showcased the breadth and depth of his sound in all its glory. Several months later the album was still flying high across many electronic charts with multiple number 1’s achieved. Alongside this, he will continue to search out and sign the best new music from both established and emerging artists, and continue to serve up the sort of scintillating melodic grooves that take you far away from your everyday reality. In 2022 Air Jackson performed at some of Ireland’s biggest festivals such as Life Festival & Beyond The Pale as well as a confirmed slot this year at Ireland’s largest music festival, The Electric Picnic.
This summer we have seen two new energetic releases from him entitled ‘Nebula / Dreams’ and ‘Blow Ya Mind / Get Down’. Both releases have received massive support from some of the biggest electronic artists around the globe. A new EP is on the way which is set to be released at the end of August so keep your eyes peeled for it’s release on 29th August. The future is looking brighter by the day as Air Jackson solidifies himself as one of the most hard-working & exciting prospects coming out of Ireland right now.
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