DAVE RICHARDS

Dave Richards is a man of multiple worlds. He was born just outside of Chicago but grew up in the South. He became a lover of electronica during the early 80's thanks to a few well-known movie soundtracks (Chariots of Fire and Tron to name a few), but he didn't fully embrace it until the early 90's while under the influence of artists like Moby, Oakenfold, Timo Maas, Steve Lawler, Medway and more. Today, his influences have expanded to include Saeed Younan, Chus & Ceballos, Robert Hood and Green Velvet. His all-time favorite record label is and always shall be Hooj Choons. Of course, his own MK837 label is a close second – which has over 300 releases as of early 2022.

As a producer his loyalties are torn between Chicago house sound and a much darker force infused by Atlanta, GA's urban flavors. Usually, it's that darker force that wins out in his productions. Unrelenting percussion, techie baselines and progressive top ends comprise the signature sounds of a Dave Richards' production.