There are five artists who share the name Holden: a London-based producer, a French duo, a disbanded Californian trio and a young Russian musician. Holden #1 is London based producer and DJ James Holden. He produces and plays a style that merges progressive house, techno and electronica. Better known as James Holden, he only released a few things under the name Holden, namely his more IDM based music. Holden #2, the French duo, began recording in 1997.