Mark Pritchard

Mark Pritchard is a versatile figure in British electronic music, with a diverse career spanning three decades. His music encompasses influences from Midwest futurism, UK hardcore, and global rhythms, showcased in works like ‘Peschi’ and ‘Amenity’ under aliases like Reload and Link, as well as collaborations such as Global Communication’s 76:14.

Growing up in England, Pritchard started DJing during the rave era, exploring a range of styles from hardcore to techno. His various aliases, from Shaft to Africa Hitech, reflect his experimentation with genres like techno, D&B, and ragga-footwork. With releases under his own name on labels like Warp, Pritchard’s music continues to evolve, spanning dancefloor anthems to ambient and dub landscapes, establishing him as a significant presence in the electronic music scene.