Launched earlier this year ‘Leaders Of The New School’ has become a popular sub label of Toolroom Records. This ultra-hot digital label focuses on giving a platform to the brightest, best new talent from around the world, while also drawing attention to established artists who have not yet gained the recognition that Toolroom thinks they deserve. The label is all about strong talent, new music, and the freshest sounds. As Mark Knight explains, “This is the evolution of our ‘Leaders Of The New School EP’ series, which was breaking ground for artists like Richard Dinsdale & Patrick La Funk. We are giving artists the opportunity to release on a bigger label… both up-and-coming artists who are creating hot music that’s rocking dancefloors across the globe, AND artists that have been working the scene for years, but not necessarily had the spotlight they’re worthy of.” 10 releases in and Kate Lawler takes up the reigns to mix some of her highlights from the label, delivering an electrifying DJ mix that secures her position as the one of the leading female DJs in the country. In the mix Kate weaves together the diverse and dazzling sounds of the Leaders imprint in her own inimitable, infectious style. Since she burst into the UK’s consciousness back in 2004, Kate Lawler has worked harder than most at getting the world to sit up and take notice. Successfully building herself a reputation as a formidable talent, she regularly rocks the UK’s premier venues and music festivals, ranging from Godskitchen to Colours in Scotland, Lush in Ireland and of course her massive residency at the legendary Sankey’s in Manchester. If you’ve ever seen Kate DJ, you’ll know that she’s as much a part of the crowd as she is maestro of the music! With her profile exploding at home, it was only a matter of time before she smashed onto the international stage. Clocking up the air miles, 2008 is the year that’s seen Kate establish an army of fans on every continent.