ABOUT STANTON WARRIORS
MARK YARDLEY & DOMINIC BUTLER
Stanton Warriors are the British electronic music duo founded by Mark Yardley and Dominic Butler in the late 1990s. Bringing together their backgrounds in UK garage, house, breakbeat and underground club culture, the pair developed a distinctive, bass-driven sound that has influenced electronic music for more than 25 years.
From their early days working together in London's burgeoning UK garage scene to their breakthrough Stanton Sessions release on XL Recordings, Stanton Warriors have built an international reputation as producers, remixers and DJs, with an extensive catalogue of original music, albums, collaborations and remixes.
Their releases have appeared on labels including XL Recordings, V2, Fabric, Skint, Universal and their own Punks Music imprint, while their remixes and productions have connected them with artists ranging from Fatboy Slim, Missy Elliott and Basement Jaxx to contemporary house and bass music producers.
Alongside their recorded output, Stanton Warriors have performed at clubs and festivals worldwide, including Coachella, Glastonbury, Ultra and Burning Man.
THE TWO HALVES OF STANTON WARRIORS
At the heart of Stanton Warriors is the creative partnership between Mark Yardley and Dominic Butler. Their complementary musical backgrounds and skills have shaped the duo's sound and identity since its beginning, with Mark now concentrating primarily on music production and studio work, while Dominic leads the project's live DJ performances.
MARK YARDLEY
Co-founder | Artist | Producer | Composer | DJ
Mark Yardley is one half of Stanton Warriors, with a career spanning music production, songwriting, remixing, DJing and sound engineering.
Emerging from the UK's early garage and house scene, working with artists such as Tuff Jam, Scott Garcia, Ray Hurley, Dominic Spreadlove and MC Creed, Mark's musical and production background has played a central role in developing the signature Stanton Warriors sound, combining intricate rhythmic programming, heavy basslines, distinctive hooks and club-focused arrangements.
His work spans the duo's catalogue, from its earliest releases through to its studio albums, original productions, collaborations and remixes, created in his West London recording studio.
Beyond Stanton Warriors, Mark has released music under several aliases, including Marshall F, and has collaborated with producers and artists such as Alex Metric, Chris Lorenzo, Marten Hørger and David Guetta. He also works independently as a composer, producer and mixing engineer for other artists and commercial projects.
Having recently stepped back from regular touring and DJ performances, Mark now focuses on music creation, production and his wider studio work, alongside his broader ongoing role in managing the Stanton Warriors brand portfolio.
DOMINIC BUTLER
Co-founder | Artist | DJ | Co-producer
Dominic Butler, also known as Dominic B, is one half of Stanton Warriors, with a background in DJing, music programming, A&R and club culture.
With roots in Bristol's underground dance music scene, Dominic's early career encompassed DJing, club promotion and A&R, including work within London's formative UK garage movement.
His musical influences, DJ experience and creative perspective have helped shape the duo's identity, repertoire and connection with club audiences around the world.
Alongside his involvement in Stanton Warriors' recordings and musical direction, Dominic has played a prominent role in managing the project's international DJ performances, touring and live representation.
Today, Dominic continues to lead Stanton Warriors' live DJ schedule, bringing the duo's sound to clubs and festivals internationally.
THE MUSIC
Over more than two decades, Stanton Warriors have built a catalogue spanning original productions, remixes, collaborations and studio albums, from the influential Stanton Sessions through to their later releases on Punks Music and other labels.
Their sound has evolved alongside electronic music itself, drawing on the energy of UK garage, breakbeat, house and bass music while maintaining the rhythmic identity and production approach that first established the duo.
With their individual activities extending across live performance, music production and wider creative projects, Stanton Warriors continue to connect their musical roots with contemporary club culture.