Will Saul Explained
Will Saul (born 28 December 1978 in Glastonbury, England) is a British DJ, music producer, and the founder of Simple Records and Aus Music.[1]
Career
Will Saul started his first record label, Simple Records, in 2003, after having worked at Sony International’s A&R department for two years. He learned about house and techno while at Koobla Records and Phonica. Simple Records releases records from the melodic side of house music – releasing music from the label’s core artists (Saul, Sideshow, etc.). Additionally, Vector Lovers, Marc Romboy, and Motorcitysoul joined the roster.[2]
February 2005 saw the release of Simple One, a compilation that encapsulates the label's sound – edgy and deep but tuneful and organic. In the early summer of the same year, Saul followed with the release of his debut artist album Space Between, a soulful and melodic journey geared towards home listening rather than the dance floor.
Saul started the record label Aus Music in 2006 with Sideshow (Fink on Ninja Tune).[3] Aus Music explores the more experimental side of house, techno, dub, and downtempo, with releases from cutting-edge artists such as Motorcitysoul, Lee Jones, Martyn, Appleblim, Ramadanman, Joy Orbison, Shur-I-Kan and Midland.[4]
Additionally, Saul has gained a reputation as a talented A&R producer. In 2009, Saul released a three-disc contribution to the EQ Recordings Balance series.[5] Saul was also a resident at the London club The End for many years before it closed in January 2009.[6] He contributed to BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix series on 27 April 2013.
Since 2015, Saul has served as A&R for !K7's DJ-Kicks series, beginning with Actress' entry to the series in May, and continuing with entries by DJ Koze, Seth Troxler, Moodymann, Dam-Funk, Jackmaster, Marcel Dettmann, and Daniel Avery that received praise from critics and audiences.[7]
Discography
Original productions
- Will Saul & Tam Cooper – "Hi-Lo / Room Inn Your Heart" (2011)
- Will Saul & Mike Monday – "Sequence 1" EP – Aus Music (2010)
- Will Saul Feat. Ursula Rucker – "Where Is It"’– Simple (2009)
- Will Saul & Tam Cooper – "Through The Smoke" – Systematic (2009)
- Will Saul & Tam Cooper – "In & Out/3000AD" – Simple (2009)
- Will Saul & Mike Monday – "Zippo" – Buzzin’ Fly (2009)
- Will Saul & Tam Cooper – "Teddy’s Back" – Simple (2009)
- Will Saul & Tam Cooper – "Tech Noir" – Simple (2008)
- Will Saul & Tam Cooper – "Sequential Circus" – Simple (2007)
- Will Saul – "Pause" – Simple – (2007)
- Will Saul & Lee Jones – "Hug The Sary" – Aus (2007)
- Will Saul – "Where Is It" – Air 2006)
- Will Saul – "Jen" EP – Systematic (2006)
- Will Saul – "Animal Magic" – Simple (2005)
- Will Saul Featuring Ursula Rucker – "Tic Toc" – Simple (2005)
- Will Saul – "Mbira" – Simple (2005)
- Will Saul – "Space Between" (album) – Simple (2005)
- Will Saul – "Malfunction" – Simple (2004)
- Will Saul – "I Got Rhythm" – 10 Kilo (2004)
- Will Saul – "Digital Watch" – Simple (2004)
- Will Saul – "Cliff" – Simple (2003)
- Will Saul – "Fast Lane" – Simple (2003)
Mix compilations
- Will Saul – "Will Saul - DJ Kicks" – DJ Kicks (2014)
- Will Saul – "Balance 015" – EQ Recordings (2009)
- Will Saul/Various Artists – "All Night Long Mix" – Aus Music (2009)
- Will Saul – "Simple One" – Simple (2005)
- Will Saul – "Simple Sounds Vol 3" – Simple (2004)
- Will Saul – "Simple Sounds Vol 2" – Simple (2003)
- Will Saul versus Sideshow– "Simple Sounds Vol 1"– Simple (2003)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: +++++++ S I M P L e + R e C O R D S +++++++ . www.simplerecords.co.uk . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030412184233/http://www.simplerecords.co.uk/#/artists/3 . 12 April 2003 . dead.
- http://www.discogs.com/label/Simple+Records Simple Records – CDs and Vinyl at Discogs
- Web site: Simpson . Paul . Will Saul Biography . . 30 April 2021.
- http://www.discogs.com/label/Aus+Music Aus Music – CDs and Vinyl at Discogs
- Web site: BALANCE 015: Amazon.co.uk: Music. Amazon.co.uk. 29 July 2020.
- http://www.endclub.com/node/38068 Phonique and Will Saul Interview | The End
- Web site: Will Saul picks his favourites from the DJ-Kicks series as DJ Koze marks the 50th entry | Phuturelabs . www.phuturelabs.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150530164435/http://www.phuturelabs.com/word/chatter/will-saul-picks-his-favourites-from-the-dj-kicks-series-as-dj-koze-marks-the-50th-entry/ . 30 May 2015 . dead.
