Eden Burns

Eden Burns makes dance music that feels like it has a secret joke it's waiting to tell you. It is deeply rooted in the physical mechanics of house and techno, but it possesses a specific, rubbery elasticity that keeps it from ever feeling clinical. The rhythms are propulsive and reliable, yet they are often decorated with 'wonky' flourishes, kitschy vocal snippets, and unexpected synth textures that provide a sense of cheeky personality.

What sets Burns apart is his ability to balance high-fidelity club production with a 'scuffed' aesthetic. His tracks often feel like they were discovered in a dusty bin of 90s tech-house but polished with a modern, crystalline clarity. There is a distinct sense of Aotearoa-bred isolation in the music, a willingness to experiment with weird sounds because no one told him he couldn't.

Start with the 'Big Beat Manifesto' series. These volumes serve as a masterclass in modern groove-making, offering everything from peak-time warehouse anthems to strange, melodic rollers that work just as well in headphones as they do on a massive sound system.