Apoya a James Sambell (D!SCORD)

Origin: Reading, Berkshire, England
James Sambell–known professionally as D!SCORD–resides in Victoria, BC, Canada. He also frequents Vancouver and Whistler to play and attend shows. James indulges the Bass Music scene. However, he is also known for his secondary focus in the House and Disco domains. With intentions to enrich the human experience through sound and space, the artist captures inspiration from interactions with individuals, activities, technology, experiences, and places. His performances–contrasted and illuminated through what he labels emotional diversity–involve a multiplex system of feeling based on varying subgenres melding to engender a gradually shifting but tenacious atmosphere.
James has played in Ontario, Whistler, Vancouver, and around Vancouver Island. He is grateful to have shared stages with artists like Distinct Motive, Neon Steve, Sivz, Average Citizens, Kermode, and Aspen King. With releases on Three Records UK, Wildlife Division, Heavy Mellow Movement, and Dubversified Culture, the artist is working toward shows, self-releases, labels, and collectives that suit the heterogeneous direction in which he seeks to progress his brand and filter in the unexpected.
James continuously works on honing his production, searching for tracks, collecting IDs, and curating and recording for shows, self-releases, and labels. When experiencing a set from James, anticipate countless IDs from the artist and friends alongside well-known and underground, new and old tracks, remixes, and edits, all carefully curated to capture a vibe that draws listeners into his world – or, conversely, into an imagined idea upon a worldly or creative concept thematic of emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual experiences.
Holistically, James searches for new opportunities to perform and explore creatively while involving and sharing experiences with his followers and pursuing the maintenance and further development of a safe, inclusive, and vibrant musical space built on integrity, respect, and group-level enjoyment. He contributes to the scene by managing Artist Relations Site Operations at Shambhala, volunteering at Rifflandia and Samsara, and seeking to work, play, and support the industry. He also plans to launch his record imprint and events brand, Sleepwell Sound Coalition, in 2025.