
Ariane V is a selector hitting her stride. Whether dialing it up at peak-time with breaks and acid cuts, or locking in for a heads-down ride, Ariane’s selections are rooted in a deep sense of groove. Formed over a decade-long infatuation with dance music, the South London-based DJ has carved a unique perspective on the sounds that have shaped her. First becoming a vinyl obsessive at university, she would often find herself deep in YouTube rabbit holes at the back of lectures. She quickly landed on a taste that has gone on to underpin her sound in the ten years since. Productions by the likes of Moodymann, Matthew Herbert and Pépé Bradock were among the first records of her nascent collection - a sure sign of her superb ear for the timeless qualities of house music. Classic 90s rave, digger gems and Detroit techno staples like Carl Craig soon followed, finding their way into her early record bag.
Breaks, Acid