ROMsets approaches production like a puzzle, piecing together elements to create worn-out soundscapes, deconstructed drum patterns and broken sounds reminiscent of an arcade junkyard. Using a palette of forgotten games machine samples and drum machine oddities, the final moments of a ‘bleep’ or an arbitrary background effect are manipulated to create sounds you might not expect. And although respectful of club culture, ROMsets removes that context altogether to create something unique but definitely underground.

The Welsh-born, Manchester based producer made his label debut in 2021 on Machine Woman’s label, Take Away Jazz Records with his off-kilter EP ‘Faultys’. This has since been followed up by a catalog of single and album releases on his own [non]Optimal imprint. Which have seen support by high profile selectors such as, Mary Anne Hobbs (BBC 6 Music), Kai Campos (Mount Kimbie) and Object Blue.