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Welcome, Davide. How did your musical career start?

Hi guys, it is a pleasure to meet you and thanks for the invitation. I have always been a lover of all genres of music, even as a child I used to handle and listen to all my parents’ cassette tapes and CDs (dance, pop, rock, 70s,80s,90s) on the stereo. My mom was also a pianist, most likely she passed on the daimon for music to me. During my teenage years, I got into electronic music and djing by listening and watching on YouTube the djsets of top artists around the world, I was fascinated. So I decided to get my first DJ headphones, which I still jealously keep. I started messing around with Virtual Dj on my first laptop and never stopped. At parties with friends I would always offer to put on music and create compilations on CDs for everyone. This love grew stronger and stronger between club nights and festivals, and in 2015 I decided I wanted to officially perform as a DJ in the main clubs in my area, later becoming resident DJ for Guendalina Club and Industrie Musicali. As the years went by, growing a lot as a DJ and also opening nights for big DJs, I realized I also wanted to learn how to produce to create my own music. In 2019 so I released my first record on a label and since then I have never stopped.

We have seen that you have made your way in the music world with well-known labels, some of which are announced for the coming months. Is there any particular release that you’re excited to share with our audience?

Each label for me represents a different emotion, I choose each label based on what I want to convey and with whom I feel most artistically connected. I have signed to many major labels that have made and are making a big impact on the history of electronic music, but I have to say that, yes, I have a particular preference due to old beautiful memories that have marked my career in some way. This is my first release on Ellen Allien’s legendary label, BPitch, which I especially thank for the opportunity and trust given to me. The passion for techno really started thanks to a release released on BPitch, Paul Kalkbrenner’s legendary album Berlin Calling, back in 2008. Since that moment, BPitch has always been in my sights, so it’s like a new beginning for me, a confirmation to everything that has happened over the years, a confirmation for my crazy love for electronic music. Especially it is my first vinyl release. I love vinyl, I am a happy collector, so it is the perfect release for me.

Is there any specific advice you’ve received in your career that you’d like to pass on to new artists?

I have always been a self-taught fool, growing mistake by mistake but with a huge passion for this world. I realize that it is not an easy industry, in fact the exact opposite, it is becoming more and more difficult, keeping afloat only those who truly believe in it and those who get out of bed every day with just the thought of making music. One piece of advice I received from various artists at the beginning of my career, and which I fully considered, was to make a lot of music every day, to never stop at the various “No’s,” because record after record you subconsciously gain more and more mastery over your tastes, new production techniques and the design of your thoughts. Currently, when I am super inspired, I can close as many as 10 tracks a week. The advice I give to new artists then is to make music every day, keep banging your head against it, don’t give in to the many no’s you receive because that’s part of the game, and don’t get too fossilized by the judgment of others. Surround yourself only with sincere people who really love you, because they will be the ones who will cheer you up and spur you on when you have difficult times and various uncertainties. And for that I can only thank mainly my muse as well as my girlfriend, my family and my dear friends who have always supported me and believed in me from day 0.

What do you consider essential for connecting with the audience in a live performance or through your music?

That’s a good question. Getting in touch with the audience is not always easy, it depends on many factors, but one thing that is definitely fundamental for a DJ and especially for techno, is to start with a good sound system, it is the basis for the success of a party and in fact it is the first thing I want to know before confirming a date. The music selection, however, is what counts. If the audience has never heard me live, I would like to do a longer set than usual to get to know them and try to transport them along with me, on my journey. It takes patience to make a good connection.

How would you describe the growth of the underground techno scene recently?

It is definitely positive. I really appreciate the underground scene, there is a lot more respect among artists and for the music. There’s probably a little more selection and meritocracy, so I’m glad that many artists are choosing this path, the hardest road is always the one that can bring you fulfilling results. I love the underground in all its facets, the venues, the music, the vinyls, minimalism and the labels, there are so many very good artists that I enjoy listening to and observing.

If there’s anything else you’d like to add, what would it be?

Yes, I want to say loudly, that everyone has to respect this industry. Everyone has to respect the music. Everyone must respect the work of artists, supporting their work every time. BUY records on the appropriate platforms and don’t encourage piracy. Support emerging DJs more, because they need you; who are already famous have already achieved their goal. Focus on what you really want and not on ephemeral business, because there is nothing more fulfilling than achieving real goals and overcoming difficult challenges. For me, respect between artists and industry insiders is at the heart of everything; I want to be recognized for who I really am, and if I don’t succeed I will know that I have tried my hardest. Sometimes it only takes a little to change the world, but we don’t realize it. Commit every day, believe in it and be connected with what you do. Thank you.