Michael Forshaw, hailing from Preston in the UK, is a pioneering figure in underground electronic music. Since the late 1990s, Forshaw has forged a singular, abrasive sound that bridges techno, electro, ghetto house, and breakcore with a distinctly raw, playful edge. His uncompromising productions have found their home on his own imprint, Shadetek, and later on his fiercely independent label, Split Music.

Known for dense, driving beats and cheeky, subversive sampling, Forshaw’s tracks are staples in the sets of boundary-pushing DJs worldwide. A DJ and live performer with decades of experience, Forshaw’s energetic sets blur the lines between genres, infusing dancefloors with his signature fusion of distorted kicks, acid lines, and tongue-in-cheek attitude. Michael’s boundary-pushing releases, including cult classics like “Play It Loud” and “Cheeky Bastard,” have earned him a loyal following among lovers of hard-edged, underground dance music.

Beyond his studio work and relentless DJ schedule, Forshaw has influenced a generation of electronic musicians with his fearless embrace of experimentation and dedication to the DIY spirit. He remains an enduring force in the UK club scene, celebrated for his authenticity, innovation, and unyielding devotion to the craft.