Biography
This Falmouth, Cornwall, England-based DJ has recorded under several pseudonyms, the most famous of which is Wagon Christ. Like his friend the Aphex Twin, with whom Vibert is a near-neighbour, this is another artist interested in pushing the possibilities of electronica, despite his musical origins as a drummer in a punk band. Vibert was first attracted to the possibilities of dance music in the late 80s. Another bedroom experimentalist, he recorded a techno album for Rephlex Records (as Vibert And Simmonds) before joining the Rising High Records roster shortly afterwards. Vibert released two disparate Wagon Christ albums for Rising High; 1993’s ambient classic Phat Lab Nightmare, and 1995’s hip-hop workout Throbbing Punch. Confirming his reputation as an artist who refuses to limit himself to any single style, Vibert released sample-heavy solo material for Mo’ Wax Records and also inaugurated the drum ‘n’ bass project Plug. He returned to...
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