Muddy Monk & Joy Orbison

“Always have fun experimenting. Always feel euphoria when I’m creating a new synthesizer sound,” confesses Muddy Monk in Fnk Intrl, a new song from his third album. It’s no surprise for a singer-songwriter discovered during his enduring debut album, Longue ride (2018), where the native of Fribourg already defied all stylistic codes—from contemplative synthwave to synthetic pop. Because from one album to another, Muddy Monk takes great pleasure in taking his audience on a journey.

Joy Orbison — the moniker of London-based producer Peter O’Grady — is currently in the most vital phase of his career. Long celebrated as a defining voice in the UK underground, he finds himself at a rare juncture where underground credibility and broad cultural resonance not only coexist but actively fuel one another.

In recent years, O’Grady’s work has taken on a new clarity of intent. His 2021 debut mixtape, still slipping vol. 1, marked a quiet turning point: a deeply personal collection that wove together cutting-edge production, intimate spoken-word interludes from family, and contributions from artists like James Massiah, Léa Sen, Herron, and Tyson. The critical response reflected this nuance: still slipping won “Best Album” at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards and was praised by Resident Advisor and The Guardian for its emotional clarity and resistance to conventional formats.

Whether in the studio, behind the decks, or curating his Just For You nights at Fabric, Joy O remains a quiet innovator — shaping the future of electronic music by forging his own singular path.