Kelpe
Kelpe’s influences range from the bleeps & bass of classic Warp artists to the funk of Sly Stone, and the minimalism of Steve Reich + Harmonia to the percussive space-scapes of Tortoise + Do Make Say Think. The diversity of the music that inspires Kelpe finds reflection in his own sonic adventures, informing his ever evolving sound, combining as map and compass to guide his lunar-bound b-boy throw downs.
Releases on DC, Black Acre, Fremdtunes, Svetlana Industries and Drut Records have cemented his reputation and have allowed him to build a name for himself across and beyond Europe. His live sets, both solo and as a duo with long time collaborator Chris Walmsley (Psapp, Broadcast, etc), incorporate MPC style beat manipulations, tiny analogue synths and a lot of bass. With or without the addition of live acoustic drums from Chris Walmsley (AKA All Traps Set), the explosive live act has travelled far and wide, from California to Lithuania, playing alongside diverse acts such as Aphex Twin, Ghostpoet, Gaslamp Killer, and Daedelus.