Anoesis steps into this new Times & Tunes fresh off the release of Idios Kosmos, a five track EP that captures the London producer at his most confident and exploratory. Known for operating where club power meets cerebral sound design, he’s carved out a space for tough rhythms, immersive atmospheres and a restless, genre-blurring approach that moves between techno, house, breaks and rave futurism.
This new record feels like a deep dive into his own sonic universe — dark, euphoric, twisted and intensely physical — the kind of music built for late nights, early mornings and the headspace in between.
INTERVIEW
Thanks for taking the time to talk. How are you doing, are you good?
Yep very good thanks
Was there a track around at the time when you began making music that marks your production beginnings , that inspired you to make the music that you do?
It was probably London X-Press by X-Press 2, I couldn’t believe how good it sounded in clubs, the snare builds, organ stabs, it was amazing how club goers responded to it
Who were the producers at that time who were making you sit up and listen?
In the early days it was Nino, Dee Patten, The Chemical Brothers, Tricky Disco, Future Sound of London, Depth Charge. I was listening closely to elements from all these producers and seeing how I could build on it with my own take on club music.
When you started out back in the day, did you have a vision of what sort of music you wanted to make?
Yes – it was really simple, full on club music with house vibes, but with rhythms mixed up and trying to avoid 4 to the floor. I tried not to shift from the vision but often did.
Does that musical vision remain the same today?
It’s very similar today, the only change is the sound of full on club music. I still love the template though.
If you knew then what you know now, what advice would you give to a 25-year-old self about the music industry?
Where do I begin? Meditate more, drink less, be brave, buy these specific records, experiment more, be less precious, get on with everybody. Make Charly before the Prodigy did :D
What was the first track you put out?
That was the 4 tracker Doc Bozique EP in 1993. It sold about 119 copies through Mo’s Music machine in Walthamstow. I literally had no idea what I was doing – zero promotion.
Which of the records you produced do you think made the biggest mark?
It has to be Heavy Water, it’s amazing that even with its re-release 3 years ago its often perceived as a new track. It’s 30 years old!
There’s got to be a record that you felt was brilliant and went under the radar. Is there one you can earmark for us to check?
I’d say that was Planet K from the 3rd Anoesis release/album, Blood and Sweat in London. It’s a lovely spaced out dubby track with a bit of a journey to it
As someone that has been around a long time, you will have seen a lot of changes over the years. What aspects of what you do have remained the same, and what aspects are just so fundamentally different.
Dance music is obviously different now from how it was back in the 90s, but nowhere near as different comparing the 90s to the 1960s. So I’d say the heart of club music is still there. Back in the 90s there was a significant change in that kids could make music in their bedrooms, not having to visit costly studios. Now everything, record buying, DJing, socialising can be done remotely. I miss the fact that you had to go out hunting for things, but of course now ease of access and modern software has massively increased productivity.
What inspires you to make music do you think?
I love creativity, I love sound, I love taking a project to conclusion and seeing it being enjoyed by people. The process of making music is a bit of a ritual that fills certain gaps in your being.
Where do you find the new music that you are into today?
I go through all the usual channels but I’m also always connecting with friends and family to see what they’re into. A regular trawl through 3000 tracks on Beatport is also a useful exercise.
Was there a particular inspiration for this new EP?
I’ve been reading a lot of Philip K. Dick short stories which inspired titles and feel. Electronica and breaks are in there, but I was also happy to include a more soulful side to Anoesis with the final track Lonely
Are there ever personal events in your lives that influence the music and its direction?
It’s always trips to gigs, clubs, festivals. The birth of my first son also coincided with a great deal of recording activity. I suddenly felt I was seeing the world with the awe of a 5-year-old
You have been on Cyphon a few times now right? How did you link up with the label?
Conrad at Cyphon reached out a few years ago having bought some of my records, this coincided with having a few tracks ready to go. Cyphon are a great team and super organised, I also love the look and feel of the label
Tell us a little about the EP and when we can grab it.
Idios Kosmos – “the personal reality experienced during sleep or when in a state of delusion”. The vinyl is shipping now, digital on 20th March
Are you working on some new Anoesis stuff again now? What can we hope to see and when?
Yes, I have new tracks finished now and am currently in discussion re 2 further releases, hopefully they’ll be some additional Anoesis releases mid-year.
What upcoming artists do you think are making great music right now?
DJ Farsight, Dan Speed, Kaval, Chungo, msft are all making great stuff
What is the most recent record you purchased?
Timewind by Klaus Schultze, fantastic to unwind to at the end of the day
If the world was a massive Monopoly board, who would you send straight to jail and who would you give a get out of jail free card?
I think there are some very obvious answers to the first question, and probably top of the list is agent orange. I’d give get out of jail cards to all political opponents of tyrannical regimes who’ve been locked up for speaking their minds
Is there anything else you would like to tell about?
Nothing to add right now – great set of questions
Lovely to talk to you.
And you – see you soon.
Order Idios Kosmos now on bandcamp on vinyl or digital.
Interview by SHINE MUSIC.
