Dave Owen
NYC drum and bass producer whose soulful rollers and first-LOCUS 2025 context make him a warm returning deep pick.
Artist Guide
Dave Owen gives the second round a US drum and bass voice that sits away from the obvious UK centre of gravity. LOCUS 2025 coverage called him out among first-time performers, which means the 2026 appearance now reads as continuity rather than a speculative add. His wider reputation is built around soulful, rolling material with enough jazz and funk in the edges to feel personal.
The Dave Owen lane is not blunt-force headliner music. It is smoother, warmer and more groove-led, with basslines that move bodies without flattening the room. That makes him useful at LOCUS because the weekend needs moments that feel like actual dancing, not just peak-time escalation.
For the crew, Dave Owen is a good set to catch when the mood wants quality rather than spectacle. His return after 2025 suggests LOCUS already knows he fits the environment. In Bali, that could translate into a relaxed but properly rolling slot that sneaks up on people.
Quick Reads
Fun Facts
- LOCUS 2025 coverage specifically framed Dave Owen as a first-time performer.
- He adds a North American DnB voice to a UK-heavy and Asia-Pacific-heavy lineup.
- This is one of the warmer second-round bookings rather than a pure pressure play.
- Likely favourite Indo meal: nasi goreng, because Dave Owen sounds like they would respect a reliable classic.