John Heckle

John Heckle is a DJ and producer based in Merseyside, UK, who began releasing music in 2011. He operates under the aliases Hek and Head Front Panel, with his debut release appearing on October 31, 2011. Heckle has released 10 tracks across various labels including Midnight Shift, Lunar Disko, and Chiwax, with his most recent output dating to July 2018.

Heckle's sound spans peak time driving techno, house, and minimal deep tech, delivering the high-energy formats that fill peak hour sets. His releases on Midnight Shift and Lunar Disko demonstrate his ability to craft driving techno tracks, while his work incorporates elements of electronica and deeper minimal textures. The Merseyside-based artist's catalog shows a focus on club-ready material designed for dance floor impact, with his techno productions leaning toward the driving, peak-time end of the spectrum that works across both house and techno sets.