Joey Riot
Joey Riot, born Joseph McHugh in Scotland, is a hardcore DJ who co-founded Lethal Theory Records in 2007 alongside DJ Kurt, a label that went on to win Best Label at the Hardcore Awards in 2009. He has released more than 150 tracks over the course of his career and regularly plays at HTID, Slammin Vinyl, and Global Gathering, three events that sit at the center of the UK hardcore and happy hardcore scene. His label work with DJ Kurt has given him a platform to release his own productions alongside those of other hardcore artists, reinforcing his standing within a genre built around a tight-knit community of producers and DJs. Riot's touring and club dates have kept him closely tied to the UK hardcore circuit rather than more mainstream festival bookings, and his prolific release output has made him a consistent presence on hardcore compilations and radio shows. The Best Label award for Lethal Theory Records in 2009 marked a high point of recognition from within the scene for the partnership between Riot and DJ Kurt.