Hostage is the alias of Alan Parley, a UK electronic artist from Edinburgh, Scotland. He works in electro, rave, fidget house and house, and is associated with a “spack-house-electro” style. His live sets are known for their reckless, chaotic energy.

Parley also uses the name Alanhostage online, and the name Hostage appears on his releases and profiles across electronic music platforms. The project is an individual act rather than a group.