Matt Tolfrey

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Matt Tolfrey
Birth nameMatthew Tolfrey
Also known asOut-ed
BornUnited Kingdom
Genres Electronic Music
Occupation(s)Producer, dj, label owner
Years active2001–present
LabelsLeftroom Records, Leftroom Limited, [1] Leftout, Is This
Website Matt Tolfrey Artist Profile

Matthew "Matt" Tolfrey is an English DJ, producer, and label owner. He currently owns and operates four labels: Leftroom, Leftroom Limited, Leftout, and Is This, and he is a prominent international DJ/producer; most recently securing a spot on Resident Advisor's Top 100 DJ Poll for 2011 and 2012. [2] [3]

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Career

Matt Tolfrey was born in England but raised on the small island country of Bahrain.

At age 16, Tolfrey returned to the UK earning a slot playing in a Worcester bar honing his mixing skills in the company of a live audience. Later Tolfrey started at Nottingham Trent University, where in his first year he was given a show on the Nottingham radio station, Fly FM. Since the shows inception three years ago, 'Junk Funk' has gone on to win the station's best newcomer award and has seen Tolfrey promoted to head of night-time DJs.

Mirroring his success on the airwaves, Tolfrey also began gaining popularity around the clubscene. 2002 saw Tolfrey gain increased support from local independent record shop Funky Monkey, and also from underground club The Bomb who have been instrumental in organising exclusive guest slots from top name DJs such as Craig Richards, Jay Tripwire and Dave Congreve. Tolfrey soon acquired residencies at notable clubs The Bomb, Stealth, and also became the youngest DJ to ever play at Fabric on a Saturday. [4]

Wanting to be involved more in the other aspects of dance music, Tolfrey dived into production work. Beginning his work through the moniker Out-ed, Tolfrey gained success through his initial releases and was later invited by reputable label, Crosstown Rebels for production releases. Through his enthusiasm for electronic music and interest in experimentation, Tolfrey started his own label, Leftroom in 2005. Tolfrey sought after an avenue to release his peer's music and open up opportunities for friends that he believed in. The first release was entitled The Extended Family EP encapsulating the spirit of Leftroom, a place where a core set of artists could grow and experiment with their sound. After remarkable success with the first few releases and securing a home-grown and exceptional roster Tolfrey was asked to commence a label night at T Bar, London's hub of creativity in the house and techno scene. Expanding on the idea of Leftroom, Tolfrey put forth two sub-labels to the Leftroom family: Leftroom Limited has the purpose of releasing peak-time records while Leftout is a home for lesser known artists who deserve some attention. In 2012 Matt Tolfrey put out his first full-length album Word of Mouth on Leftroom Records. 'Word of Mouth' has since gained popular reviews from many highly respected electronic music enthusiasts. [5] [6] [7] [8]

Discography

Albums

Compilations

Original Music

Remixes

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Leftroom Limited". Beatport. Beatport, LLC. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  2. ↑ "RA Poll: Top DJs of 2011". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "RA Poll: Top DJs of 2012". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Arnold, Ben (27 November 2012). "Matt Tolfrey – In it for the Long Run". DJ Mag.
  5. ↑ "Matt Tolfrey – Word of Mouth – AUTOBRENNT". AUTOBRENNT.
  6. ↑ Hornsby, Guy (17 October 2012). "RA Reviews: Matt Tolfrey – Word of Mouth (Album)". Resident Advisor magazine.
  7. ↑ Sebastian, Joshua. "Matt Tolfrey – Word of Mouth". Flux Words.
  8. ↑ London, Ellie H. (30 August 2012). "Matt Tolfrey – Word of Mouth Review". Pulse Radio.
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