The sound of X CLUB., the dance production duo of Ben Clarke and Jesse Morath, is not easily defined. Inspired by early 90s techno all the way through to future-facing drum’n’bass, X CLUB. has carved out a space entirely their own thanks to their authentic and eclectic take on dance music with serious consideration for underlying groove. Founded from the rustic walls of Brisbane/Meanjin Australia’s warehouse scene and exported to London as their home-base, X CLUB. counts the likes of Steel City Dance Discs, CROWDS, 99CTS Records and Stay On Sight as homes for their music, alongside their own label, HIDE THE JUNK. X CLUB.’s sets are at once precise and considered as they are unrelenting and propulsive. The pair opt to guide their audience on a dynamic, energetic and unpredictable ride, gaining buzz as “one of the hottest new dance acts“, as labelled by BBC-R1’s Sarah Story, which is the result of friendship, authenticity, and of course, hard n’ fast tracks. 2023 also saw the launch of their own label imprint, HIDE THE JUNK, set up as an extension of the already established X CLUB. sound with a focus on positive energy and percussive grooves that inject fun into techno. The first 12” EP release titled ‘HTJ001’ was led by ‘Block Rockin’, five thrilling minutes of bouncing techno drums and entrancing synth stabs. To close out the year X CLUB. also dropped two highly requested edits, ‘Groove Is In The Heart’ and ‘Blow Ya Mind’, as part of their Junk Tracks series.