
Kode9
Scottish producer and DJ who founded the Hyperdub label in 2004 and helped shape early dubstep.
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Kode9: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Steve Goodman
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Nationality
- British
- Based in
- London, England
- Genres
- Dubstep, Uk bass, Future garage
- Labels
- Hyperdub (founder)
- Active since
- 1991
Essential tracks
- Portal2006
- Curious2006
- Black Sun2009
- Lagrange Point2022
Past festival appearances
Where Kode9 has played

Unsound (Krakow, Poland) 2026

SOUNDIT (Barcelona, Spain) 2026

Dekmantel Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 2025

SOJOURN Festival (Toronto, Canada) 2025
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kode9
Where is Kode9 from?
Kode9 is from Glasgow, Scotland. Nationality: British. Today Kode9 is based in London, England.
What is Kode9's real name?
Kode9's real name is Steve Goodman.
What kind of music does Kode9 play?
Kode9 plays dubstep, uk bass and future garage.
Does Kode9 have a record label?
Yes. Kode9 founded Hyperdub.
What are Kode9's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Portal" (2006), "Curious" (2006) and "Black Sun" (2009).
Labels
The labels Kode9 releases on and runs, with Beatport chart tracks from the last 12 months.
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