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Ben Sterling
Also known asBenjamin Anderson
OriginLondon, England
GenresElectronic, tech house, acid house, disco house
Occupation(s)DJ, producer
Years active2016–present
LabelsPlanet X, X-Files

Ben Sterling is a British DJ and electronic music producer from London.[1] He has been described as "a leader of the UK’s new school" by Mixmag.[2]

Career

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In 2019, Sterling made his debut on the label Hot Creations with the release of his EP, The Energy, marking a significant milestone in his career. The EP features features three tracks blending acid and tech house elements. Sterling's connection with the label stemmed from his previous release, Anonymous EP, on Josh Butler's label, which attracted attention from Jamie Jones.[3] Sterling, who gained early recognition through his residency at London's Ministry of Sound, has been influenced by disco, modern electro, as well as Chicago house and Detroit techno.[4]

In September 2022, Sterling made his debut on the label Solid Grooves with the EP Uno Dos Tres.[5] He has also worked on labels such as Hot Creations, Diynamic, Crosstown Rebels, OBLONG, and Hottrax.[6] Sterling also owns his own brands, Planet X and X-Files, where he promotes young talents.[7]

In July 2023, Sterling released the single "Eeez".[8] Later in September, he made his debut on Damian Lazarus' Crosstown Rebels with "Don’t Truss," a collaboration with Caitlyn Scarlett. The track was praised for its rolling production and Scarlett's captivating vocals.[9]

In January 2024, Sterling released his EP Step Forward, which was described as "an ode to the late great Nathan Coles".[2] In July, he released the single, "Tribal Badman," on his label Planet X. Mixed and mastered by Harry Romero, the track features a combination of skippy drums, a bassline, and vocal elements. This release marked Sterling's return to Planet X since his 2023 single, "Lost Illusions," following work with labels such as PIAS Electronique, Oblong, and Higher Ground. The year saw Sterling debut at Coachella and present a notable showcase of his Planet X project during Miami Music Week.[10] Later that year, he was nominated for RIOT Noise Breakthrough Artist of 2024 by DJ Awards.[11]

Sterling has also performed at Baum Festival,[12] EDC Las Vegas,[13] Sunwaves Festival,[14] and The Warehouse Project.[6] He has become a mainstay at events like Music On and Solid Grooves and has performed at clubs like Ibiza's DC10[15] and Amnesia.[16]

Sterling has cited artists like Nathan Coles, Terry Francis, Bushwacka!,[2] Solomun, Frankie Knuckles, and The Martinez Brothers as major influences. He has defined his sound as "electronic acid house."[3]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Dance Machine" (2019)
  • "Es Nasty" (2021)
  • "Rok the House" (2022)
  • "Mind Dimension (Ben Sterling Remix)" (2022)
  • "All Over My Body" (2023)
  • "Lost Illusions" (2023)
  • "Eeez" (2023)
  • "(Hey You) What's That Sound" (ft. Les Rythmes Digitales) (2024)
  • "Speed Up (Ben Sterling Remix)" (2024)
  • "Tribal Badman" (2024)

EPs

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  • The Energy (2019)
  • Durh Brain (2022)
  • Uno Dos Tres (2022)
  • Don't Truss (2023)
  • Hey Mister (2023)
  • BBB (2023)
  • Step Foward (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Wilkinson, Juan Ignacio R. (2023-09-25). "Ben Sterling debuts on Crosstown Rebels with 'Don't Truss'". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ^ a b c "New school meets the golden era as Ben Sterling makes his Oblong Records debut". Mixmag Netherlands. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  3. ^ a b Groove, Aria (2019-03-07). "Ben Sterling: "It is an honor to work with Hot Creations"". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ Lin, Vivian (2019-02-18). "Ben Sterling brings the 'Energy' in with Hot Creations debut". EARMILK. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  5. ^ "Ben Sterling y Bodeler hacen su debut en Solid Grooves con el EP 'Uno Dos Tres'". DJ Mag (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  6. ^ a b Bray, Axel (2024-04-09). "10 tracks to gear up for '7 Days of Framework' at Los Angeles' Sound". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  7. ^ "Ben Sterling se presentará en Caracas con Sancta Nox". Electronic Groove en Español (in Spanish). 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  8. ^ findyoursounds (2023-07-12). "UK native Ben Sterling constructs a relentless lysergic-led single 'Eeez'". FindYourSounds. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  9. ^ "Ben Sterling joins Damian Lazarus' renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint, partnering with Caitlyn Scarlett for 'Don't Truss'". Mixmag Netherlands. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. ^ Wilkinson, Juan Ignacio R. (2024-07-27). "Ben Sterling returns to Planet X with 'Tribal Badman'". Electronic Groove. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  11. ^ Bain, Katie (2024-09-03). "After Four Year Hiatus, the DJ Awards Return With Nominees in House, Trance & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  12. ^ "¡Fase 1 del Baum Festival: Paul Kalkbrenner, Ben Böhmer, Paco Osuna y más!". ContraRéplica (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  13. ^ Heffler, Jason (2024-03-01). "Your EDC Las Vegas 2024 Lineup Is Here". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  14. ^ Dancers, Techno (2024-05-01). "SUNWAVES GEARING UP FOR ITS 32ND EDITION". TECHNO DANCERS. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  15. ^ "Solid Grooves announces full Ibiza 2024 line-up with Michael Bibi, PAWSA, Carlita, Kerri Chandler, more". DJ Mag. 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  16. ^ Cartel, Groove (2023-09-21). "Amnesia Ibiza full line up for closing party". The Groove Cartel. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
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