Alex Smoke

Alexander David Menzies, known professionally as Alex Smoke, is a DJ and producer from Glasgow, Scotland who founded the Hum+Haw label. He operates under several aliases including Alex Menzies, Quixote, and Wraetlic. Smoke began releasing music in 2010 and has maintained an active output through 2019, with 16 releases documented across his career.

Alex Smoke produces techno ranging from peak time driving material to minimal techno and tech house, with occasional forays into broader electronic and electronica territories. His releases appear on respected imprints including R&S Records, Soma Records, Optimo Trax, and Innervisions. His sound encompasses both the harder-edged techno suitable for peak time DJ sets and more experimental electronic compositions that blur the lines between dancefloor functionality and home listening. The Glasgow producer's work spans IDM influences alongside his club-focused material, demonstrating versatility across electronic music's spectrum while maintaining his Scottish techno roots.