Cosmic Chaos: locked-in techno and the power of the underground

Irish-born, Liverpool-rooted DJ and producer Cosmic Chaos has been steadily carving out a space in the UK underground with hypnotic, groove-driven techno built for deep dancefloor immersion. As the founder of Natural States, he’s not only shaping his own sound but helping cultivate a community—bringing together local talent and international names under one shared energy.

With releases spanning Nervous Records and Three Six Zero Recordings, and continued support from BBC Radio 1 Dance Introducing, Cosmic Chaos is building momentum while staying grounded in authenticity, flow, and connection on the dancefloor.

Your sound is described as hypnotic and floor-focused — what draws you to that style of techno, and what do you want people to feel in your sets?

I’ve always been pulled towards repetition and that slow, subtle progression in music. The kind of track that doesn’t grab you straight away, but before you know it, you’re fully inside it. That hypnotic,groove driven techno just creates a space where people can switch off from everything else and properly lose themselves. That’s what excites me most. When I’m playing, I want people to feel completely locked in,like time has gone a bit soft around the edges, and they’re just fully in the moment. It’s never really about big drops or obvious moments, it’s more about keeping that energy flowing and building a proper connection.

You’ve built a strong connection with Liverpool’s underground scene — what is it about that city that’s shaped you as an artist?

Liverpool’s got a proper energy about it. It’s raw and honest and people care about what they’re hearing. There’s a strong sense of community and people are open minded, but at the same time they’ll see straight through you if you’re not being genuine. That’s shaped me I’d say. There’s also the mindset where no one’s waiting around for permission. If you want something, you build it yourself, and that’s been a big influence in the past.

As the founder of Natural States, how important is it for you to platform both local and international artists, and what have you learned from running your own events?

I started Natural States in 2018 one year after moving to Liverpool for Uni. It was always about creating a space where local up and coming artists could be on the same lineup as more established international names, not as separate things but all part of the same conversation. Bringing that together lifts everyone and helps build something stronger in the scene. I also started it because it’s so difficult to get booked for gigs so the obvious way was to organise it myself.

Running parties has taught me a lot, mainly just how much goes on behind the scenes, but also how important it is to stay true to what you’re trying to do. You realise quickly that the small details matter, no phone policy, the sound, how the lineup flows, the overall feeling in the room.

You’ve had consistent support from BBC Radio 1 Dance Introducing — how has that recognition impacted your confidence and trajectory as a producer?

Getting that bit of support is always lovely. When you’re working on your own, it’s easy to start doubting yourself, so having people back what you’re doing gives you a serious lift. It’s opened a few doors I probably wouldn’t have had access to otherwise ,but more than that, it’s made me feel like I’m on the right track creatively. It makes you want to keep pushing your own sound instead of following whatever’s trending.

From releases on Nervous Records and Three Six Zero to your DJ sets, how do you balance your identity as both a producer and a selector?

I think tied together. When I’m producing, I’m learning more about how tracks are built and how energy moves, and that feeds straight into how I play. Then when I’m DJing, I’m seeing how people react on the floor, what builds tension, what releases it, and I try to take that back into the producing side. I wouldn’t really separate them, just trying to create a feeling that connects with people.