Dave Clarke

David Maurice Clarke (born September 19, 1968, in Brighton, England) is nicknamed “The Baron of Techno.” He has been active since the early 1990s, producing under aliases like “Hardcore,” founding labels like Magnetic North, and releasing work on R&S Records. His music has roots in techno, electro, and dark electronic textures. His DJ sets are legendary for their intensity, rawness, and uncompromising attitude. He has also returned with ambitious albums, such as The Desecration of Desire, after long studio breaks.