ACID FRAN

How many years ago did you started playing techno?

About 9 years since I have been progressively following Techno culture and around 7 years since I have started mixing and training more seriously.

Why did you choose to be a Techno DJ?

I started going to electronic music festivals in 2014 or so, listening to more commercial electronic music.

Over the years my taste was changing and leaning towards underground Techno, with which I felt I had a special connection. I wanted to delve into what I liked, wanting to be the one who mixed or created that music. I started taking small steps until today that I have been fortunate to have a place in this world, expressing myself through my music, always without pause and with great outlook for the future.

What musical lines do you prefer to play?

Currently the main line and the one that most transmits me is Hard Techno and the purest Techno. Over the years, I have increased in BPM and musical intensity. However, I also like to include, especially at the beginning of my sets or in alternative occasions, Peak Time, Raw and substitutes.

I do not like to trap myself in specific sounds, I prefer to innovate and always attempt my music is original without leaving behind the classic, surprising, fresh, dark, ACID, that transmits good vibes, intensity, that touches my soul, makes me vibrate and excite me; and in that way, notice that it is transmitted to the people who are listening to me at that moment. By achieving that, I am already more than satisfied with my work.

What do you hope for the future of the music scene?

I want to keep growing more and more as it has happened in recent years. I want to keep the underground essence, more pure, continue to contribute my bit to transmit what I feel for Techno and its culture.

Who is your favorite DJ or reference inspiration?

My biggest inspirations in Techno music are Richie Hawtin, Kobosil, Nina Kraviz, Dax J and an special mention to Fatima Hajji, I discovered her when I didn’t know deeply about this genre, that was on the closing of her stage in the first edition of the Valencian festival called Medusa and at the moment that I heard her the music made a click, I connected and started to understand and feel Techno music and from there I started to feel more interested for this style and culture.

And outside of Techno, my greatest inspiration and for whom I started listening to electronic music was Skrillex, and I still have a special admiration for him.

Do you have a favorite track?

As for favorite Techno track… many I could tell you now and tomorrow others when listening to new ones to which I feel connected with, so I will not stay with a track, as these are best heard mixed with the essence of the DJ who plays them and live.

But I will tell you one of my favorite songs, which I heard at the end of one of my favorite series, The Sopranos. Although the theme could be said to be about love between two people, the

title and lyrics are motivating. I apply it to my everyday because I never stop believing. The song is Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey.

If you want to add something else, what would it be?

Whoever wants to achieve on a dream, dedicate to something that they like, advance in what they love, they mustn’t throw the towel, you need to put passion, constancy, obsession to get it, develop in that and always with optimism.

Thanks to all for reading this, see you in the dancefloor.