Matt Joy

Self-confessed perfectionist Matt Joy has been seamlessly blending the deeper side of house and tech house since the early years of Cool House,from its beginnings at Las Iguanas to the jam-packed Great Hall and Coal Exchange events of recent times.Those who’ve heard his mix CDs will concur that the effort he puts in to mixing vinyl makes for some timeless sets. And when Cool House goes deep (with guest like Peace Division, Danny Howells and Loco Dice) it’s more often than not Matt who gets the crowd into the groove. Appearances have followed at some of the UK’s top clubs, from Ministry in London to Circus in Liverpool, and his efforts were acknowledged at the Welsh Music Awards in 2003 where he scooped the silverware for ‘Best up-and-coming DJ’.Matt’s creative streak and ear for a tune have manifested in studio productions, notably the collaboration with Dave Mills on ‘Sick Strings’, his debut 12? release on Ministry of Sound sister label Hussle in 2004. In the here and now Matt continues to work on solo productions and the perpetual search for that perfect sound, backed up with his residency at Wales’ number one house night