Alex Smoke

Alex Smoke (born Alex Menzies) is a Glasgow-born electronic producer and DJ known for weaving moody techno with unexpected classical flourishes. Emerging in the early 2000s, he carved a niche with his melancholic synths, hypnotic rhythms, and a cinematic sensibility that nods to his classical training. A staple of labels like Soma Records and his own *Hum+Haw* imprint, he’s also released under the alias Wraetlic, exploring darker, experimental textures. Recent years have seen him drop genre-blurring EPs like *Coypu* and *Other World Music, Vol. II*, alongside sleek remixes for acts like Tale Of Us, proving he’s still a shapeshifter in the underground. Whether crafting brooding club tools or ambient-leaning soundscapes, Smoke’s music feels both futuristic and deeply human—a signature tension that’s kept him relevant for over two decades.