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HERATIKS | |
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| Origin | Somerset, England |
| Genres | Tech house, bass house, house music |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Website | heratiks |
HERATIKS (pronounced "heretics") are a British electronic music duo formed in Somerset, England, consisting of record producers and DJs Justin Krause and James Wiggans.[1] The group produces tech house and house music.
History
[edit]HERATIKS was formed in October 2024 by Justin Krause, based in Bridgwater, and James Wiggans, based in Weston-super-Mare.[1] Prior to the project, Krause had worked as an international DJ.[1]
The duo's debut single, "Drop Tha Spot", was signed to Data Transmission's sub-label dt weapons in late 2024.[2] In July 2025, the track was featured on BBC Introducing in the West.[3] Following its commercial release in August 2025, the track reached number 23 on the Traxsource Tech House chart.[2]
In 2026, HERATIKS released a follow-up single titled "Hands Up High" on dt weapons, which reached number 55 on the Traxsource Tech House chart.[4] That same year, the duo produced official remixes for Charlie Big, Shanie and Lizzie Curious.[5] Their remix of "Read My Lips" reached number 1 on the UK Music Week Commercial Pop chart.[6] A subsequent remix for "Rub-Ah-Dub" reached number 3 on both the Music Week Commercial Pop and Upfront Club charts.[7]
The duo has performed at UK venues and events including Ministry of Sound in London, the ECHO Boat Party on the River Thames and the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare.[1][8]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Label | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Drop Tha Spot" | dt weapons | Traxsource Tech House: #23 |
| 2026 | "Hands Up High" | dt weapons | Traxsource Tech House: #55 |
Remixes
[edit]| Year | Artist | Title | Label | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Charlie Big x Shanie x Lizzie Curious | "Read My Lips" (HERATIKS Remix) | Nu Hope / World Wide Record | UK Music Week Commercial Pop: #1 |
| 2026 | Charlie Big x Shanie x Lizzie Curious | "Rub-Ah-Dub" (HERATIKS Remix) | Nu Hope | UK Music Week Commercial Pop: #3 UK Music Week Upfront Club: #3 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Bridgwater act HERATIKS get radio play and big name backing". Bridgwater Mercury. 2024.
- 1 2 "HERATIKS boot the doors in with Drop Tha Spot on dt weapons". Data Transmission. 2025.
- ↑ "BBC Introducing in the West". BBC Music Introducing. July 2025. BBC Radio Bristol.
{{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter|presenter=ignored (help) - ↑ "HERATIKS return on dt weapons with Hands Up High". Data Transmission. 2026.
- ↑ "Bridgwater duo HERATIKS release Read My Lips remix". Somerset County Gazette. 2026.
- ↑ Jones, Alan (March 2026). "Analysis: Harris & Kasabian ease to the summit". Music Week. No. Chart Week 12. p. 24.
- ↑ "Club Charts: Commercial Pop & Upfront Club Top 30". Music Week. No. Chart Week 25. June 2026. p. 28.
- ↑ "Ibiza experience coming to Weston's Grand Pier in August". The Weston Mercury. 2026.
Category:British electronic music duos Category:Musicians from Somerset Category:Musical groups established in 2024
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