Roo AOTD #103 Detox Unit

By Daniel Karasek | May 16, 2025

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2025! Only 27 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only Detox Unit. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

Detox Unit, also known as Joseph Roberts, is the sonic architect who’s been quietly reshaping the contours of experimental bass music. Emerging from the creative depths of Austin, Texas, this electronic producer has carved out a niche as both a boundary-pusher and a crowd-controller, channeling a style that marries intricate sound design with raw, visceral energy. A blend of breakbeats, dubstep, and hip-hop laced with futuristic textures defines his work, creating tracks that feel as cerebral as they are primal. His is the kind of music that doesn’t just demand attention but commands surrender.

There’s a craft to Detox Unit’s performances that transcends typical DJ fare. It’s more than just dropping tracks—it’s constructing a world. He pairs his finely tuned auditory palette with visual collaborations that pull audiences deeper into his retro-futuristic vision. His sets are alive, kinetic, and brimming with unpredictability, pushing the live electronic format to exhilarating heights.

Festival-goers know the Detox Unit name well, with appearances at Solasta, Yonderville, and Quasar cementing his reputation as a must-see act. Whether collaborating with other forward-thinking artists or diving solo into the boundless potential of his soundscapes, Detox Unit is building something that feels bigger than music—it’s an experience, a movement, a signal of what’s next.

For those looking to get lost in sound and vision, Detox Unit is a guide you didn’t know you needed but won’t want to lose sight of.