UNKLE

UNKLE is a British group founded in London in 1992 by James Lavelle and Tim Goldsworthy under the original name Men From U.N.K.L.E. The project began as a trip-hop and downtempo act, with Goldsworthy departing in 1996 and Lavelle continuing as the core member. The group has included various collaborators over the years, including Toshio Nakanishi, Richard File, Josh Davis, and Masayuki Kudo.

UNKLE's recent electronic music output spans techno and melodic house & techno, marking a significant evolution from their original trip-hop foundations. Their releases appear on Spinnup and [PIAS] ÉLECTRONIQUE, with their electronic catalog beginning in May 2021. The sound encompasses peak time driving techno alongside more melodic house elements, representing a harder, club-focused direction compared to their earlier downtempo and alternative rock-influenced material. Their electronic releases maintain a tempo range suitable for peak hour DJ sets while incorporating the cinematic production sensibilities that characterized their earlier work.