Dwarde
Dwarde is one of the most characterful voices in the UK’s modern jungle and breakbeat landscape, a producer and DJ whose music balances technical precision with a rave-ready spirit. Hailing from Darlington in the North East of England, he has steadily built a devoted following through a run of vinyl releases, high-energy DJ sets and collaborations that tap directly into the raw excitement of early ’90s rave culture.
Equally influenced by jungle’s chopped-up break science and Hardcore’s wide-eyed euphoria, Dwarde’s sound is playful, loose and deliberately unpolished. His tracks are packed with rolling breaks, warm pads, rave stabs and left-field samples, capturing the chaotic charm of old-school jungle while giving it a modern sense of weight and clarity. There’s a sense of fun running through his productions, but beneath it sits a sharp understanding of rhythm, swing and sound system pressure.
Dwarde has released music on a wide range of respected labels including Repertoire, Sneaker Social Club, Lobster Theremin, Ilian Tape, Deep Jungle and Globex, while also running his own imprint, Dwarde’s Dubs. Each outlet reflects a slightly different angle of his sound, from dusty bootlegs and rough-cut edits to tightly programmed rollers designed to do serious damage on the dancefloor.
A regular collaborator with artists such as Tim Reaper, Coco Bryce and Thugwidow, Dwarde is a key part of the current jungle resurgence, not as a revivalist chasing nostalgia, but as a producer who understands why the original era felt so alive. His music prioritises movement, energy and atmosphere over polish, leaning into the buzz and unpredictability that made early jungle and hardcore so thrilling.
As a DJ, Dwarde brings that same philosophy to the booth. His sets move effortlessly between smooth and deadly, blending classic influences with contemporary cuts and unreleased material. With regular appearances at nights such as Rupture and Hooversound, he’s become a trusted selector within the scene, equally at home in intimate clubs and larger rave spaces.
Rooted in the past but never stuck there, Dwarde continues to push jungle and breakbeat forward through consistency, creativity and pure love for the culture.
Essential Tracks & Releases:
🎧 Dwarde – Globex releases
🎧 Dwarde – Dwarde’s Dubs selections
🎧 Dwarde & Tim Reaper – collaborative cuts
🎧 Dwarde – releases on Repertoire & Ilian Tape
Loose but lethal. Rave-minded and rhythm-driven. Dwarde remains one of the UK’s most reliable and exciting breakbeat craftsmen.
