HERATIKS

HERATIKS (pronounced "Heh-ruh-tiks") are the Southwest UK-based DJ/Producer duo, Justin Krause & James Wiggans. They specialise in crafting booty shakin' tech, bass and deep house for the global dance floor. Their debut original, 'Drop Tha Spot', landed with a massive impact on dt weapons (Data Transmission). It stormed the Traxsource Top 25, was crowned a 'Sound of the Weekend' by BBC Introducing and earned global DJ support from industry heavyweights such as Joris Voorn, AC Slater, Paco Osuna, Dennis Cruz, Steve Bug and Sam Supplier with plays from California to New York and Miami to Amsterdam and Ibiza to Australia’s Kiss Fm Dance! From intimate beach parties in Cornwall to the iconic Ministry of Sound in London, the HERATIKS energy is infectious and built for discerning crowds. This website is your central hub for all upcoming shows, new music fresh from the studio, collaborations, music industry articles and insights from our journey. Welcome.

HERATIKS in the 103 @ Ministy of Sound
What a night. What a trip. So good!
MINISTRY OF SOUND
This is not a drill, Heathens! We are absolutely buzzing to announce that we are in with a chance of playing at one of the most legendary clubs on the planet, Ministry of Sound in London on Friday 8th August!
Our Debut Single “Drop Tha Spot” is OUT NOW!
Happy Release Day, Heathens! Our brand new, debut original track, “Drop Tha Spot,” is officially out in the world, and we are absolutely buzzing to finally share it with you all!
We're on BBC Introducing "The Sound of the Weekend!"
Our new single, "DROP THA SPOT", forthcoming on DT Weapons on 6th August, is BBC Introducing’s “Sound of the Weekend”.
Cornwall Debut: Ink Events at The Unicorn, Porthtowan
Get Ready for the INK Events BBQ Beach Fete at The Unicorn, Porthtowan!
HERATIKS Grill an Industry Pro on PRS & Music Royalties
It’s an awesome feeling when you finish a track, send it out and then start hearing it’s getting support from DJs in completely different parts of the world. We know we've had our music played everywhere from Miami and Amsterdam to après-ski parties in the French Alps, sets in Ibiza, and clubs all across the UK. But after the initial buzz, a question sometimes lingers: how do those plays actually turn into money in our bank accounts?
“DROP THA SPOT” IS MASTERED & HERATIKS ARE MAKING MOVES
This is the moment it all clicks. The final, official master for “DROP THA SPOT” has landed from the wizards at Most Wanted Audio, and honestly, it’s sounding even bigger than we could have hoped. The energy is unreal. Hearing it in its final form has us absolutely buzzing and ready for what’s next.
HERATIKS @ House of Funk (set)
Calling all Heathens! HERATIKS bring the heat to House of Funk! 
HERATIKS to Play Echo Boat Party in London!
HERATIKS are making our DEBUT at the LEGENDARY Echo Halloween Boat Party! HEATHENS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
HERATIKS @ Immunity Festival 4th - 6th June 2025
Catch us on The Fusion Project Takeover on Sunday! // 3 Days of family friendly festival fun!
Summer House Vibes
We’re buzzing to hit up Summer House Vibes this June 14th, brought to you by An‑X‑Ception events. Expect ten solid hours of energy across two stages, food, camping, community, and most importantly, serious House energy at this mini festival - an afternoon and evening of summer house vibes. A selection of some of the south wests finest DJs and special guest MC Ribbz
Heratiks Sign Debut Track ‘Drop Tha Spot’ to DT Weapons
We’re beyond excited to announce that our debut original track ‘Drop Tha Spot’ has officially been signed to dt weapons — part of the highly respected Data Transmission Records family.
OFF THE GRID: Bank Holiday Day Party | Bridgwater
Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Sunday that won’t rinse your wallet? Skip the £80+ festival madness and get OFF THE GRID at The Great Escape (Artichoke), Bridgwater — a day party for those who want real music, proper energy, and no-nonsense vibes.
HERATIKS Return to Bomba, Exeter | Terrace Takeover
Up Close And Personal bring the vibe and we bring the energy!
HERATIKS UPDATE Spring/Summer into Autumn Show Dates!
HERATIKS Spring/Summer and into the Autumn Shows – New Dates Added!
Demo Feedback Session
A Little Rave Horn
2025 UPCOMING SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Looking for peak time, booty shaking Tech an d Bass Music DJ sets for your events or festivals? Here's our current upcoming gigs across the South West, including club nights, festivals, and guest radio appearances. Catch us dropping brand-new unreleased tracks, exclusive remixes, and high-energy sets throughout spring and summer 2025!!
Heratiks | No.10 on Spinnin' Records Talent Pool Charts
Heratiks @ House of Funk | Taunton
House of Funk is hoppin’ out of hibernation to show you how no one should ever run an events company :’( Yes it’s in two weeks, yes you should sell your kidney and spend the money on having rabbit ear transplant and drag your sorry asses down to Bar 61 where we promise to make all your worst nightmares come true for a marvellous live action crucifixion of the Easter Bunny himself.
HERATIKS @ Raise The Roof | Bomba, Exeter
BOMBA at Exeter Quay is the place to be on Friday 19th April 2025 as we came together for RAISE THE ROOF – a night of house music, good vibes, and giving back! This event isn't just about bringing people to the dancefloor; it's about making a real impact in our community.
FAT BASS (WIP)
A Work In Progress (WIP)... it's going to be a stormer to follow up "Drop Tha Spot" which is currently under offers for signing.
PHOTOSHOOT
BRANDING
SOUNDCLOUD
Follow Heratiks on Soundcloud to keep up to date with sounds we're pushing, cheeky works in progresses we upload and anything else we're listening too also!
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Edge of Saturday Night Remix
Heratiks (Justin Krause & James Wiggans) each individually being busy in the music scene prior to starting heratiks, drop their first OFFICIAL release, a tech-house dancefloor weapon, flipping The Blessed Madonna & Kylie Minogue’s "Edge of Saturday Night" into a bumping, groove-heavy remix built for peak-time madness.
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