Hercules & Love Affair (DJ Set)

A true icon of underground dance music, Hercules & Love Affair—helmed by DJ, producer, and visionary Andy Butler—continues to push the boundaries of electronic sound, blending house, disco, and techno with an ever-evolving sonic palette. Best known for the era-defining anthem “Blind,” featuring Anohni and famously remixed by house legend Frankie Knuckles, Butler has built a career that bridges the worlds of club culture, high fashion, and contemporary art. His original compositions have soundtracked the runways of Chanel, Dior, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent, while his DJ sets have electrified dance floors at institutions like Panorama Bar, London’s Fabric, and NYC Downlow.

Now, after a period of focused studio work and curating his new label Cluboff, Butler isset to return to the live stage with Hercules & Love Affair, bringing an invigorated energy to his performances. Cluboff serves as a bold extension of his vision—a label dedicated to showcasing eclectic and innovative dance music inspired by legendary clubs like The Warehouse, The Saint, and Le Palace. Featuring artists from across the globe, the imprint encapsulates the raw spirit, glamour, and hedonism of these iconic spaces.

Deeply influenced by the pioneers of dance music, Butler has always sought out to immerse himself in statement making dance music. From his time in New York inhaling the genius that the city is renowned for- names like Larry Levan, Arthur Russel, ToddTerry, Masters at Work. He has entrenched himself in Chicago’s history - from it’s industrial and acid house legacy- and looked admiringly to the likes of Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles, Derrick Carter to name a few. The sound of Detroit has been an inspiration from the innovation of Jeff Mills or that classic blend of vocals and techno in Inner City. And his life in Europe has only deepened his love of that continent’s contributions to electronic and experimental music. From Kraftwerk to Yello, England’s LFO and Summer of Love to Belgian New Beat, Butler’s blood runs thick with a passion for electronic music that puts people together and expands minds and connects hearts. This rich lineage informs his latest work, marking a return to the raw, emotive energy that made Hercules & Love Affair a defining force in contemporary dance music.

It’s no surprise then that with an impeccable ear honed by over two decades in nightlife, Butler’s DJ sets traverse deep, propulsive house, hypnotic techno, and euphoric disco. His extensive remix work—reimagining artists from Blondie to Yazoo—further cements his place as a dance music tastemaker. As Hercules & Love Affair returns to the stage, fans can expect an electrifying live experience, fusing Butler’s signature sound with a renewed sense of artistic urgency. Whether a long time devotee or a new listener, now is the time to witness the next chapter of Hercules & Love Affair.