Sabin first started writing electronic music when he was 15. By the time he was 16, Sabin started recording under the name "Unicorn Kid". When asked about the name of the act, Sabin stated, "There's no real story behind the name, it just kind of came about and fitted in with the fun, magical nature of the music."Emerging in 2007, Unicorn Kid helped spark the brief revival of
chiptune, a genre which involves making dance music using the sound chips from old
game consoles. This was alongside such performers as Anamanaguchi, RushJet1 and Dubmood.
Early years (2009–2010) After two self-released EPs, 'Lion Hat' was released in early 2009 on Euphonios, a Scottish-based independent label, followed up by 'Wee Monsters'/'Animal City' (Euphonios 2009). In mid-2009, Sabin remixed the
Pet Shop Boys single "
Did You See Me Coming?". The Unicorn Kid mix was released on the 12" vinyl version and as part of the digital bundle. In April 2010, Sabin provided the first remix of the
Gorillaz track "
Superfast Jellyfish".
Dreamcatcher and Wild Life (2010–2011) Signed by
EMI Music Publishing in 2009, Sabin initially released his material through the Euphonios label, but signed to
Ministry of Sound in February 2010 and
Ultra Records in the USA. His first release on
Ministry of Sound was the track "Dreamcatcher", followed by Wild Life in October 2010. In 2009, following an appearance at
T in the Park and support slots for
Calvin Harris, played two official shows at
In the City and
Sŵn Festival. Unicorn Kid has also supported Pet Shop Boys in Scotland, and in early 2010 supported
Hadouken! on their UK tour before performing several shows at
SXSW as one of the official
Scottish Arts Council representatives. He returned to SXSW in 2011, and featured in a
BBC Scotland documentary.
Tidal Rave and Brain Wash (2011–2014) In August 2011, Unicorn Kid released the three track 'Tidal Rave' EP, with the final track "True Love Fantasy" featuring as 'Hottest Record in the World' on the 25 August 2011
Zane Lowe show on BBC Radio 1. It was then featured on the BBC's 'In New Music We Trust' playlist and as 'Record of the Week' by both
Nick Grimshaw and
Huw Stephens. The track includes vocals from Talk to Animals, with whom Sabin had collaborated on his first release. Unicorn Kid was the support act for synth-pop musician
Owl City on his rescheduled UK and European tour in September/October 2011. In December 2011, Unicorn Kid featured as part of BBC Radio 1's Festive Festival showcasing 2011's rising stars hotly tipped for big things in the New Year. In April 2012, Sabin released a new track "Pure Space" for free download just prior to a UK tour with
Major Lazer. The track premiered online on
The Fader. Despite no advertisement or announcement from either Sabin or 3Beat, he released his debut album
Brain Wash on iTunes via 3Beat Records on 27 January 2014. It contained 11 tracks, many of which were previously released.
The End of Unicorn Kid (2014) On 7 September, after being released from his contract with 3Beat, Sabin announced via Twitter that he had called it quits as Unicorn Kid because he was not enjoying the direction his music was going under the alias. He announced that he will be back later in 2014 with a brand new project.
Plush (since 2017) On 7 September 2017 Sabin released a DJ set called
birth of plush as Plush, featuring an original composition. On 24 October 2022 Doss released the single "Look (All Night Mix)" with production credits featuring Plush. ==Personal life==