John Hislop, known as Culprate, is a British electronic music producer. Hislop began a career in the UK dubstep scene, releasing EPs on labels including Dubsaw Recordings and Inspected Records between 2010 and 2013. Singles include “Don't Do That” / “Rotary” (2009) and “Trench Foot” / “Flagrance” (2010). In 2014, Hislop released the album Deliverance, which was crowdfunded on Indiegogo and noted for an experimental style. Hislop founded the label Open Outlets in 2014 to release music incorporating influences from experimental rock bands including Radiohead and Pink Floyd. In 2022, Hislop released the album αριθμός τέσσερα, which features live instrumentation and complex sound design. Culprate has collaborated with artists including Modestep, Phace, and KOAN Sound.
