Compassion Artists, founded on the longtime friendship between Chris Baron and Matt Le Mare, bring a fresh perspective to the genre while staying true to the iconic sounds that shaped ‘80s and ‘90s dance floors. Their music pulses with the warmth, punch, and grit of classic Chicago house, balearic beat and acid house with an unmistakably modern touch. Known for their emotive live production sets at Compassion events they’ve built a strong reputation for energising intimate spaces with creativity, depth, and undeniable presence. MATT

Creativity has always driven me—from making and performing dance music in the ‘90s to studying tabla in India. Now, I’m channelling that energy back into creating dance music for the dance floor. In 2024, we’re using cutting-edge tech to perform live dance music and plan to release vinyl, shaped by feedback from dancers and industry professionals. Over the past year, we’ve built a dedicated following, inspired by our vision and what’s ahead. It’s all about the dance floor! Our music invites people to “release yourself” and “let go,” drawing from the rich cultural roots and inclusivity that makes dance music thrive. With evolving technology, we’re taking its performance and production to new levels. Our music inspires people to embrace their creativity and express themselves as they are, with the right to do so.

Chris
I’ve played percussion for as long as I can remember. In my teens I spent time in the The South Bronx in New York immersed in streets sounds and electro. Then to London, late ‘80s—that’s when things got really wild. Acid house, Balearic, everything was pushing boundaries, a proper sonic awakening. Back in Birmingham I was playing percussion for disco, house and balearic DJ friends, building a club night. We were regulars at Better Days, Boys Own Productions, Flying, Faith and Venus events. I lived for the music, those weren’t just parties they were family, places where we built something real. I took that feeling to the streets, busking around the world which led me to train as a music therapist and made that creative human connection much deeper. Now, I’m pouring all those experiences into live production sets, It’s about respect for the roots and the nerve to push things forward, blending heritage with the new grit of modern production. I’m here to share music I love and create a space where anyone feels they belong. Chris isn’t featured in this album playing but had a massive impact on the production sound.