Affectionately nicknamed, ‘Wizard of OOZ’, Laurence is known for his say less, do more attitude toward the art of digging and DJing. His well-considered sets span the eclectic breadth of underground dance music and are encompassed by a deep, groove-ridden and soulful aesthetic with a tendency toward the obscure. Dub, reggae and jazz all inform the style of electronic music he plays and have done since he began collecting records aged 17.

Born and raised in South London, UK, Laurence is an artist, DJ and avid record digger/collector. Having grown up within his parent’s dance school, dance music and rhythm were instilled from a young age. Laurence has worked at record shops since his late teens until present day and has spent the last five years working at Palace Vinyl, cutting his teeth playing at their infamous in-house parties. Laurence made his club debut aged 18 and has played across the UK and Europe since, including b2b sets with DeWalta, Reiss (VBX), Clovis and more.

As co-founder of The OOZ Collective, OOZ Records label and a resident DJ at OOZ and Palace Vinyl, Laurence has been gaining traction in London’s underground scene in recent times. Alongside playing at every OOZ party and building a relationship with the crowd, recent bookings include Fabric NYE 2023; Little Portland Street in support of Bushwacka; The Lion & Lamb with Shakolin (Closer); Wiggle with Terry Francis and Harry McCanna (2024); Lion & Lamb with Plant43 & Andre King (2025); Cloak N Dagger, Birmingham (2025).

Label for graphics for OOZ Records
by Laurence Watchorn.