Pocket

Pocket (real name Louis Wyzgowski) is a Scottish multi-genre artist, producer, and songwriter from the country’s capital, Edinburgh. Pocket has been surrounded by music from a young age, growing up around a plethora of sounds from pioneers of their craft, such as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Brothers Johnson, to the laid-back sounds of Nancy Griffith, The Chicks and many more. He eventually found his passion for electronic and dance music through his discovery and developed passion for artists like The Prodigy and Fatboy Slim by way of film soundtracks. Wyzgowski, a sound design student and graduate with a Bachelor of Science from Edinburgh Napier University, has adorned many monikers over the years. One of which being the bass music alias ‘Watgood’, where he received support from EDM giants such as Alison Wonderland and Getter while releasing via labels such as Mad Decent, Steve Aoki’s ‘Dim Mak’, France’s Kitsune Maison, and many more. Through 2020, Wyzgowski started fresh under the name ‘Pocket’, culminating in the project’s debut release at the beginning of 2021. This shift into new territory sonically, utilizes the UK Garage, Two Step rhythms and texturally rich sounds that had been a fundamental inspiration to him over the years. With a focus on groove and texture, Pocket’s music strives to be inward and intimate. Taking inspiration from the moody, foley filled landscapes of the likes of Four Tet and Burial. This decision to bring the project into a more personal direction, proved to be wise, as within the first month of releasing his first single ‘Aquarium’, the artist began to receive acclaim beyond what he had forecasted. The music was heavily playlisted by Spotify editorial staff, leading to nods and support from artists such as Flume and Ellie Goulding, to name a few. So far in the span of Pocket’s four-year run, he has remixed the likes of Charli XCX, Masego, Venbee and Zed’s Dead, whilst releasing both remixes and singles alike with globally respected and renowned label giants EMI, Atlantic Records, Columbia, Capitol Records and Future Classic. Performing all over the UK, Pocket has landed support slots for some of music’s most prestigious acts, including Porter Robinson, Fred Again.. and Nero. These noteworthy achievements both on the music and touring front played pivotal roles in Pocket being listed as one of Mixmag’s Top 25 Artists to Watch. 2023 has seen the Scottish artist sign a record deal with Patrick Moxey’s ‘Helix Records’, through which his first official, larger body of work was released. The Summer brought us his 6-track EP titled ‘Love Disc’, which continued the momentum that was built and created in the years that preceded. The project received support from impactful editorials including CULTR, PAPER Mag, The DJ Life Mag, etc. This project provided a deeper look into the kind of artist Pocket could be, the range across his production, and how he was willing to take musical risks to cement himself as an important tastemaker in the dance music scene. So much so, that Pocket released an exclusive, custom, bespoke Sample Pack that provided artists and producers access and inside access to his production and sounds, which sold out within 48 hours. Pocket’s work over the past several years has not gone unnoticed by artists that span across, not only, the electronic space, but also the RnB and pop space, where he has and continues to produce for and alongside artists like BRONZE AVER, SACHI, Duskus, and more. 2024 primed Pocket’s ascension to continue at an extremely exciting clip. Talent buyers for some of the largest and most influential festivals, venues, and properties across North America came clamoring to get the artist to perform at their events; more specifically Avant Gardner/Brooklyn Mirage (New York), Red Rocks (Denver), Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas), Hard Summer (LA) and The Midway (San Francisco) to name a few. As we look ahead to 2025, Pocket is poised to carry this momentum forward by breaking into new markets, collaborating with emerging talent, and solidifying his status as a must-see artist on the global stage. The year ahead promises a slate of groundbreaking performances, including appearances at Electric Forest and Beyond Wonderland SoCal, as well as innovative releases that will continue to captivate audiences and set a new standard for multi-genre artists.