9west

9west is a Greek duo consisting of Tikis and Exarxos, both based in Thessaloniki. The project features producers Vasilis Tsipidis, Kostas Tikis, and George Exarhos, who have been active in DJing and producing since 1998. The group made their first documented release in November 2010 and remained active through December 2014, with five releases tracked during this period.

The duo produces deep house and peak time driving techno, incorporating soul and jazz influences into their electronic productions. Their releases have appeared on established labels including Dessous Recordings, Liebe*Detail, Nite Grooves, King Street Sounds, and Musik Gewinnt Freunde. 9west sets span from house and techno to dub and electronica, offering DJs versatile tracks that work across different segments of a set. Their sound balances the driving energy expected in peak time techno with the deeper, more nuanced elements characteristic of quality house music.