CYNT @ Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
Fri 9 Dec
Topping the current league of pin-up laydee DJs is Maya Jane Coles, although at first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking she was the vocalist for a New York hardcore outfit or one of the Tiger Bay Brawlers. An owl-themed chest-piece tattoo, piercings and rock clobber is a far cry from the heydays of Lisas Loud and Lashes, but then thankfully so is her musical output.
The hoo-ha surrounding this 23-year-old Brit/Jap producer and DJ is as fervent as it gets, although that’s not to say it’s without reason. Last month’s Don’t Put Me In Your Box EP not only contained her signature deep and driving tech-house, she also designed the cover for the four-track release. Prior to that, she enjoyed success with her Focus Now EP on Ralph Lawson’s 20:20Vision in June, the Humming Bird EP on Hypercolour, and Beat Faster EP on Mobilee. All of which raised the antennae of the likes of John Digweed, Roger Sanchez and just about every discerning house head with their ear to the ground.
Then there are the remixes for clients including Tricky, The Orb and Joy Orbison – many of which are under her alter ego, Nocturnal Sunshine. Finally, as covergirl for Mixmag and Space Magazine she’s been hailed the drooling fanboy’s favourite, so best catch her in a venue this intimate before she transcends to bigger things. Tickets: £11. Info: 029 2023 2199 (RH)