i_o

i_o is the alias of Garrett Falls Lockhart, a DJ and producer from Richmond, Virginia. Born on May 17, 1990, Lockhart also performed under the alias Fawks before establishing the i_o project. He began releasing music under the i_o moniker in August 2019, with his output spanning a concentrated period until November 2020 when he passed away at age 30.

His music centers on peak time driving techno, delivering high-energy tracks built for club environments. i_o released exclusively on mau5trap and its subsidiary mau5trap Venture Limited, positioning his sound within the deadmau5-affiliated label's techno-focused roster. His productions combine elements of progressive house with driving techno rhythms, maintaining the intensity and BPM range typical of peak time sets. The i_o catalog consists of five releases between 2019 and 2020, representing a focused but impactful contribution to the contemporary techno scene.