A versatile British electronic music producer, international DJ, composer, and radio presenter with a career spanning over four decades.
He is best known for his pioneering work in the trance and progressive house genres, including a long-lasting string of collaborations with Solarstone.
He serves as the Label Manager and Head of A&R for Zenobius Records & Let There Be House NL.
Early Classical Beginnings:
He started his musical path as a classical concert pianist at 11 years of age.
Trance & Progressive Milestones:
In the late 1990s and 2000s, he co-created influential tracks under electronic aliases like Zodiac, Z2, and 2nd Element.
Chart Success:
His track "/ Want You" with Z2 reached number 6 on the official UK Indie charts and earned heavy rotation from legendary DJs Pete Tong and Paul van Dyk.
Collaborations:
McGruddy contributed vocals, piano, and lyrics to iconic trance tracks on Solarstone albums like Touchstone and Pure. His vocals on "Touch the Sky" were famously remixed by Paul Oakenfold for the track "Release".
Recent Releases:
He continues to launch electronic music, including his single's "2nd Element", "Beyond The Setting Sun" the progressive club weapon that is "Rattlesnake" alongside Xenmaster, "I Fell In Love With An Alien", "Iris" plus many more titles and remixes.
Radio Presenting & Live:
Select Radio:
He hosts a weekly electronic and house/tech/trancemusic show 'We Are One' every Friday night on the UK's Select Radio.
Public Appearances Include:
Gonzo’s Two Room, ADE , Reminiscence, Peach 33rd Birthday, Koko and international festival main stages in Romania, Malta and beyond for 2027
Summary:
A milestone year in volume of musical output and releases from Bill, with releases out already on Blackhole, Magik Muzik, Wyldcard & Interplay and singles, albums & e.p's planned for release on Zenobius Records & LTBH NL, the possibilities are endless!
