Ohrwurm is back this September. Kicking off their next chapter, coming in heavy with none other than Dax J, the UK-born techno heavyweight known for his uncompromising sound and high-intensity sets.
There are few artists carving out a legacy for themselves like Dax J is right now. The British DJ and producer from London has gone from pirate radio to magazine covers; from the backroom parties to headlining raves at every major techno institution the world over, all whilst staying true to the underground with an individual style all of his own.
Recent accolades for his unswerving devotion have included placements in the top 100 DJs polls published by Resident Advisor, DJ Mag and Groove Magazine. Over the years, he’s also received nominations as Best Techno DJ, Best Breakthrough DJ and Best British DJ from Mixmag, DJ Mag and the DJ Awards.
Also known as a prolific producer and successful record label boss, his trademark sound remains in constant rotation among the most respected DJs in dance music. It’s a style that has evolved over many years, but which was first fully recognised on his highly acclaimed 2015 album, Shades of Black.
2018 saw Dax release his multi-faceted second solo album Offending Public Morality. The record won support across the board, including that of BBC Radio 1 who picked it as their “Biggest Record of the Week”. By the end of 2018, Offending Public Morality also featured in the “Top 50 Albums of the Year” lists for DJ Mag, Tsugi and Apocalypse Mag.
In 2021 Dax released his third studio album Utopian Surrealism, it was picked by Groove Magazine as their “top 5 albums of the year” with the track Simulated Reality being featured at the Beijing Contemporary Art Expo 2021. The following year 2022 saw Dax release his fourth album, a response to the war in Ukraine. Residents Advisor described the album as a “highlight showing of Dax’s range” as an artist. 2024 Dax released a new album entitled War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength to critical acclaim.
Catch Dax J live at Kyo KL, with support from Odd, Alam, and Jinlii! They are absolutely thrilled to feature Dax J for the first time in Kuala Lumpur; he is definitely one of the genre’s most relentless forces.
Kyo KL: Mandarin Oriental KL, Basement Level 3, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thursday 11 September 2025. 10pm - Late. Purchase Tickets: https://www.ticketmelon.com/kyokl/daxj/ at Early Bird: RM48 / Pre Sale: RM68 / Door: RM88
