ZUNI aka James Barbour has been involved in the Scottish techno scene for the last ten years, honing his deck skills while spinning some of the most futuristic music around... ZUNI ran UTI - "Under the influence", in Edinburgh with his partners for six years, and was resident dj under the name Semaj. He hosted nights with many of the finest names in techno: ACID JUNKIES, ADE FENTON, BAS MOOY, DAMON WILD, DAVE TARRIDA, JAMES RUSKIN, JAMIE BISSMIRE, JAMIE BALL, JAY DENHAM, MARK WILLIAMS, MIKE HUMPHRIES, ROB STOW, STEPHEN BROWN, TERRY MITCHELL, VINCENT DE WIT, with the music policy always focusing on diverse and forward thinking techno.

In 2002 Zuni set up the label - UTI records. The first release (Influence ep) coming from Scottish duo CYMBOL, a favorite live act with Scottish crowds. It also featured a remix from MARK WILLIAMS and TERRY MITCHELL, which became a big success with many of the techno scenes top players, the remix was used by Gayle San on her Palazzo mix cd.

Soon followed by a second successful (Useful ep) this time coming from four different artists

- ACID JUNKIES, INFLUENCE DJ'S (Zuni & Jonny Oh), ROB STOW and CYMBOL

At the same time launching his own imprint INJUN EARS with the debut from ZUNI (As A Child ep) with a remix from Scottish legend STEPHEN BROWN. The second release seen a debut track from RYAN DUNNETT (Chicago V's Detroit) getting the remix treatment from TERRACE Aka (STEFAN ROBBERS,ACID JUNKIES) JAMIE BALL and ZUNI. All adding there own flavor to the track.

More recently ZUNI has began a new venture with the TRIBAL WAVES net label, The first release coming from french producer ELEXX a great EP with a remix from ZUNI, making the release one of varied styles! Next up is a track from ZUNI getting the full remix treatment from KEVIN GORMAN (Gigolo, Mikrowave).

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