Egg London Podcast 002 - Cristoph

It's time for podcast round two so we felt the need to draft in a rising star on the underground house circuit. In our constant pursuit to unearth fresh talent, we're stoked to have Underground Artists' very own Cristoph taking control of episode two. Recently, the Geordie lad has released a slew of highly regarded EPs on Defected and Underground Audio respectively. His dance floor focussed deep grooves have been causing a stir across the globe and this mix showcases his dramatic DJ style perfectly. We caught up with the spinner for a chat ahead of his show here at Egg for Night Train on 14th December.

Where, how and on what was the mix recorded?

The mix was done in my studio, well by studio I mean spare room in my house! I used a set of Pioneer CDJ 1000's and a Pioneer DJM 800 mixer, it wasn't planned out or anything. It contains a few promo's i've been sent recently, some tracks by producers i'm really into at the moment and a new one of my own called 'You Got Me'.

What are your highlights from 2013 so far? Any stand out moments?

This year has been pretty crazy for me to be honest. I only started the 'Cristoph' alias at the end of last year so started on new productions this year and have been so lucky with that. I had my first tracks signed and released this year, I met my manager Kal...got an EP signed to his label and then was signed by his agency, had an EP signed by Defected, played at ADE......very lucky boy i'd say.

You've made a big impact with your debut release on Defected 'Guffaz' How did the opportunity come about?

Its took me massively by surprise the impact its had and the support its received, i'm very grateful for that and to Hot Since 82 who was the first DJ to give me feedback on it and play it out all the way back in march! It's a funny one how it ended up there, i'd actually sent it to Kal who wanted it for his label...he contacted Andy at Defected to get a sample in the record passed by them, Andy then asked if I had anymore unsigned music, Kal sent him over some and Andy wanted an EP choosing 'Dunka' and 'Surprised You' from the batch.

Do you have any upcoming releases elsewhere?

I have an EP out on Underground Audio on November 18th entitled 'Shelter Ep', one out on Extended Play in December and 2 EPs coming next year with Defected.

Ahead of your gig at Egg London on the 14th for Night Train is there anything that you'd like to shout about?

I'd like to say a big thank you to Kal for the support he's giving me since signing me in the summer and for allowing me to be part of his awesome agency, there's too many producers and DJs that I love to actually list but I am giving a special shout to all at the Underground Agency. Anyone who's in London on December 14th to come to The Egg to support the night, catch me and DeMarzo from Underground Artists and see the legend Kenny Larkin headline the other room. Last, but not least, for everyone to keep supporting house music as a whole.

Cristoph will be performing alongside Demarzo, Mihai Popoviciu, Okain, Marc Marzenit and Kenny Larkin on 14th December for Night Train at Egg London. Click here for more details and tickets