Poser discusses new track By ur side

POSER is back with By Ur Side, a spacey, break-infused UK garage anthem that seamlessly blends raw club energy with deep emotional storytelling. Following the success of Good Time, his latest release—out February 28th—cements his reputation for crafting dancefloor-ready tracks with heart. First debuting on BBC Radio 1’s Introducing mix with Jess Iszatt, By Ur Side draws inspiration from innovators like Overmono and Jamie xx, showcasing POSER’s ability to merge nostalgic garage rhythms with cutting-edge production. With recent support slots for O’Flynn and Oden & Fatzo, and an upcoming live debut at Roundhouse ThreeSixty Festival in April, POSER is proving to be a force in the UK electronic scene.

'By Ur Side' blends UK garage with contemporary club music while carrying deep emotional weight. What inspired the track, and how did your first year in London shape its sound?

I think the main inspiration for the track came from being out in London more and being exposed to so many new sounds. I was a massive UKG & breaks fan but it's not something that was as popular in Dublin at the time. Moving to London inspired and opened me up to so many new sounds. As well as this, I have to give a shoutout to my two roommates Rory & Ryan for putting me on to so much new music and keeping me inspired.

Your music balances raw club energy with intricate storytelling. How do you approach crafting tracks that work both on the dance floor and as personal listening experiences?

I started taking production really seriously during COVID as an escape. Because of this, everything I made was a personal listening experience, meant to be listened to at home. Since then, I've been inspired so much more by seeing my favourite artists live and I wanted to hear my music played in clubs while also staying true to the reason I began producing. As well as this, most of my tracks are made at home in headphones so I'm the only one listening 90% of the time.

You’ve drawn influence from artists like Overmono and Jamie xx. How have these inspirations influenced your production style, and how do you put your own spin on the genre?

The common thread between them is their sampling ability and I think that's what I'm most influenced by. Their ability to find a vocal and build a whole different world around it, completely changing the context of the song. I think Jamie XX is such a consistent inspiration due to how well he can find all these different pockets in electronic music, which is something I strive for in my own career and beyond. I've seen Overmono 3 or 4 times now and every time I've seen them, I'm always so inspired by how they can balance heavy club tracks and raw emotion. 

You’re set to make your live debut at Roundhouse ThreeSixty Festival in April. How are you preparing for this milestone, and what can audiences expect from your live performance?

I'm nervous I can't lie ! I never spent any time in bands or anything growing up so this is my first real time playing in front of a crowd, not just DJing. Roundhouse has been so helpful over the past year in giving me a space to work on music and build this live show. I think audiences can expect a 100% POSER set, with some twists on my own tracks and some amazing remixes of some of my favourite artists.