Stanton Warriors

Stanton Warriors

Stanton Warriors are a breakbeat and breaks group from Bristol, United Kingdom, made up of Dominic Butler and Mark Yardley. They work within electronic dance music and are closely associated with the nu skool breaks scene.

Style and sound

The duo build their music from a mix of underground house, hip hop, electro and funk, combining older influences with a modern club-focused approach. Their sound is identified as the “Stanton sound,” a style that is described as distinct enough to have helped define part of the breakbeat scene.

Career

Stanton Warriors become the first breakbeat act to sign to a major label, Warner. After that, they do not release material there, choosing instead to focus on DJing while a new label is sought, which leads to V2. The group is also associated with Punks.

Reception and live reputation

Their tracks draw strong reactions in clubs and at events such as Notting Hill Carnival, where audience response is described as immediate and physical. Their music is presented as effective across dance floors internationally, with a sound aimed squarely at movement and crowd response.