the butcher bird

Raised amidst the gritty energy of Birmingham’s underground club scene, The Butcher Bird has forged a unique sonic identity defined by razor-sharp basslines and twisting, percussive beats. Starting as a bedroom producer experimenting with jungle and breakbeat, he rose to prominence with a string of high-impact releases on labels like Steel City Audio and Nightjar Records. Fusing grime, UK garage, and leftfield techno, his DJ sets are notorious for their kinetic unpredictability and seamless genre-blending.

The Butcher Bird’s ear for off-kilter samples and affinity for cinematic atmospheres has earned him a devoted following, with radio residencies on stations such as Rinse FM and Noods Radio expanding his reach. Renowned for championing both hyper-local talent and global underground sounds, he’s played pivotal sets at events from warehouse raves in Manchester to open-air festivals across Europe. This fearless approach extends to his productions: a run of highly-praised EPs and remixes have been supported by tastemakers like Sherelle, Ben UFO, and Anz.

Always pushing boundaries, The Butcher Bird remains committed to innovation and community, positioning himself firmly at the vanguard of contemporary club culture.