22a label boss, multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ, Ed ‘Tenderlonious’ Cawthorne is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the U.K.'s underground music scene.

His record label, 22a, is one of the most respected independent record labels in the UK, credited with influencing a generation of young musicians and producers in London as well as internationally.

His music has proven him to be one of the most versatile and uninhibited artists in music today, blending genres and multi-instrumentation with style and ease. Whether it be jazz fusion with his band Ruby Rushton, Hindustani classical with Pakistani quartet Jaubi or deep house, electro funk and ambient electronica in his solo studio productions, he has accumulated a back catalogue of releases and collaborations that unveil a musician who is continuously striving to evolve and push the boundaries of sound.

His various live projects, and studio productions have gained high praise and support from some of the key publications, tastemakers, DJ’s and radio stations in the world, such as; The Guardian, Gilles Peterson, Rolling Stone, Iggy Pop, Bonobo, Downbeat, Bradley Zero, Mixmag, Tom Ravenscroft, Huey Morgan, The Wire, Benji B, Jamz Supernova, Mojo and many more.

Dennis Ayler's debut EP 'No Comment' gives the listener a chance to step into Dennis Ayler's world, where drum machines play cards with electric guitars and lead synths do private strips for kicks.