Locklead

Locklead is the alias of Wesley Endeman, a Dutch DJ and producer from Nijverdal who became immersed in Utrecht’s underground house scene. His early musical world included Motown, soul, funk and hip-hop; later, the electronic sounds of Gui Boratto and Nathan Fake drew him toward house and techno. That range informs a style that moves between deep, soulful and disco-inflected house, with a capacity for tougher, driving club tracks. His work has appeared on imprints including Slapfunk, Pleasure Zone, Dungeon Meat and Up The Stuss.

Endeman’s profile grew beyond the Netherlands through releases and performances in cities including Berlin, London, Paris and Dublin. He won the Triphouse Rotterdam King of the Beat Battle in 2014, a contest that highlighted his ability to create beats in real time. His debut album, Square One, arrived on Up The Stuss, while later output has explored deeper and more expansive sounds. Alongside studio work, he is a regular at Slapfunk events in Amsterdam, where his selection bridges basement intensity and more fluid house moods.