Kode9

About

Kode9, born Steve Goodman, is a sonic architect whose work defies easy categorization, blending dubstep, electronic experimentation, and avant-garde sound design into a singular auditory experience. Emerging from the underground rave scenes of London in the early 2000s, Kode9 became a pivotal figure in the evolution of dubstep, co-founding the influential Hyperdub label in 2004. His music is a labyrinth of bass-heavy rhythms, eerie atmospheres, and futuristic textures, drawing inspiration from Jamaican sound system culture, science fiction, and post-human theory. Goodman’s breakthrough came with the release of *Memories of the Future* (2006), a collaboration with the late vocalist The Spaceape, which remains a landmark in electronic music. His work extends beyond the studio; he is also an academic, authoring *Sonic Warfare: Sound, Affect, and the Ecology of Fear*, which explores the political and psychological dimensions of sound. Kode9’s cultural impact is profound, shaping the sound of 21st-century electronic music while maintaining an uncompromising artistic vision. Collaborations with artists like Burial and DJ Rashad further cemented his status as a boundary-pushing innovator. Recently, he has explored spatial audio and immersive soundscapes, pushing the limits of how music is experienced. His latest projects continue to challenge conventions, proving that Kode9 remains at the forefront of sonic exploration.