James Haskell interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 162 True House Stories®

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ JAMES HASKELL # 162 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA True House Stories interviews James HASKELL who is a UK-based DJ and producer whose recent output has seen him release across labels including Toolroom, Nervous Records, Myth Of NYX, IN/Rotation and Strangelove. With a growing catalogue of club-focused records and regular appearances across the UK and Europe, he has established himself as a dependable presence within contemporary house music, recognized for consistency, focus and a clear sense of direction. Alongside studio work, HASKELL has continued to build momentum as a DJ. His schedule has taken him across venues throughout the UK, alongside increasing European dates, where his sets focus on pacing and flow. The music sits comfortably between house and more stripped-back club records, maintaining pressure without overstatement.2025 marked one of his most productive periods to date. Releases landed steadily throughout the year, including Deeper on Nervous Records, followed by Perfect Sound, Shake That and Suave Suave. Each record added depth to his catalogue while reinforcing a consistent sonic identity. A defining point within that run was Go Deep, his collaboration with Mark Knight and Gene Farris on Toolroom.The release strengthened his relationship with the label and placed him more firmly within its wider creative circle. Before committing fully to music, HASKELL spent years competing at international level in rugby, a background that still shapes his working mindset. The discipline, routine and attention to physical rhythm translate naturally into his approach to DJing and production, where repetition, timing and control sit at the centre of his sound. Come check out the celebrity himself explain the struggle of changing careers, the benefits and the losses. He has earned his stripes in electronic music.