GINA DEMARCHI

Hi Gina, it’s a pleasure to meet you. For those who don’t know you, how did electronic music appear in your life?

Hi guys! First of all, thank you so much for inviting me to this platform of expression and for your participation in the interview.

My journey into electronic music began around the age of 15, going to clubs like “Pacha” and “Mandarine Park/tent” with people older than me, attending massive events. One of the most impactful moments I remember was seeing Richie Hawtin at my first Creamfields. I even have Richie’s “enter” tattooed on me. These are things I don’t usually mention because while he’s a legend, my musical tastes have evolved over time. However, from going to clubs and experiencing the music, I fell in love with that feeling.

Later on, I started studying and became interested in understanding the world that DJs created, how they made us feel so many things. I wanted to grasp how this whole mechanism of emotions, feelings, and perceptions worked. I began studying electronic music production because I wanted to create my own sound and use it as a channel for expression.

You are not only a DJ, you have also released several albums, what can you tell us about your creative process? Where do you find the inspiration to produce?

I believe that 80% of it is commitment and dedication, and 20% is inspiration in everyday life. I also think that studying is important to find a direction for where you want to go and to refine your sound more and more. I studied for 4 years with a teacher, where I learned how production works. Then, I took two more courses, and today I’m still studying. My journey in production has been about constantly listening to where I want to go, searching for something different within what already exists and what I enjoy. I love revisiting old sounds, those that aren’t trendy, the ones that remind me of the 80s and 90s, the 2000s techno that I couldn’t live through but would love to reincarnate into

Is there any release that has been particularly special for you?

The EP I’m creating for Raffaelle Attanasio for next year has a piece of my heart in it. It revolutionized me internally, and I’ve changed a lot in how I listen, think, perceive, and understand what I like. I’ve worked on this album for a long time, and it’s oriented towards a more 2000s techno sound, like the old vinyl records from those times.

In August we could see you at HÖR Berlín, tell us about your experience in this mythical booth?

It was familiar; I went with friends who supported me, and I felt at home. It’s an iconic place, and they make you feel very comfortable. I laughed, had fun, learned, and let go of many fears. I felt like I didn’t have enough time because I wanted to play a much longer set, but you can only play for an hour. It was a challenge to watch the clock and see the exact minute when you have to finish, but as I said, it was an adventure. A mystical place

Where would you like to play in the future?

One of the most iconic places I would love to play in the future is RSO, Berghain (for all the stories I’ve heard), and Intercell. They have unparalleled vibes and an unmatched sound system. I’m also working towards launching something of my own in the future, and I’d love to create my own event for this release, which I’ll announce soon.

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

Let art always be used as a means of expression, as a revolutionary tool, to go against the establishment. Let’s come together more, not create divisions, help generate and foster NEW projects and ideas. Let’s not remain in the COMFORT of what works, but seek beyond what already exists. Let’s give opportunities to new artists, to new artistic concepts. That way, our minds will expand and not shrink within a worn-out culture.