Nathan Coles

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Nathan Coles was a British tech house DJ. Described as an "originator of tech house" and a "towering figure of the tech house scene," he played a pivotal role in shaping the UK's tech house scene during the late 1990s and 2000s.

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Career

Coles began his career by organizing numerous parties and underground raves across London during the early 1990s. [1] He first gained recognition for organizing the renowned Release parties. [2] In 1994, he co-founded the influential UK tech-house event Wiggle alongside Terry Francis, featuring renowned DJs such as Richie Hawtin, Layo & Bushwacka!, and Mr. G. Wiggle quickly gained prominence, and Coles, Francis, and fellow resident Eddie Richards held a residency at Fabric for over a decade. [3] He was a central figure in the UK's tech house scene from the late 1990s through the 2000s. [1] After a hiatus, Wiggle re-launched both its label and party series in 2019 to commemorate its 25th anniversary. [2]

Coles released music under various aliases, most notably as Get Fucked, as well as Two Right Wrongans, Housey Doingz, and The Delinquents. [4] He collaborated with artists like Francis, Mr. C, Silverlining, and Nils Hess. His productions appeared on labels such as Groove Pleasure, 10 Kilo, Hotkitchen! Records, and his own imprint, Is This. [2] [3] Mixmag credits Coles with "producing a number of the nascent scene's most lasting and iconic tracks". [4]

In addition to his live DJ performances, Coles also enjoyed a prolific career in music production, amassing over 200 releases on his own labels, Wiggle Records and Is This Music. [1]

Death

On 15 February 2023, Coles' sons, Fabian and Josh, confirmed on his Facebook profile that he had died by suicide on February 12, 2023, following severe mental health issues. [3]

Tributes were widely shared on social media mourning Coles' passing. Carl Loben, DJ Mag 's editor-in-chief, remembered him as a tech-house pioneer, from co-founding Wiggle parties with Terry Francis to his impactful Get Fucked alias. Simone Butler of Primal Scream hailed him as a scene figurehead, recalling her time at Wiggle and admiration for his releases. [5]

Discography

Albums and EPs

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Groove, Aria (2023-02-15). "Nathan Coles, Fabric resident and member of Wiggle, has passed away". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  2. 1 2 3 "Nathan Coles, UK tech-house legend, dies, aged 52". DJ Mag. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  3. 1 2 3 Jones, Damian (2023-02-15). "Legendary tech house DJ and Fabric resident Nathan Coles has died". NME. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  4. 1 2 "UK tech-house originator Nathan Coles has died aged 52". Mixmag. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  5. ↑ Goggins, Joe (2023-02-15). "Influential tech house DJ Nathan Coles dies at 52". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ↑ "RIP Nathan Coles: 21 of his best tracks picked by Silverlining". Mixmag. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  7. ↑ "Nathan Coles Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
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