Unkle

Unkle, the influential British musical act, was founded by James Lavelle in 1992, quickly establishing itself as a pioneer in collaborative electronic music. After releasing their first remix for United Future Organization in the same year, Unkle launched their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Psyence Fiction,’ in 1998. This seminal work featured a diverse array of notable musicians including Thom Yorke, Mike D, and Richard Ashcroft, showcasing the project’s unique sound. Following the departure of DJ Shadow, Rich File joined Unkle, contributing to the evolution towards a more electronic sound, exemplified by the 2001 DJ mix, ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Beats?’.

Unkle’s influence also extended beyond music through collaborations with prominent streetwear brands and record labels, highlighting their impact across various cultural domains. In recent years, Unkle has continued to innovate and release new material, with the ‘God of Light (Original Game Soundtrack)’ single published in 2014 and the ‘Cowboys or Indians’ single in 2016. The announcement of ‘The Road: Part I’ in 2017 marked a new chapter, leading to collaborations such as ‘On My Knees’ with Michael Kiwanuka in 2018. Most recently, Unkle released ‘R?nin I’ in 2021, demonstrating James Lavelle’s consistent artistic vision and Unkle’s enduring presence at the forefront of experimental electronic and alternative rock music.