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Rob Gordon is an influential electronic producer and sound engineer from Sheffield, UK. He is one-third of an unspecified group and co-founder of Warp Records. Gordon began his career in the local music scene, working with various artists and engineering, editing, and producing for acts such as Krush, Age Of Chance, and Pop Will Eat Itself. In 1989, he helped establish Warp Records alongside other key figures, where he released his debut track "Track with No Name" as part of Forgemasters. Through his A&R and production efforts, he significantly influenced the label's early sound. He also collaborated with several artists on the Network label, contributing to the development of the "Bass and Bleep" sound that blended Detroit techno with British experimental minimalism. In 1996, Gordon released a solo single as Black Knight on David Moufang's Source imprint, followed by a full-length LP and an EP co-produced with Moufang under the name "View To View." That same year, he also collaborated with Pete Namlook on the album Ozoona, released on Fax label. Currently, Rob Gordon runs Trash & Ready Records and operates his own mastering, production, and mixing facility. He has worked with numerous artists, including Jenny Romeo, Kid Acne, Toddla T, Bromheads Jacket, I-Monster, and Roots Manuva, among others.

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