Astral Black kicked off 2015 with the debut release from 20-year old, Glasgow based producer Dressin Red. The EP introduced listeners to a sound split into two distinct sides, the first 4 tracks were tailored to resonate with the frequencies connected to the head. Whilst Side B, aptly named Body, provides 4 tracks sculpted to vibrate the waves surrounding the listeners core.

Garnering the attention of LuckyMe, Donky Pitch, and Giles Petterson since its release, Dressin Red is definitely one of the most encouraging producers coming out of the lowlands of late. He’s performing at two major shows this month at The Art School, first up is the venue’s first birthday party, One Small Step, followed by a love chapter on Valentine’s day with Astral Black x TOO Nice.

Ahead of these dates we thought we’d share Dressin Red’s 5 party essentials.

I don’t want any hangers on. If this is my party then I wanna be around people who aren’t gonna be saying shit about me behind my back or tryna squeeze money out of me. It’s hard to know who to trust these days, so I just want my nearest and dearest with me.

Nothing gets a party going like some of this stuff. This Juicy J guy is cool. He’s fresh and he’s doing something a bit different. I respect that. Trap has got a bit trendy recently but I think Juicy has the same mentality as the guys who created the genre back in 2010, and I trust he’s going to take it somewhere exciting.

This is my go-to. Ask any of my friends (see figure 1). I don’t really have the stomach for beer (livin’ that gluten free lifestyle now, sort of) so this is my tipple. If you see me chilling by the bar, and you want a selfie with me or for me to sign something or whatever, at least offer to get me one of these.

If I’m feeling particularly lavish on the day of my party I might opt for something like Kettle Chips and Dip. However as long there are fresh, organic ingredients involved (a cheaper option perhaps being McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak) then the guests and I will be more than happy.

The guests of honour. These 2 have been with me since the start. They babysat me, changed my nappies and watched me grow year by year. I have undeniably become one of the world’s most influential producer/DJs, yet they treat me no differently. It would be no party without them.