Introducing: MARK BROOM

With a plethora of production credits across a myriad of critically respected labels like Warp, Mo Wax, Soma and R&S, Mark Broom, has been toiling away with music since the start of the 90s. Inspired by the sounds of Chicago and the acid house movement he’s dedicated a large portion of his life to music ever since he first fell in love with those sounds in the summer of ’89 after an excursion to Tenerife. Seminal releases, such as his ‘Angie Is A Shoplifter’ EP on his own Pure Plastic Recordings followed his obsession with music and Broom now stands with material forthcoming on BPitch Control, 2020 Vision and Saved.

Currently helming his operation from his base in rural Norfolk we caught up with him to chat some breeze ahead of his appearance this Saturday…

How’s it going?
Very good thanks! Just back from a great weekend DJing, I was at Rex Club in Paris and Robert Johnson in Frankfurt so I’m happy !!!!

You’ve been in the game for a fair amount of time. How have you seen the music industry change over the past 20 years or so? Do you think the House/techno scene is mellowing out and losing its raw edge, or do you think it’s more interesting/forward-thinking than ever?
I think the vibe is sweet right now, So much great music is being made from all areas which is always nice to see, House and techno are blending together well at the moment I think mainly because of the techno BPMs are slowing down so the tracks are crossing into the housier side of things.

Do you still get a chance to go hunting through old record stores for rarities? Bought any cool vinyl recently?
I'm always looking at boot sales and charity shops for vinyl, I still love and play vinyl :) We have a weekly car boot where I live so when I’m around I always make sure I get over there.

What artists would you like to see more of in 2010? Are there any producers around at the minute that are particularly gaining your attention?
There are many great artists out there Edit Select, Dustin Zahn… Ben Sims is making some great disco inspired techno cuts, Lighter Thief and Gary Beck to name but a few.

What music do you chill with on a lazy Sunday morning? And what’s in your CD player/iPod playlist right now?
I've only got the smallest iPod so I’m always changing my playlist… right now it’s got Raekwon – ‘Only Built For Cuban Linx’ Parts 1 and 2, GZA – ‘Liquid Swords,’ ‘The best of Herbie Hancock’ and Fleetwood Mac – ‘Greatest Hits.’

You’re living in Norfolk right? Tell us a bit about your life outside of Djing? For instance how would you unwind after a long weekend of late nights and loud music?
During the week I’m making beats but in a very peaceful place so it's great for unwinding while still being productive. Once a day I take the dog for a stroll around the village then back to the cutting room!

Which country that you’ve travelled to recently has the best party vibes going on? And are there any countries that just don’t get it?
I have to say everywhere I’ve been recently have all been great.

I don’t doubt you’ve got some heavy sounds in the pipeline for us...want to tell us a bit about what we can expect from you in coming months? Anything new you hope to achieve this year?
I have many things coming up: my remix of Dubfire's ‘Roadkill’ is out as we speak, a collab I did with Dustin Zahn titled ‘Trans Atlantic Express’ is also out now on Enemy Records plus I have a collab with James Ruskin titled ‘No Time Soon’ coming in March on Blueprint. There’s a track on Edit Select's label, plus a new 12" on Saved Records titled ‘Supersnout’ with (hopefully!) a Tim Green mix and theres an album coming on Saved sometime in April/May.

And lastly, what can we expect from your set at fabric?
A mixed bag really… I always enjoy playing at Fabric and the crowd are up for all styles so I’m looking forward to it!

Catch Mark Broom this Saturday in Room Two alongside Samuel L. Session and Billy Nasty.