Dirtyphonics

Dirtyphonics are a French electronic music group from Paris, active since 2004. Their sound centres on drum and bass and dubstep, and also draws on electro, drumstep and trap.

History

The project forms in Paris in 2004 and begins live performance in 2006. For its first two years, the line-up includes Barranger, Thomas Desbouvrie and Julien “Pho” Lignon. Julien Corrales, also known as PitchIn, joins in 2008, and MC Youthstar is part of the group in the same period before leaving in 2010 to pursue a solo career. The current line-up includes Thomas Desbouvrie, Julien Lignon, Charles-Eric Barranger, Julien Corrales and Youthstar.

Recordings and labels

In 2008, Dirtyphonics sign to Shimon’s AudioPorn Records. The group later releases remixes on a range of labels including Virgin Records, Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Sony Records, Mau5trap, Cooking Vinyl, Ram, MTA and Ultra Records, before joining Dim Mak Records in 2012. They are also associated with Disciple.

Release and collaborations

Dirtyphonics’ original tracks include Vandal, Quarks and Lottery. Their debut full-length album, Irreverence, appears in 2013 and combines heavy bass music with drum and bass, dubstep and electro. The album’s singles include “Dirty,” “Walk In The Fire,” “No Stopping Us” and “Hanging On Me.” The group also works with and remixes artists including Linkin Park, Skrillex, Kaskade, Benny Benassi, Foreign Beggars, NERO, Modestep, Steve Aoki and Marilyn Manson.

Later development

In early 2014, Desbouvrie leaves the project to focus on painting under the alias Matheo de Bruvisso. Lignon later leaves in 2022, and the project continues as a duo. In 2020, Dirtyphonics also take on a role in supporting French bass music and helping French producers gain wider attention.