Justin's lineage through music has taken many twists and turns. He began as a DJ in Manchester and his clubs - Spice and Most Excellent - were hugely influential, cornerstones of the burgeoning dance movement. The Chemical Brothers, then students in the city, cite him as their mentor. His Rebellious Jukebox club - also in Manchester - pre-empted the Heavenly Social and the mid 90s trend for mish-mashing musical styles.

It should come as no surpise then that Justin has picked up the guitar again. He has been writing songs since his school days and played electric guitar in Lionrock. His recent output reflects his love for singer songwriters like Nick Drake and Neil Young. He released 'Twisted and Torn' in 2004 on Slut Smalls (a split seven inch shared with The Dirtbombs) and has also written a song with Tim Burgess and Rob Playford called 'Yes It Is'. Soon to be released, this gem was one of Sean Rowley's most requested songs on his BBC London show.

As a man as reknowned for his reggae collection as his electronica Justin was an obvious choice for Wall of Sound's 'two Culture Clash' project. He recorded in Jamaica last year at the legendary Gee Jam studios with the lovers rock of 'Save Me' - featuring guitarist Ernest Ranglin and Nadine Sutherland - the beautiful result. As a DJ Justin is currently wearing several hats (metaphorical as well as some natty real ones!). He plays a mix of techno and electronic house at clubs such as The Loft in Barcelona, Beach Club in Turin, Shine in Belfast, Chibuku Shake Shake in Liverpool, Together at Turnmills in London, and all over Europe and the rest of the world, and various for Bugged Out. He also plays more eclectic sets featuring his love of reggae, northern soul and pop at Gay Mod and Sunday Best in London. Justin Robertson's tastes have always been catholic though in 2006,you would be hard pushed to find a musician working successfully in areas as diverse as dancehall, house and acoustic guitar music.

Justin is a true modernist excelling as a electronic DJ, a remixer for the likes of Radio 4,Fatboy Slim, Bjork and Felix Da Housecat and, has recently, co-written an album with studio boffin Gez Dewar under the name THEE EARLS. In the 90s Justin generally operated under various nom de stages, the most renowned being Lionrock with whom he scored several Top 40s hits - 'Rudeboy Rock' and 'Packet Of Peace' among them - and appeared on Top Of The Pops in a dashing purple suit opting for gramophones over Technics. Songs were plucked from the albums 'Instinct For Detection' and 'City Delirious' for the films Go and City Of Industry and Lionrock shared the stage with acts as diverse as Death In Vegas, the Chemical Brothers and the Cocteau Twins. It wasn't until 2001 that Justin stepped out under his own name releasing house and techno like 'Have Mercy' for the Bugged Out imprint.

In 2001 he recorded his most critically acclaimed project to date 'Justin Robertson presents Revtone' which brought primitive house and new wave disco into the digital age. The label to which it was signed, Nuphonic, was dogged with financial problems folding soon after Revtone's release leaving it with 'lost classic' status. The name and the best tracks have been revived, again through Bugged Out, with 'Love Movement' - remixed by Ulrich Schnauss who cited Justin's early work as an influence - being placed second best single of 2003 by Jockey Slut magazine. Contemporaries Black Strobe, Chicken Lips and Kiki also remixed Revtone tracks. A second album is currently being prepared for Justins new label 'Never Work', which will also provide a platform for his electronic dance floor work. Justin has also forged a relationship with Norman Cook - aka Fatboy Slim - from the unlikeliest of events.

At Norman's 40th birthday Justin composed a song especially for the occasion which he sung to him and his party. Impressed, Norman asked Justin to write for his fourth album and 'Push and Shove' - a gospel tinged love song - is the result and one of the highlights from last years 'Palookaville'.Justin is currently preparing new work for Normans 'southern fried ' label to be released next year.