The term “artist to watch” gets thrown around a lot these days, especially with the volume of new artists entering the scene with unprecedented access to tracks, information, and technology. Often, however, it’s a certain attitude that elevates the true heads above the groundswell of an ocean of new artists, and Connor Wall is unquestionably of this ilk. For his age, Wall has already become a key figure in Naarm’s (Melbourne) techno scene. In the booth, he’s supported vital acts like Freddy K, Norman Nodge, Amotik, Fiedel, Nene H, ANNĒ & Keith Carnal, as well as displaying his concrete approach to mixing during opening, headline, and closing sets for just about any club in the city you can name. Production wise, Wall’s creative constancy has allowed him to shape his sound into the weighty, thunderous, and effective tracks you can hear on labels like Amsterdam’s Float Records, Glasgow’s Oscillator One and Naarm-based labels Bomphcast Audio and Connection Verified. There is a potent, heart-palpitating sonic representation that accompanies anything Wall does, and part of the reason why he is such an exciting prospect leading into the future. His devotion to a particular sound and approach has driven his ability to grow rapidly since entering the scene just a few years ago, and it is this obsession that will continue to allow him to blossom. He’s an artist to watch by all accounts, and whether it’s DJing or producing, he is emerging as an essential feature of Australia.