Damian Lazarus

Damian Lazarus is a British DJ, producer and tastemaker born in London on 15 November 1978. He began his career as a music journalist and content writer for Dazed & Confused magazine, and later became head of A&R at City Rockers. In 2003 he founded Crosstown Rebels, a label that has discovered and launched world-class artists such as Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Maceo Plex and Art Department, always guided by a philosophy of discovering and nurturing new talent. In 2023, Crosstown Rebels marked its 20th anniversary with a book, a compilation and a world tour. Lazarus is a leading exponent of contemporary house and techno, but also a visionary builder of transformational worlds such as the Day Zero, Get Lost and Rebel Rave festivals. His discography includes the album "Smoke The Monster Out", collaborations with the Ancient Moons collective, and the acclaimed release "Flourish" (2020).