Ben UFO

About

Ben UFO, born Ben Thomson, is a shapeshifter in the world of electronic music, a DJ and producer whose career has been defined by curiosity, versatility, and an unrelenting drive to push boundaries. Emerging from the UK’s fertile bass music scene in the late 2000s, Ben UFO co-founded Hessle Audio, a label that became a cornerstone of forward-thinking dance music. His sets are legendary for their genre-defying fluidity, weaving together dubstep, techno, house, and jungle with a precision that feels both spontaneous and meticulously crafted. Inspired by the raw energy of pirate radio and the experimental ethos of artists like Aphex Twin, Ben UFO’s approach is less about sticking to a formula and more about exploring the spaces in between. His 2016 Boiler Room set in Berlin, where he seamlessly blended obscure vinyl cuts with contemporary club tracks, remains a masterclass in DJing. Beyond the decks, his influence extends to his work as a curator and tastemaker, consistently championing emerging talent and redefining what it means to be a DJ in the digital age. As electronic music continues to evolve, Ben UFO remains at its cutting edge, a quiet revolutionary whose impact is felt not just in the clubs but in the very fabric of the genre.