Chevron

Chevron, the primary alias of Jonathan Valentine, is a central figure in the UK's IDM and breakcore scenes, particularly associated with the influential Planet Mu label. Emerging from the Blackpool rave scene, Valentine's sound is a sophisticated evolution of early 90s techno, filtered through the experimental lens of 'braindance.'

His work is characterized by intricate, micro-edited breakbeats, heavy use of the Roland TB-303 for acid textures, and a penchant for glitchy, non-linear song structures. His debut album, 'Everything's Exactly The Same' (2005), solidified his reputation as a producer capable of bridging the gap between the dancefloor and home listening. Throughout his career, he has maintained a close creative relationship with the 'Wrong Music' collective and artists like Shitmat and Ceephax Acid Crew. His discography reflects a restless exploration of electronic subgenres, ranging from ambient experiments to high-speed 'speedcore' collaborations, consistently maintaining a high level of technical proficiency and a distinctively British sense of electronic subversion.