Ben Sims is a UK techno stalwart whose name is synonymous with fast, funky, and hard-grooving dancefloor material. Coming up through the ‘90s rave circuit, pirate radio, and record shops, Sims carved out a style rooted in looping, percussive variants that never lose sight of swing, funk, and forward momentum. His multi-deck DJ sets—often using three to five turntables—are layered, dynamic, and meticulously constructed, preserving the genre’s physicality and soul while pushing its limits at breakneck pace. He’s released on iconic labels including Tresor and Drumcode, while shaping the scene through his own imprints Hardgroove and Theory Recordings. Whether through his productions, mixes, NTS show Run It Red, or Machine club events (co-founded with Kirk Degiorgio), Sims remains a vital force in techno—keeping it raw, rolling, and relentlessly rhythmic.