The Nomad

The Nomad (aka DJ and producer, Daimon Schwalger) released one of New Zealand's first drum and bass albums, Movement, (co-produced by Tiki Taane) in 1998. The album caught the attention of British dance music pioneers Rockers Hi Fi and sparked a lengthy collaboration. The electronica extraordinaire has gone on to make six albums (Second Selection won a 2000 BNet music award for Best Dub Hip Hop Reggae Release); his latest featuring deck work with a stellar line up of Kiwi musicians, including King Kapisi and Jon Toogood.