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Layne Fox is an award winning and internationally recognized DJ, record producer and performer with a lengthly discography of original works and remixes.

His productions regularly receive generous support from current top DJ's and dance music pioneers including David Mancuso, Larry Heard , DJ Harvey, James Murphy, Giles Peterson and Andrew Weatherall. He is a founding core member of 40 Thieves with Corey Black and Jay Williams and records/performs solo as Musik Nonstop. Since 2005, 40 Thieves has released original productions and remixes internationally on popular dance labels including Permanent Vacation, Rong Music, Strut/K7!, Claremont 56, Leng, Tirk, Supersoul, China Town and Clouded Vision. 40 Thieves debut album.

The Sky Is Yours, was released in the Spring of 2014 on Leng records across quadruple vinyl and CD formats.

Over the past decade, Fox has had the privilege to remix some of his music idols including Jonny Dynell (Atlantic), Gary Davis (P&P Records) and Kid Creole & The Coconuts (Strut). As Musik Nonstop, Fox has most recently remixed Larry Gus (DFA Records), and Dubmasters for the new Argentinian label, Cosmica Music.

Fox began DJing in the late 80's and has held residencies on both coasts. From 1997-2000 he covered the Friday and Tuesday all-night posts at seminal dance clubs Simon's, Soulhouse & The Loft in Gainesville FL where he played a blend of funk, downtempo, acid jazz and house. After relocating to San Francisco in 2000 he joined the imperial DUB recordings crew helmed by Dubtribe Soundsystem and played alongside them at their monthly events at Club 6 and Liquid. Over the past decade, Fox and his 40 Thieves have gone on to contribute to the global rise of nu disco culture and become a staple favorite of the San Francisco and West Coast party scenes appearing regularly for As You Like It, Sunset / Pacific Sound, Select Discography Highlights

 

Current / Upcoming 12" Vinyl Releases

* Jack Cutter / 40 Thieves - "Serpent Strut" + Mr. Fingers Mixes, Claremont 56, (2016)

* Larry Gus - "NP Non Complete" Musik Nonstop Remix, DFA Records (2016)

* Musik Nonstop - “No Runnin’” EP with Craig Bratley Rmx, Magic Feet (2016)

* 40 Thieves - "Take Me I'm Yours" w/remixes by Tronik Youth, Roam Recordings,

 

(2016)

* Dubmasters - "Secret Service" Musik Nonstop Remix, Cosmica Music (2016)

* Gary Davis - "Searchin" Musik Nonstop Remix, Chocolate Star Records (2016)

* 40 Thieves - "Don't Turn It Off" Mixes, Permanent Vacation (2015)

* Simon Peters - "Ark of Lark" 40 Thieves and Layne Fox remixes, Claremont 56, (2015)

 

Appears On

* Defected Records In The House 2015 - Ibiza "Start Something" (40 Thieves Remix) (2015)

* Sunset Hours Vol 1 - Jose Padilla - "In Your Space" (2014)

* Permanent Vacation Safari - "Theme From Nutrider", "Don't Turn It Off" (2012)

* Permanent Vacation Various Label Works Volume 1 - "Don't Turn It Off" (2009)

* Tirk - Credit To The Edit Vol. 2 - Greg Wilson "Don't Turn It Off" (2009)

* Hed Kandi America - Serve Chilled '09 "Don't Turn It Off" (2009)

* Rong Music Presents Promo Only Vol 1. "Freak With Me" (2008)

* Ministry of Sound Chillout Vol XI "Don't Turn It Off" (2008)

* FabricLive 36 - James Murphy & Pat Mahoney "Adventures In Bricketwood" (Layne's

Headstash Reroll) (2007)

 

Awards & Recognition

* Piccadilly Records 5x selected "Record of the Week" 2008-2015

* 2012 San Francisco Examiner - Top Electronic Release of 2012 - "Backward Love"

* 2011 Beatport - Best of the Decade - "Don't Turn It Off (feat Qzen)" .

 

Music Links

https://soundcloud.com/40thieves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9R6AmN7N8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qretl8F1RY&list=RD-qretl8F1RY

http://lodownmagazine.com/pulse/monday-mixtape-layne-fox