Possibly it helps decipher bass lines, or maybe they are just trying to keep warm. In the world of electronic music some top producers are known for their facial hair, or lack thereof. Whether it’s Pedro Winter’s signature handle-bared goatee, or Diplo’s south-of-the-border peach fuzz, Djing has become a fashion contest and you have to stand out from the crowd somehow. We want to take you through the world of electro hair, flapping across sweaty lips behind decks worldwide.

Perseus rocking the 80’s mo

Throughout time musicians have defined themselves by hairstyles, set their image apart from the tie wearing suits that joined them on the city streets. At one time the mustache was a sign of status, of manly-hood. Now with the unfortunate advancements in shaving technology, the unshaved face has become evidence of carelessness in many many ‘dignified’ minds. We might go so far to say smelly bearded hippies is a derogatory term in today’s world (note: we are not endorsing hippies in any way). Honestly though, in Steve Aoki’s case the Samurai stache not only compliments his jet black lockes, it looks pretty bad-ass when hurling through the air, falling from a stage.

Some pioneers of the beat, such as tropical euphoric producer Perseus, and Canadian electrolyte JFK of MSTRKRFT sports the classic hippster face bush, slicked with the help of a stache comb. This look, brought straight from the 80s, may get chicks in Brooklyn but wont hold much weight on Wall Street. The globetrotting duo loves facial hair so much, their latest track was even named after it, titled Beards Again. The U.K. based vocal maniac Beardyman, doesn’t sport much of a scrag, but his name pays homage to a once worn, full on face fur. Though not a Dj himself, NYC based photog. Nicky Digital is well know for his custom waxed points. As you can see, these things come in all shapes and sizes.

 Carl Cox, bald as ever…

The polar opposite of the rug(ged) face may be those Mr. Clean guys amping the crowd with their shiny dome pieces. U.K. house legend Carl Cox might not have one hair on his body. We weren’t big in the British Rave scene in the mid 80’s, so we aren’t sure how he wore it in the early days. Another iconic figure Moby, may not have much of a choice on the top of his head. He still rocks a constant five o’clock shadow. Moby’s meek figure usually dawns the decks, drops his glasses, and turns into a full on bald electronic monster.

We miss the hair Beardyman! 

Whether they need to keep up body heat, fit in with the scene, or just make a statement, Djs off the wall facial hair often sets them apart from the masses. Many times over the history of music, artists have been seen as rebels and different from the ‘normal’ version of society. With the explosion of electronic music into the mainstream, and superstar producers making more that Wall St. bankers, maybe they are now the ‘normal’. So get behind those synths, turn on the decks, and let it grow. Maybe you could be the next world class Dj with a notable bush.

Update – Some other beardy ones added to the pile!

Huoratron definitely knows how to get the ‘growth’ growing

Hostage know’s what red-hot trends are gawn on!

A-Trak keeping it neat and classy

Dirty bird and dirty beard owner, Claude Von Stroke

written by SSrecs