🎧 Approved: L-Vis 1990

As co-founder of the iconic Night Slugs label, L-Vis 1990 (aka James Connolly) has helped redefine UK club sounds, bridging hyper-local scenes and global movements. From Girl Unit’s ‘Wut’ to his own ‘Ballads’ EP, his work has left an indelible mark on dance music. 

“I never overlooked the cultural significance of what we were doing”, Connolly says of his Night Slugs legacy. “We set the blueprint and that impact is still felt today.” 

But after six years away from the L-Vis 1990 alias, Connolly is back with new energy – and a renewed mission to champion the culture that shaped him.

His new single ‘Good Vibes’ features Newham’s MC Eklipse and serves as the first taste of their upcoming joint EP, ‘Renegade’, due 17 Jan. The track is classic L-Vis: heavy bass, low-end pressure and that grimey edge that cuts through. It’s made to rattle sound systems, with MC Eklipse’s rumbley vocals almost vibrating with the bass of the track.

Inspired by a transformative trip to Notting Hill Carnival and a desire to give back to grassroots UK club culture, the upcoming EP blends Connolly’s boundary-pushing ethos with fresh collaborations, including work with rising voices like Tia Talks, Jianbo and Jayhadadream.

With ‘Good Vibes’ out now and ambitious plans for the year ahead, L-Vis 1990 isn’t just revisiting his roots – he’s building on them, spotlighting urgent UK voices and evolving the sound of the dancefloor.

🎧Watch the video for ‘Good Vibes’ below