Hailing from Mannheim, Germany, Nick Curly emerged in the mid-2000s as one of the key architects of the city’s influential house scene. Through 8Bit Records, which he co-founded with Gorge, and Cécille Records, founded alongside Marc Scholl, he helped launch and support artists including Butch, Toman, Josh Butler, and Robert Dietz while establishing two of underground house music’s most respected labels. His releases on Cocoon, Defected, Truesoul, and Knee Deep In Sound have made him a favorite among DJs worldwide.
As a DJ, Nick Curly is celebrated for his deep, rolling grooves and impeccable track selection. Rather than relying on huge drops, his sets build patiently through minimal house, deep tech, and classic house influences. He’s performed at iconic venues and festivals including Space Ibiza, Time Warp, Fabric, Sonus Festival, Awakenings, and Watergate, earning a reputation as one of underground house music’s most consistent selectors.