SCOTTISH HOUSE AND TECHNO LABEL SINCE 2012
Forged in Scotland, Proven in Ibiza
Born in the heart of Scotland’s vibrant electronic scene, Digitalgroove Records are a house and techno label dedicated to forward-thinking underground music. With deep roots in the global club culture, the label’s sound blends raw rhythm, hypnotic groove and cutting-edge production created for the dancefloor and beyond.
Founded by artists with over 20 years experience in the booth, the likeminded and collective vibe created by the renowned clubnights took the branded events division of the label to a residency alongside Carl Cox and his legendary Music Is Revolution roadblock on Tuesday’s at Space, Ibiza.
Digitalgroove carries the spirit of one of clublands most iconic eras and played the last 4 years at the superclub, hosting El Salon.
That passion for pure electronic sound drives the label to showcase innovative producers, unite the global underground and keep the true essence of house and techno alive.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
DEREK MCNEE
Scottish DJ, producer and music entrepreneur Derek McNee is best known as the driving force behind house and techno imprint DigitalGroove Records, which he founded in 2012.
With a deep-rooted passion for house and techno, Derek has built a reputation for delivering high-energy, expertly curated sets on some of the world’s most respected stages. His sound and presence behind the decks have earned him bookings at major clubs and festivals across the globe.
He has performed at iconic venues and events including Space Ibiza, Privilege, Ministry of Sound, Sankeys, The Arches, SWG3, The Liquid Room, Terminal V, Coloursfest and EH1 amongst many others home and abroad. Derek’s continued rise reflects both his dedication to the craft and his unwavering commitment to the dancefloor.
Under the DigitalGroove brand and along with his close team, Derek performed, curated and managed events that showcased the label’s signature sound – driving, groove-led house and techno with global appeal. His dedication to quality and consistency did not go unnoticed. Legendary DJ Carl Cox recognized the movement DigitalGroove was building and offered the brand a coveted room showcase at Space Ibiza. Derek and his loyal team at DigitalGroove went on to curate and host El Salon at Space on Tuesday nights for the last 4 years of the superclubs existence, delivering standout line-ups and representing the label on the world’s most respected clubbing stage.
Away from the decks, Derek has remained deeply involved in shaping the sound and direction of DigitalGroove Records. As Managing Director and together with his trusted and dedicated management duo Mikey and Woody, he continues to manage the label overall. Sourcing cutting-edge music that reflects the label’s ethos, overseeing releases and nurturing talent within the house and techno community.
Over two decades since he first stepped behind the decks, Derek McNee remains a passionate figure in electronic music – balancing life as a dad, DJ, Producer and his ongoing commitment to growing and evolving DigitalGroove Records.
MIKEY DUNCAN
Scotland’s electronic music scene is easily one of the healthiest and most active in the world at the moment. The country seems to produce talented DJ’s and producers on a near daily basis and Mikey Duncan is yet another example of the abundance of musical riches the country has to offer. Heavily influenced by the electronic style of the 1980’s as well as house and techno artists like Carl Cox, Green Velvet, Eats Everything and Joris Voorn Mikey has developed his own unique sound which is guaranteed to induce a “hands in the air, feel good vibe” anywhere he lays down some tracks.
With over 15 year’s worth of DJing experience to his name, the list of international artist Mikey has supported reads like a “Definitive Who’s Who Guide to Electronic Music”, including Carl Cox, Eats Everything, Richie Hawtin, Patrick Topping, Green Velvet, Camelphat, Solardo, Yousef and Kerri Chandler to name just a few.
Having quickly established himself as one of Scotland’s most exciting emerging talents, Mikey’s next steps took him to Ibiza. It was here that the brand Mikey co-runs, DigitalGroove, took the bull by the horns and gained international recognition with a residency at Carl Cox’s Music is Revolution in the world famous Space, Ibiza.
Mikey has also enjoyed gigs in many other iconic venues in ibiza including Cafe Del Mar, Savanna, Hi, Privilege, Eden & Sankeys, as well as host of UK festival appearances for Elrow, Terminal V, EH1 & Southport Weekender.
WOODY
DJ Woody, has in the past 15 years risen to be one of the main players on the Glasgow DJing circuit. Formerly a club PR, Woody is an avid clubber and it was his love of house music that motivated him to start playing and creating the music he so enjoyed partying to. In days gone by Woody was one of the main residents at some of Scotland’s busiest weekly club nights which includes The legendary Liquid Cool Soundsystem.
Going right back to 2009 he spent much of his summer midweek’s on the island of Ibiza, rocking the legendary Pukka Up boat parties and Es Paradis.
Heading into 2010 and into 2011, Woody was leading from the front at this time with his three main residencies, a feat few can equal in the cutthroat world of Glasgow clubbing, Woody returned from another successful series of gigs in Ibiza, with some fantastic sets again at the Pukka Up boat parties, Es Paradis and at this stage had fluttered at the legendary Space 3 times over 2 years which was to prove an introduction to bigger things at the world’s greatest ever nightclub.
In addition to DJing at every main club in Glasgow, Woody has performed regularly at quite a few top venues in England too, DJing with some of dance music’s biggest names. DJs such as Yousef, Sensu, Simon Dunmore, DJ Spen, Mark Knight and Dennis Ferrer have all shared the booth with Woody, a who’s-who list that will grow extensively as his career continues to develop.
2012 saw Woody take to the decks in the infamous Sub Club in Glasgow. More top events came along, working with Yousef and subsequently Glasgow’s DJ Illyus in an extended warm up set for the one and only Pete Tong.
2014 was another notch up for Woody as he joined the DigitalGroove Records team as the A&R Manager and resident DJ. The first year saw the label hosting El Salon at Space, Ibiza on the biggest night of them all ‘Carl Cox’s – Music is Revolution’. The label entirely curated the room many times over the season with Woody a mainstay in the line up as well as an integral part of the management team. The label performed impeccably, creating an amazing atmosphere on each occasion, so much so they were invited back year on year to work with Carl until Space closed its doors for the final time. Woody’s last gig at Space was the second last week of Carl Cox’s 15 year residency. It was a truly memorable moment in time for him and the team and one that will be remembered fondly by the fans and DJs alike.
Fast forward a few years of regular residencies and guest slots in Glasgow and abroad he is still a mainstay in the DigitalGroove Records team which includes lending his eyes and ears for worldwide talent and picking the best music to release on the ever growing label. A role that he has really taken to heart and is enjoying watching the catalogue of great music getting bigger and bigger.
Woody has also been working hard producing new music over the years and is now an accomplished producer with releases on the horizon.
The future holds so many things for Woody in an abundance of roles and you won’t have to look far to find him behind the decks somewhere near you.