What Is daveclarke.com?

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daveclarke.com is the official website of Dave Clarke, the British techno DJ and producer. It serves as a hub for his music and career: you can listen to his latest tracks, find his releases (including the album Archive One), check tour dates, and read his biography. If you're looking for official information about Dave Clarke or a place to stream and follow his work, this is the source site rather than a fan page or retailer.

Who Dave Clarke Is

Dave Clarke was born and raised in Brighton, England, and currently resides in Amsterdam. He is a techno DJ and producer whose career took off in the 1990s.

Key points from his official biography:

  • Debut release: 1990 on XL, under the name Hardcore.
  • R&S Records: Released various EPs, some as Directional Force.
  • Own label: Magnetic North, rising by 1992, including the classic "Alkaline 3dh" (as Fly By Wire).
  • The "Red" trilogy: Released on Bush Records in 1994, which raised his profile significantly and led to remixes for Inner City, The Chemical Brothers, New Order, Depeche Mode, Moby, Leftfield, and Underworld. DJ Mag included "Red" in its All Time Techno Top 100 list.
  • Debut album: Archive One, noted for hints of breakbeat and electronica.
  • Mix CDs: The techno/electro double World Service outings; one sold nearly 100,000 copies and entered Resident Advisor's top ten mix compilations of the 21st century.
  • Later work: Signed to Skint Records for the 2004 album Devil's Advocate; Remixes & Rarities compiled by Music Man Records in 2007; more recent collaborations as Unsubscribe with Dutch partner Mr Jones (Jonas Uittenbosch), plus remixes.

What the Site Offers

The homepage and its sections point to a few main things:

Section What you'll find
Archive One The album, available as Digital + 6LP Boxset, with a "Listen Now" link
Tour Dates A listing of upcoming shows
Biography Background on Clarke's life and career
Music / Listen Links to listen to the latest tracks
Download and share Options to download and share music

The site describes itself as linking to music, letting you listen to the latest tracks, and download and share them.

When to Use It

Use daveclarke.com when you want:

  • Official news about releases such as Archive One.
  • A direct "Listen Now" entry point for his music.
  • Confirmed tour dates.
  • A reliable biography rather than secondhand summaries.

It is not a general music store or streaming service in itself — it functions as the official artist site that points you to his music and shows.