Portrait of Andy Votel

Andy Votel

Andy Votel is a British artist, producer, DJ, and graphic designer hailing from Manchester, United Kingdom. Renowned for his boundary-pushing approach to sound and visuals, Votel is a pivotal figure in the UK’s underground music scene. He co-founded the influential label Twisted Nerve in the late 1990s, launching the careers of artists such as Badly Drawn Boy, and later helped establish Finders Keepers Records, a label celebrated for unearthing rare and obscure psychedelic, folk, and experimental music from across the globe.

Votel’s own musical output spans genres, from psychedelic rock and hip hop to avant-garde electronics, often combining unconventional sampling with cinematic soundscapes. As a visual artist, his bold, collage-based designs have graced countless record sleeves, capturing his eclectic and surreal aesthetic. Throughout his career, Andy Votel has cultivated a reputation as a restless innovator and curator, dedicated to expanding listeners’ horizons and preserving the weird and wonderful corners of global musical heritage.

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Socials:

Amazon - Apple - Bandsintown - Beatport - Deezer - Discogs - Facebook - Instagram - Napster - Shazam - Songkick - Spotify - Tidal - X - SESH

Genres:

Drum & Bass - Electronica - Hip-Hop - House - Jazz - New Wave

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