Culprit 1 creates beat-fuelled symphonies that take influence from legends such as DJ Shadow, The Prodigy, Orbital, and The Chemical Brothers to create a new blueprint for 21st century electronica. Culp’s unusual arrangements and three-minute sampladelic symphonies have won praise across the entire musical spectrum. Expect to hear dramatic drums, colossal synths and arresting vocals.

Radio support has come from Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, Colin Murray, Eddy Temple-Morris, Annie Mac, Huw Stevens and the USA’s leading dance music show Soundfront Underground. In fact, Huw was so enamoured by Culprit 1’s early demos that he released the debut single What I Use on his burgeoning Boobytrap label back in July 2003. Although seemingly odd that an electronic act was picked up by a label more likely to be promoting guitar bands, it’s testament to the indie world’s ongoing interest in Culp. This interest led him to remix The Automatic's Top 5 smash hit Monster, a classic re-reading that annihilated dancefloors around the world.

Culprit 1 has also earned the ringing endorsement of the dance community. His single Tricks was remixed by none other than Paul Hartnoll of Orbital, one of Culp’s childhood heroes. Paul was quickly followed on remix duties by a leading light of the new breed – in-demand breakbeat producer Rogue Element. Incidentally, Culp has already returned the favour for Mr. Hartnoll – his version of Paul’s single Please (featuring Robert Smith of The Cure on vocals) has been released on the Kids label.

The Culprit’s Stateside fanbase has grown quickly following a storming performance at the legendary South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. His live shows have been consistently entertaining ever since his first effort (amusingly filmed for national TV) ended abruptly in a chaotic mess of exploding speakers and overcooked cabling. Culprit 1 recently toured the UK with American experimentalists Subtle, and has also performed alongside electronica buddies Bonobo, Caribou, High Contrast and Mylo.

"A dazzling array of influences packed in to every minute. Impossible to resist." DJ Magazine

"Leftfield, The Chemical Brothers, Orbital. 'Running in Order' is right there, begging to be regarded in those exalted terms. A key record in the new generation of dance talent." BBC Music

"Culprit 1 has an innate ability to focus on a feeling."
iDJ Magazine

"A symphonic masterwork. 'Running in Order' could prove to be a defining moment in electronica. A new panorama of possibilities is revealed for all who dare to follow its heels." Drowned in Sound

Culprit 1 Press Cuttings:

BBC Wales Music, August 06 Review
Fact Magazine, August 06 interview
DJ Magazine, Sept 06 Review
Blowback, Sept 06 Tip-Off Feature
Mixmag, September 06 EP review
One Week To Live, Nov 06 Hollow EP Review
One Week To Live, Nov 06 'One To Watch' feature
Electronic Beats, Jan 07 interview
iDJ, Jan 07 Bubbling Under feature
One Week To Live, Mar 07 'Tricks' Single Of The Week Review
DMC Update, Mar 07 'Tricks' single review
DJ Magazine, April 07 Single Review "Tricks"
DJ Magazine, April 07 "Tricks" Rogue Element Remix review
DJ Magazine, April 07 Album Review
iDJ Magazine, April 07 Single Review "Tricks"
One Week To Live, May 07 Album Review
Interview, BBC Wales Music, May 07
New Noise, May 07 Album Review
iDJ Magazine, June 07 Album Review
Blowback, June 07 Album Review
Drowned In Sound, June 07 Album Review
Metro, Nov 07 Big Chill House live preview
DJ Magazine, Dec 07 No Need To Ask single review
One Week To Live, Dec 07 No Need To Ask single review
iDJ Magazine, Dec 07 No Need To Ask - Reso remix review

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Titles available on exceptional by Culprit 1:

The Sway EP - 12"
Hollow - 12"
Tricks - 12"
Running In Order - CD
No Need To Ask - 12"
Screamer - 12"

Website:

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