Seattle-based dj/producer Roman Zawodny is a rare beast. With around 20 years behind the decks and 10 years experience producing his own tracks, Roman has achieved notoriety on the global techno circuit. He’s released dozens of EPs and remixes on labels from around the globe including Yin Yang, Tech-Head, Naked Lunch and Platinum and Urban Kicks. In recent years his music has been played numerous times by techno’ s biggest players, including Dave Clarke, Carl Cox and Derrick May. He was part of the renowned Funky Tekno Tribe at the turn of the century, along with artists like Donald Glaude, Jeno and DJ Dan, and he’s played numerous MASSIVE techno events in London, Toronto and throughout the United States.

It’s surprising that we don’t see more of Roman playing on the Pacific Northwest club circuit as of late, the exception being his bookings at several notably large all-ages events. It’s certainly not for lack of talent, personality or the ability to stay current. Roman has all of that and more. However, at the end of the day, some artists choose to keep their heads down, focus on their craft and let the music speak for itself. That’s Roman, and it’s one of the reasons I have such massive respect for him. He thinks big, he plays big and he’s all about the music.

So when I decided to put together a Seattle-focused lineup for our November edition of STATIC at Groove Suite, I knew Roman would top the bill. And to introduce, or reintroduce, Roman, we asked him to share a little about himself, his past, present and future.

- Jack

But wait!!!! Before you get started reading this interview, you should hit play on this recent mix from Roman. You’ll need a good soundtrack for this one!

How and when did you get your start as a DJ and producer?

I started DJing back in the mid-nineties in Seattle…. can’t believe it was that long ago! I was into everything from acid house to techno to drum and bass. My first gig was a rave I threw at the University of Washington in the dorm, not the most likely of places to start but I got quite a few people to show up and I got my feet wet so-to-speak. Then I sent in a tape to C-89.5 and got a one-time chance to spin live on the radio. Legendary Lemon Twist promoter Mike Mercer happened to be tuning in that day. He took a liking to my style and called the radio station interested in having me play his night. That was the beginning of me DJing but not the beginning of my appreciation of electronic dance music. I was clubbing since fifteen at the Depot and Confetti’s in Portland back in the late eighties. Those places planted the seed of techno in my blood.

My producing years began in 2003, as I searched within to see what my own soul had to offer the EDM community. At first I collaborated with a few guys in the Seattle area, then felt the need to invest in my own gear and produce on my own time and in my own direction. I had the hunger to make music and was obsessed with it. From 2006 on, I would venture forth as co-label owner of F1 Recordings, then Reldz, Mad Hatter-HRD, and Urban Kickz. Reldz is releasing many of my tracks right now on Beatport, but this is some of my oldest material and doesn’t reflect where I’m at right now…it reflects where I was 6 years ago. My newest tracks would be on labels like Urban Kickz, Yin Yang, Tech-Head, Naked Lunch, Platinium etc.

ROMAN’S CATALOG ON BEATPORT

My favorite EP to date was for Donnell Knox’s Sonic Mind label. This Seres EP has an electro/techno track titled Drone that Dave Clarke took a keen liking to, playing it on his infamous radio show WhiteNoise. Dave has supported many of my tracks over the years.

ROMAN ZAWODNY – SERIES EP – SONIC MIND RECORDS

Who were some of your early influences? Who influences you today?

I love this question. The Acid House and Hip House movements influenced me in a huge way when I was a teenager. Fast Eddie, Tyree Cooper, Mr. Lee, Sundance…I was intrigued by this sound. It’s jacking and it’s underground. Tom rhythms, clever rhymes, and the Roland 303 came together to create a fusion of new possibility.

One of the first DJ’s to make a huge impression on me was one of Chicago’s treasures a man part myth, part legend, Terry Mullan. He was sharp, his programming was flawless. The music he played was a combination of house, acid, and techno. He was and still is unstoppable. Terry still influences me today, along with three very dedicated techno pioneers: Carl Cox, Dave Clarke and Derrick May…all of whom I am humbled and grateful to say have supported my work. Derrick even wrote me a nice message saying he played my track Flux at a party in Liege, Belgium.

ROMAN ZAWODNY – FLUX (PLAYED BY DERRICK MAY) 

Carl Cox can be seen here rocking Ultra Music Festival with a track I did for Teggno Recordings, titled Substance One.

You’ve released on a wide variety of labels. Who are some of the key artists, labels and crews you’ve collaborated with in the past? Who are some of the artists and labels you’re collaborating with today?

Relentless Crew from Chicago/Minneapolis: Jerome Baker, James Hammer, Jackie Simons III and yours truly. Each of these producers have their own wicked style. When I hear a track by Jerome I know it’s Jerome. ‘”It’s gotta beat” he always tells me. All genuine and all driven by the music, not by fame or money. These gents are all artists with a common denominator: talent. I’ve particularly enjoyed remixing for techno heroes Angel Alanis and Virgil Enzinger on their Slap Jaxx and I.cntrl labels respectively and I’ve done some work alongside my man Steel Grooves in Austin. Gotta say something about Rex (Steel Grooves)…he’s got tons of raw talent and a selfless attitude that is extremely rare in the music industry. His pride and joy, Capital Techno Recording (CTR) is a superb label that doesn’t hold back…gives it to you just the way it should be so as he would say, “Don’t be scared.” It’s an empowering attitude for creative work.

Any new production in the pipeline or releases coming up?

I’m working on a heater of an EP for Jerome Baker’s new label set to launch in the new year: Pinnacle Recordings, Chicago. Just got off the phone with him today and we’re both pumped. He’s got a couple releases coming out on Relief and Cajual; then we’re gonna pump up Pinnacle with a rotating release schedule. He’s done a large number of releases for my labels, so now I want to return the favor. It’s on in 2013. Time to make moves…

What is the most memorable show you’ve played over the years?

That’s easy. Off the bat I can tell you that playing in Toronto right after Joey Beltram at the DayBreaks party “Urbanation” July 10, 1999 was amazing. 7000 people showed up to a spot that held 4000…it went off. Dose crew was running things in Toronto at the time, but Ron Rivlin and his DayBreaks company set the bar. Loved playing for him in Toronto and London, Ontario numerous times.

You’ve clearly played a lot of shows, but it seems like you shifted your focus toward production a lot more in the past 4-5 years. Can you talk a little about that?

You’re right. I have shifted my focus to putting more time in the studio to refine my own sound. It’s critical to contribute one’s own compositions to the global music scene as well as playing other artists’ music as a DJ. Today’s digital music market is saturated with producers, many of whom emulate a similar, if not dead-on ditto approach. Keep in mind it is truly rewarding and normal to be influenced by other people’s productions, as many have done hard work before us to build the foundation of the underground music culture.

As a DJ, I’ve heard a lot of diversity from you within the techno genre over the years, whether it’s drum-heavy tribal sounds, high octane industrial-strength bangers, or even house, acid and disco influenced grooves. Can you talk a little about how your sound has evolved? How would you describe your sound today? How does it differ from a few years ago or even 10 years ago?

Back around the turn of the millennium I liked to jack it tough pretty much the entire set, chop up the crossfader quite a bit and go for gold knocking ‘em over the head. This was effective in its day, but times have changed and so have I. The fidelity of music and the intricacy of productions have gone to a whole new level. Though I still think that some of the best techno and house came out in the mid to late 90′s.

I played tracks at 135-138 BPM back in the day. Now I like to keep it around 128-130. There’s an incredible amount going on in terms of melody and effects and I think it’s good to give the music between beats room to breathe. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I’ll finish up my set in the mid 130′s when I’m in the zone and people are really having it. In terms of my current sound, it depends on the venue and time but generally I like to keep it jacking. There needs to be some tension. See if I can ignite it….

Techno music in general has gone through a lot of shifts in the past decade. What do you think about the evolution of the music? Where do you see those changes fitting in to your own approach?

I’m excited to see how the techno genre is covering a wider range of music than ever before. With that in mind, it’s difficult to clearly define where techno ends and tech-house or electro begins. This freedom of movement across and within the genres is breaking molds and giving artists free minds to explore new territory and expand their horizons a bit.

The advancements in production software have also enabled producers to put their ideas into their tracks efficiently, no matter how complicated or far-ranging those ideas might be. It’s important to get in there and make every sound count and strive for something unique. Forge your own identity with the tools available to you.

Here’s an example of what I’m talking about.. Dave Clarke playing a recent track I did called Locked Up on WhiteNoise stating, “This is the genre defying Roman Zawodny” - DAVE CLARKE WHITE NOISE RADIO FEATURING ROMAN’S TRACK “LOCKED UP”

Your first Portland club appearance in recent years is coming up at the November 2nd edition of SubSensory’s STATIC party. We’re really excited to hear you in action. What can we expect from you on this night?

I’m excited to come back to my hometown of Portland, and in essence come back to my roots. A lot of people have been talking about STATIC and your label SubSensory and it’s a big opportunity for me to connect with the scene there. For my set, expect the unexpected. It will be a night of hot tracks…many by artists across the globe that I think have tons of talent, yet aren’t as well known as they probably should be. I’m going to push some boundaries and test the crowd. Let’s go let’s go!

Thanks Roman, it’s really great to learn more about you. I’m really looking forward to sharing your sounds with the PDX crowd on November 2nd @ STATIC

Art of Hot – Dune EP – SubSensory Recordings
SSR049
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Kernal Key (Form/Definitive)
Rating: 4/5 stars (awesome)
Favourite Track: Spice Melange // Original Mix
Comment: very cool ep. support!

Miniminds (Global Underground)
Rating: 4/5 stars (awesome)
Favourite Track: Spice Melange // Original Mix
Comment: nice release

DJ Linus (exun – gigolo // pacha)
Rating: 5 stars (awesome)
Favourite Track: Arrakis // Original Mix
Comment: cool

Edgar de Ramon (Mindshake / Kiara records)
Rating: 4 stars (good stuff)
Favourite Track: The Vision // Original Mix
Downloading thank you

Joy Kitikonti (Start Records – Gouta Music – Natural Rhythm // Cocoricò (Italy))
Rating: 5 stars (awesome)
Favourite Track: Spice Melange // Original Mix
Love it! Thanks

Gabbi Lopez (release sustain/wavetec/archipel // cafe 1001/)
Rating: 4 stars (good stuff)
Favourite Track: Sleeper Must Awake // Original Mix
Comment:
good stuff tx

SLAM (Orde Meikle) (Soma // Slam – Various)
Rating: 4 stars (good stuff)
liking this – thanx – will spin

Alex Kennon (Cimelde, Mimique)
Rating: 4 stars (good stuff)
Favourite Track: Arrakis // Original Mix
thx a lot , will try soon

Dr.Needles (Gramola.rec // Mad-Club (Sala Limit))
Rating: 4 stars (good stuff)
Favourite Track: Navigator // Original Mix
Cool Sound, Thanks!

Mojiito (pure* records)
Rating: 3 stars (ok)
Would you play it?: Maybe
Would you chart it?: Maybe
Favourite Track: —
Comment:
thx

Carlo Ruetz (Supdub)
Rating: 4 stars (good stuff)
Favourite Track: Spice Melange // Original Mix
Spice Melange for me…thanks!

Compact Grey (Gris Musique, Klang Gymnastik, Definition Records // Dusted Decks, ECHO Booking, Club Bellevue Luebben)
Rating: 3 stars (ok)
Favourite Track: The Vision // Original Mix
Comment:
nice groove on “the vision”! . . . . thank you, cg

Mag – Tsugi (Tsugi magazine)
Rating: 3 stars (ok)
Comment:
coool release

Summer (aka Brendon Collins) (Tulipa / Konsequenz / Manual / Orion / Eevonext)
Rating: 3 stars (ok)
Favourite Track: The Vision // Original Mix
Comment:
nice

Robert Grand (additan radio) (Additan Recordings)
Rating: 3 stars (ok)
Comment:
Nice! Thanks

IllboyPhil (Radio Fevah FM 88.3 Newzealand) (Treibjagd Records)
Rating: 3 stars (ok)
Would you play it?: Yes
Comment:
will try \”Arrakis\”, Thanks!

Paco Osuna – Mindshake
Rating : 6 / 10
“downloaded thank you “
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Raiz – Droid Behavior
Rating : 6 / 10
“the vision comes rollin thru, this one will work well in the clubs”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes
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Adlib – Esthetic Evolution
Rating : 8 / 10
“I’m a huge fan of Dune and I love how all the tracks integrate some really trippy samples with nice, grooving psychedelic minimal and techno. I’d
have to say that Spice Melange and Arrakis are my favorites, mostly because they have the most forward movement and groove. Great release!”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Arrakis (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Antonio Caballero – Panama Red
Rating : 8 / 10
“Arrakis for me. Nice tunes.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Arrakis (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Audioelectronic – Nude Photo Music
Rating : 10 / 10
“Arrakis is one of those “secret weapon” tracks that will just blow up the dancefloor when dropped.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Arrakis (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Mario Maroto – Half Seas Over
Rating : 8 / 10
“Loving this EP. All the tracks on it are very very high quality in my opinion. My favorite has to be “Arrakis”, however the entire EP is very very good.
Thanks for the great music once again “
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Arrakis (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Chris Firenze – Killing Machine
Rating : 8 / 10
“Kicking, clean beats. The Vision is awesome “
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

D. Gross – Synthetikit
Rating : 10 / 10
“Another SSR release full of dancefloor bangers! Solid Production. Funky, swinging grooves. Fresh & interesting soundscapes. Thick & pumping
basslines. FULL SUPPORT! HOT!”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes
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Dj Tronic – DancefloorMayhem.com
Rating : 10 / 10
“Great tech house EP. Love the theme and use of samples.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

JAK – SubSensory
Rating : 10 / 10
“Amazing EP. Arrakis and The Vision are huge for me.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Joel Cox – Piltdown Sound
Rating : 9 / 10
“Great tracks! I really like the hypnotic acid infused groove of “Sleeper Must Awake.”"
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Sleeper Must Awake (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

John Massey – From 0-1
Rating : 7 / 10
“Nice release here-Good summertime music for the dancefloor-Cheers!!”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

John Reyes – Capital Techno
Rating : 10 / 10
“Great EP! All tracks are nice and groovy! Will play forsure…thx!”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Sleeper Must Awake (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Kala  - SubSensory
Rating : 8 / 10
“Arrakis for me. Sweet groovy and funky.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Arrakis (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Kube72 – Stripped Digital
Rating : 9 / 10
“i will spinning the vision and arrakis this sunday, nice stuff!”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
The Vision (Original Mix)
Support : Yes
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LilRoj – SubSensory
Rating : 9 / 10
“Wide variety of perfectly arranged sounds. Strong stuff. Hard to choose a favorite.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot
Arrakis (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Video of Carl Cox link here: http://www.be-at.tv/brands/space-ibiza/opening-party-2012/carl-cox.go

Or preview the release here

Catalog #: SSR047b
Release title: Piltdown Sound – Stitches
Remixed by: Cyanwave, Spark Taberner
1. Original Mix
2. Cyanwave Remix
3. Spark Taberner Remix

Available at:
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TrackitDown
WhatPeoplePlay

Dj feedback:

Audio Injection – Droid
Rating : 7 / 10
“i dig spark taberners remix will test this out thnx”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

BodyScrub – 1605/Teggno
Rating : 8 / 10
“Dark groove here…Spark Taberner remix for me!”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

Snello – Phobiq
Rating : 9 / 10
“Spark’s remix works very good”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

Orde Meikie – Slam
Rating : 7 / 10
“like all these mixes – thanx”
Best Mix : Cyanwave Remix
Support : Yes

Cristian Varela – Pornographic
“great!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Paco Osuna – Plus 8
Rating : 6 / 10
“downloaded thank you “
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Ryuji Takeuchi – LSN
Rating : 7 / 10
“spark taberner remix works for me. support.”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

Jeff Keenan – Spark Music/Killing Machine
Rating : 7 / 10
“Spark’s remix for me. great release!”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

Atesh K – Regular Beat
Rating : 9 / 10
“Very good release. I will play it for sure.. Thanks…”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

Jerry Abstract – Shitkatapult
Rating : 8 / 10
“Solid.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

John Massey – From 0-1
Rating : 7 / 10
“Great release-Cyanwave and Spark Taberner remixes are solid”
Best Mix : Cyanwave Remix
Support : Yes

The Automatic Message – From 0-1
Rating : 7 / 10
“Very nice release”
Best Mix : Cyanwave Remix
Support : Yes

Raiz – Droid Behavior
“nice original!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Tim Baker – Real Estate
“original 4 me”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Flawer & Borsato – Reloading
Rating : 7 / 10
“really good stuff here! Spark’s remix for us! thanks”
Best Mix : Spark Taberner Remix
Support : Yes

Antonio Caballero
Rating : 10 / 10
“All Three Excellent!!!!!! Tuff To Pick a Fav.”
Best Mix : Cyanwave Remix
Support : Yes

Sone – From 0-1
Rating : 8 / 10
“Like the dark chug of the original also the heavy space of the CW rmx as well. Great follow up! Thanks!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Chris Firenze – Killing Machine/Nude Photo Music
Rating : 7 / 10
“great techno in all three tunes, but the original is the winner!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

David Javate – Blipswitch
Rating : 8 / 10
“The original kills it w/ a nice jackin feel while keeping it dark…nice one.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Dj Tronic – Dancefloor Mayhem
Rating : 9 / 10
“The original is the mix for me. Will play on the radio and in my live tech house and techno DJ sets.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Kube72 – Stripped Digital
Rating : 9 / 10
“I really like the original but i can see the Spark Taberner remix doing some damage.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

LilRoj – SubSensory Recordings
Rating : 8 / 10
“Original’s got that slap.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Milkplant – From 0-1
Rating : 9 / 10
“Damn, this is a hot release. One of my fave from Subsensory!”
Best Mix : Cyanwave Remix
Support : Yes

Revy – Bleepsequence
Rating : 9 / 10
“quality mental voyages. remixes also very solid, will play these!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Jeffrey Disaster
this sounds great.
Support : Yes

Luciano
Thanks a lot!
Support : Yes

Markus Schulz (Coldharbour)
cool will try thanks
Support : Yes

Frisco Taibo
good pack!!
Support : Yes

Sergio Matina
Massive… total support!!!
Support : Yes

Danny Rose
great – will download and support / play
Support : Yes

JIM SHAFT RYAN (Moneypennys)
support

Hyricz (Seta Label/Minimatica)
Nice Ep, will try it. Thanks
Support : Yes

Orde Meikie (Slam) – Soma
Rating : 7 / 10
“will spin thanx guys”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Bryan Zentz – Plus 8/Imam
Rating : 10 / 10
“liked this track from the first mpoment i heard it in joels live set! im def down w the piltdown.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Raiz – Droid Behavior
Rating : 6 / 10
“nice original mix!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Revy – Bleepsequence
Rating : 8 / 10
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Snello – Phobiq
Rating : 7 / 10
“Art of hot remix is very nice even if not my style”
Best Mix : Art of Hot Remix
Support : Yes

Stanny Franssen – Terminal M
Rating : 6 / 10
“The original does the job for me. nice groove!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Tim Baker – Real Estate
Rating : 6 / 10
“original 4 me”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Peter Gelderblom – Spinnin
The work.. works 4 me thx

Terry Mullan – Chicago
The Work – Original mix for me, dope stuff…

Antonio Caballero
Rating : 8 / 10
“Excellente the original!!!!”
Support : Yes

Paco Osuna – Plus 8
Rating : 6 / 10
“downloaded thank you”
Best Mix : Art of Hot Remix
Support : Yes

Jerry Abstract – Shitkatapult
Rating : 8 / 10
“Great ounce on the Art of Hot remix! I’m get these Eskimo’s dancing on the ceiling with this funk…”
Best Mix : Art of Hot Remix
Support : Yes

John Massey – From 0-1
Rating : 6 / 10
“NIce release here-All tracks are solid!!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Graham Gold
The orig of work for me..nice..
Support : Yes

Brandon Block
Original For me Nu School hip House!
Support : Yes

Jeffrey Disaster
this sounds great.
Support : Yes

Luciano
Thanks a lot!
Support : Yes

Markus Schulz (Coldharbour)
cool will try thanks
Support : Yes

Manchini
Original mix of THE WORK! Clean sound, nice build
Support : Yes

Greg Churchill
The Work=yes!
Support : Yes

Greg Fenton (Magazine Sixty)
like the art of hot remix
Support : Yes

Ki Creighton
feeling this , the work is may favourite!
Support : Yes

Ricard (MUM/ Dirty Fabric)
Nice pack. Original of The Work for me. I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
Support : Yes

Frisco Taibo
good pack!!
Support : Yes

Sergio Matina
Massive… total support!!!
Support : Yes

Kala – SubSensory
Rating : 8 / 10
“Love those sneaky stabs and the groove is solid. The Original for me.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Keith Kelly (Cyanwave From 0-1)
Rating : 8 / 10
“digging the groove on the Art of Hot remix here.”
Best Mix : Art of Hot Remix
Support : Yes

Kube72 – Stripped Digital
Rating : 8 / 10
“Original is my fav but the remixes would work well in any set.”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Milkplant – From 0-1
Rating : 7 / 10
“Gold Code remix for me. Very nice!”
Best Mix : Gold Code Remix
Support : Yes

Atesh K – Regular Beat
Rating : 7 / 10
“Interesting release. I will give it a try. Thanks.”
Be0st Mix : Gold Code Remix
Support : Yes

Blue Spectral Monkey
Rating : 9 / 10
“piltdown sound always works it”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Sone – From 0-1
Rating : 7 / 10
“Nice package all the way around. I will end up playing all these tracks but the pick for me is the Art of Hot rmx, some great laid back tech house
Best Mix : Art of Hot Remix
Support : Yes

Chris Firenze – Nude Photo Music
Rating : 7 / 10
“Definitely gonna have to drop the Art of Hot remix! Lovin that dark late-night tech-house”
Best Mix : Art of Hot Remix
Support : Yes

Dj Tronic – Dancefloor Mayhem
Rating : 9 / 10
“Love the original and the Art of Hot remix. The vocal sample is really fun. These will work great in my House and Tech House sets!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

JAK – SubSensory
Rating : 10 / 10
“Great work from all involved!”
Best Mix : Original Mix
Support : Yes

Danny Rose
great – will download and support / play
Support : Yes

Mr Mack (Coast FM/Spectrum FM/Honeyclub)
The work ‘works for me… the orig and Art of Hot mixes..TA!
Support : Yes

JIM SHAFT RYAN (Moneypennys)
support

Hyricz (Seta Label/Minimatica)
Nice Ep, will try it. Thanks
Support : Yes

BEST MIX / TRACK

1. LilRoj – Free Air (Original Mix) 23.07%
2. LilRoj – Free Air (JAK Remix) 11.53%
3. LilRoj – Free Air (Audioelectronic Remix) 13.46%
4. LilRoj – Chuckle (Original Mix) 5.07%
5. LilRoj – Chuckle (Kala Remix) 11.53%
6. LilRoj – Chuckle (Mario Maroto Remix) 34.61%

Average Rating 7.8 / 10
Supporting DJs 91.03%

BEST MIX / TRACK
1. JAK – The Botch (Original Mix) 47.08%
2. JAK – Brightside (Original Mix) 32.28%
3. JAK – 25 Grams (Original Mix) 20.63%

Update: The Botch reached #53 on Beatport’s Top 100 Tech-House chart, #20 overall on DjDownload.com and #37 on TID’s top 100 house.

DJ and Press Support & Feedback

Christian Hornbostel (Stereohaven/House Pacific)
The Botch is really hot, thanks

Zigmund Slezak (IDJ Mag)
I really like this ep!

Sergio Matina (Tendenzia Records, Sheeva Records, Versus Essentials, C3 Records)
The Botch for me… Massive!!!

Sarah Main (Pacha)
Sounds good!!! Thanks for the music!!

David Vendetta (Paradise Records / Stealth Records)
“The Botch” sounds good!

Yves Eaux (Kling Klong, Sprout)
The Botch for me! Support.

Gabi Newman (Slip N Slide Records / Stealth Records /Vendetta, Urbana, Stereo)
Great stuff, thanx!

Muttonheads (Serial / Universal)
Good techno tracks. Support!
*Used on MuttonCast podcast 8/2011 – http://www.muttonheads.fr/podcast/muttoncast_2011_08_part2.htm

Chris Fortier (Fade)
Rating : 7 / 10
Yes yes. Support
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

Ken Fan (Strictly Rhythm – Ibiza)
Brightside is sounding the one for me !!!

Graham Gold (Koh Phangan, Thailand)
botch & brightside for me
*Used The Botch in Esta La Musica podcast – http://www.mixcloud.com/GrahamGold/graham-golds-esta-la-musica-48-hr1/

Laurent Schark (Dominium Recordings Ltd)
25 grams of happiness. Nice track

Brian ‘Cheets’ Cheetham (Global Dance Session)
Some unique sounds and styles here, not the usual genereic sh1t ive had to go through all day . .  glad to hear it, nice work!

Charles Feelgood (Ultra)
Diggin’ Brightside, Thanks:)

Paul Anthony (Dirty Fabric Digital/Nocturnal)
BRIGHTSIDE FOR ME. NICE MASTERING!

Jim Shaft Ryan (Chuff Chuff/Moneypennys)
Does it for me solid tunes especially The Botch

Danny Rose (Turntablism UK)
Great ..kicks from the first drum !!

Nik Feral (1605, Globox, MUM Recordings)
Wicked, the botch is for me

Dj Tronic (DancefloorMayhem.com)
Love the way Brightside continues to build energy. Loving The Botch too!
*Played The Botch on DanceFloor Mayhem and KBOO FM Radio – http://www.mixcloud.com/dancefloormayhem/dancefloor-mayhem-september-2011-mixed-by-dj-tronic/

Dan Tait (Space / Pacha / Sonica)
Awwww rising synths again. Guilty pleasure.

Frisco Taibo (Hit Clubbin’)
Great tracks!!

Gabriel Ben – (Spinnin / Noise Music / Remains / Soulman)
Botch & Brightside for me. Nice tracks

Danny Slade – Rebirth UK
Yeah, some interesting shit going on!

Mr. Mack (Coast FM/Spectrum FM/Honeyclub)
the Botch does it for me!

Kate Wildblood – UK
Liking the Botch muchly x

Darrell Foxx (Casa Del Soul/Proton Radio)
HOTTTT!!!!!.

Aldrin (OneWithMusic, Zouk)
25 Grams is bouncily catchy

Hyricz (Seta Label/Minimatica)
Brightside is nice, thanks!

Anderson Noise (Noise Music)
Rating : 9 / 10
Support
Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)

Mattias Fridell (Chroma)
Rating : 7 / 10
The botch got some nice acid vibes, I really dig the funk in that one!
Best Mix : JAKThe Botch (Original Mix)

Milkplant (From 0-1)
Rating : 8 / 10
Brightside is the bomb! SOLID release
Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)

Paco Osuna (Plus 8)
Support
Best Mix : JAKThe Botch (Original Mix)

Roman Zawodny (Urban Kicks Recordings)
Dope tracks from the west coast legend!
Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)

Ryuji Takeuchi (Driving Forces/Mastertraxx)
Cool package. thx and support.
Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)

Luke Mandala (Get Physical/Manual Music)
Rating : 9 / 10
Wicked! Super fun tracks “
Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)

Stanny Franssen (Genetic Recordings)
Nice release. In the playlist for sure

Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)
Tim Baker  (Real Estate Recs)
Support
Best Mix : JAK-The Botch (Original Mix)

Mario Maroto (Half Seas Over/Killing Machine Records)
Rating : 7 / 10
Peaktime material right here! Played Brightside in Costa Rica and it rocked!
Best Mix : JAK – 25 Grams (Original Mix)

Robert S (Round House)
I dig 25 Grams. Support

Matt Black (Segment records)
Nice acidy groove in “The botch”

Cass Roc (Meunchen)
Good all around EP…But for me it’s a toss up between The Botch and Brightside.

Atesh K (Regular Beat)
Rating : 10 / 10
Very good release… Full support
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

Audioelectronic (Nude Photo Music)
Rating : 8 / 10
Love the driving acid 303! Great track.
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

Centrikal (Nude Photo Music/SubSensory)
Rating : 8 / 10
Overall a well put together release. The Botch is especially big room, and I can definitely see shaking some asses out there. 25 Grams is more my style.
Best Mix : JAK – 25 Grams (Original Mix)

Chris Firenze (Nude Photo Music/Killing Machine Records)
Rating : 7 / 10
Great stuff. 25 Grams is my pick!
Best Mix : JAK – 25 Grams (Original Mix)

Flawer & Nick Borsato (Reloading Records)
Rating : 7 / 10
The Botch has a good acid tune…we like it!
Best Mix : JAKThe Botch (Original Mix)

Greencross (Vokodek/Slap Jaxx)
Rating : 9 / 10
Wow! The Botch is awesome! cant wait to play it! Thanks a bunch!
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

Jeff Keenan (Killing Machine/Spark Music/Slap Jaxx)
Rating : 7 / 10
Cool tunes from JAK
Best Mix : JAKThe Botch (Original Mix)

Jerry Abstract (Shitkatapult/Slant)
Rating : 8 / 10
Brightside is giving this dance floor more bounce for the ounce….
Best Mix : JAK – Brightside (Original Mix)

Joel Cox (Piltdown Sound)
Rating : 10 / 10
Peak hour power to keep the floor moving, very nice
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

John Massey (From 0-1)
Rating : 7 / 10
Solid Release-Really like 25 Grams-Brightside is great as well
Best Mix : JAK – 25 Grams (Original Mix)

Kala (SubSensory)
Rating : 8 / 10
Love the energy and progression in The Botch, will def play!
Best Mix : JAKThe Botch (Original Mix)

Kube72 (Stripped Digital)
Rating : 9 / 10
Brightside is a stormer, love the insanity of this one…25 Grams nice and funky and The Botch will do some serious damage.
Best Mix : JAKBrightside (Original Mix)

LilRoj (SubSensory)
Rating : 9 / 10
Always liked The Botch
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

D. Gross  (Synthetikit)
Rating : 10 / 10
Excellent Productions! No Amateur Here! Quality sounds, breaks, layering, mixing and great melodies and effects!! NICE!!
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)
 

Aaron Nesbit (From 0-1)
Rating : 8 / 10
Each track brings the funk. Nice job!
Best Mix : JAK – The Botch (Original Mix)

Wehbba – Bedrock/Great Stuff/Tronic
Rating : 7 / 10
“zentz remix is a cool tool”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Adam Jay – Chroma
Rating : 7 / 10
“funky release, really diggint Bryan’s mix (big surprise! hehe)”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Anderson Noise – Noise Music
Rating : 8 / 10
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Audioelectronic Remix)
Support : Yes

Atesh K – Tanzbar Digital
Rating : 10 / 10
“Very good release. full support..!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

BodyScrub – 1605/Teggno
Rating : 10 / 10
“Realy like original mix but Bryan Zents remix is awesome!!!!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Bryan Zentz – Plus 8/Circle/Amam
Rating : 8 / 10
“Audioelectronics mix is really cool. i think he brought a different vibe to the track but kept it in context and complemented the original. Chris’s mix is really nice as well, reminds me of something Trapezy and is prob the one id play out the most. thanks”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Chris Firenze Remix)
Support : Yes

Dj Agent – Kne’ Deep
Rating : 7 / 10
“really cool stuff, Bryan and Milkplant..thanks”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Drumcell – Droid
Rating : 5 / 10
“nice package … good tracks”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Chris Firenze Remix)
Support : Yes

Lance Blaise – Teggno
Rating : 7 / 10
“Thanks”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Let’s Go Outside – Slant/Soma
Rating : 7 / 10
“Nice mixes. Milkplant and BZ are wicked!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Frank Chiarello – Teggno
Rating : 7 / 10
“Nice remix work, especially from Mr. Zentz!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Noah Pred – Thoughtless Music
Rating : 8 / 10
“Great mix from Dr. Zentz!!!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Paco Osuna – Plus 8
Rating : 6 / 10
“downloading thank you “
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Audioelectronic Remix)
Support : Yes

Ryuji Takeuchi – Driving Forces
Rating : 7 / 10
“bryan zentz remix and original are the one to go. support.”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Spark Taberner – Mastertraxx/Extortion Group
Rating : 8 / 10
“Bryan Zentz remix for me, great track!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Aaron Nesbit – From 0-1
Rating : 8 / 10
“All are pumping, nice work!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes
Gold Code – Nude Photo Music
Rating : 7 / 10
“Congrats on your 40th!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Greencross – Vokodek/Slap Jaxx
Rating : 9 / 10
“Absolutely great the Bryan Zentz remix!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Jeff Keenan – Killing Machine/Spark Music
Rating : 7 / 10
“Nice release!! Really digging Milkplant and Chris’ remix!!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Milkplant Remix)
Support : Yes

Jerry Abstract – Slant/Shitkatapult
Rating : 9 / 10
“A solid release. All of these mixes are great representations. I’ll just mash them all together into a new 7 minute version for my next mix.”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Milkplant Remix)
Support : Yes

Kereni – Propellant Music
Rating : 7 / 10
“Milkplant remix is the one for me, thx.”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Milkplant Remix)
Support : Yes

Kube72 – Stripped Digital
Rating : 9 / 10
“For me I think the Chris Firenze and Milkplant remixes will work will, will try them this Saturday at Freekie Festival, Uk.”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Chris Firenze Remix)
Support : Yes

LilRoj – SubSensory
Rating : 9 / 10
“Great mixes of this already slamming track. I have to say I’m sold on the stab in the Zentz mix. Strong release for sure.”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

Mario Maroto – Half Seas Over
Rating : 9 / 10
“Audioelectronic remix for me all the way!!! WOW super impressed with these remix. ABSOLUTLEY LOVE IT! Chris Firenze’s remix is also HOT LIKE FUEGO! damn the whole EP is just fantastic, my favorite ep EVER from Subsensory, however for what I am playing on my set’s nowdays the Audioelectronic & Chris Firenze remix are the ones that go! Big ups!”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Audioelectronic Remix)
Support : Yes

Miss Vixen – Cock Block
Rating : 10 / 10
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Bryan Zentz Remix)
Support : Yes

JAK – SubSensory
Rating : 10 / 10
“One of my favorite SubSensory releases ever. Probably getting the most mileage from the Original and Audioelectronic mixes.”
Best Mix : Mika & Kala – Mochi (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Carl Cox
Download

Ritchie Hawtin
Download for R.Hawtin

Update: Check out this recent edition of Drumcode Radio mixed by Junction Hands aka Rino Cerrone and Markantonio featuring the original mix of Technamplesso! http://www.mixcloud.com/adambeyer/dcr066-drumcode-radio-junction-hands-guest-mix/

CAMPAIGN SUMMARY
Overall Rating 7.6 / 10
Supporting DJs 96.43%

Joseph Capriatti
Rating : 8 / 10
“bomb remix from Audio Injection. thanks.”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Alan Fitzpatrick

Rating : 7 / 10
“audio injection for me! BIG!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Anderson Noise – Noise Music
Rating : 9 / 10
“NICE”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Audio Injection – Droid / CLR
Rating : 10 / 10
“solid release guys!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

Axel Karakasis
Rating : 8 / 10
“all mixes are great!!!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

BodyScrub – 1605/Teggno
Rating : 9 / 10
“Another bomb release from this young talent…full support!!!!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Dr. Hoffman – Blindspot Music
Rating : 8 / 10
“Great stuff. Like the tracks but the highlight is the Audio Injection remix, Thanks”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Drumcell
Rating : 8 / 10
“damn some heavy stuff in here.. yet,,, ANOTHER audio injection remix “
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

A.Paul
Rating : 7 / 10
“download for a. paul”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Spark Taberner Remix)
Support : Yes

JAK
Rating : 10 / 10
“Impossible to pick a favorite.”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Jeff Keenan – Killing Machine/Spark Music
Rating : 7 / 10
“Very nice release, proper darkness!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

Raiz aka Acid Circus
Rating : 6 / 10
“Audio injection mix is pumping, but surprise favorite comes from the flawer & borsato remix, like the deepness..”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

Jerry Abstract – Slant
Rating : 7 / 10
“SOLID!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Aaron Nesbit – From 0-1
Rating : 8 / 10
“All the mixes are pumpin’, but the Flawer & Borsato mix moves me the most. Dark and spacious goodness.”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

John Massey – From 0-1
Rating : 9 / 10
“Hot Damn!! Subsensory is on a roll-Great Release all the way around-Hard to pick a favorite-The audio injection remix is the business”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Kimono
Rating : 8 / 10
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Lance Blaise – Teggno
Rating : 8 / 10
“Loving the Flawer& Borsato rmx!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

LilRoj
Rating : 9 / 10
“Strong stuff. Feeling the Audio Injection, but really drawn to the Spark Taberner beat.”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

LogoTech
Rating : 7 / 10
“Big EP!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

Markantonio
Rating : 7 / 10
“nice one audio remix for me”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Mattias Fridell – Subsequent Recs
Rating : 6 / 10
“Audio Injection remix for me”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Paco Osuna – Plus 8
Rating : 6 / 10
“download thank you “
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Ryuji Takeuchi
Rating : 6 / 10
“nice package. audio injection and spark taberner remixes are the ones. support.”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Snello
Rating : 8 / 10
“great release,thanks”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Original Mix)
Support : Yes

Spark Taberner – Mastertraxx/SubSensory
Rating : 8 / 10
“Yeah!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Tim Baker
Rating : 6 / 10
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Audio Injection Remix)
Support : Yes

Miss Vixen
Rating : 10 / 10
“Wow, some real hammers! I REALLY like the Flawer/Borsato remix… great stuff!”
Best Mix : M.I.T.A. – Technamplesso (Flawer & Nick Borsato Remix)
Support : Yes

Italian techno duo Nicola Borsato and Luca Flawer aka Flawer & Nick Borsato have been quickly making a name for themselves in the global techno scene thanks to releases on Impact Mechanics, Frequenza, Evolution Recordings and Reloading records. Their sound is dark, futuristic and bass heavy and has earned plays by some of the industry’s leading djs such as Chris Leibing and Ritchie Hawtin.

In late 2010, the duo signed with SubSensory for our upcoming 36^th release, Jarhead, remixed by label boss JAK and another Venetian duo, Kroman Celik. It’s now available at Beatport.com The release is already supported by Woody McBride, Audio Injection, Bas Mooy, Dr, Hoffman, Jeff Keenan, Lance Blaise and many more.

We caught up with Nicola and Luca to learn a little more about their background, production and interests.

Where are you from, how did you meet, and when did you start working together?

We live in the same town near Venice, so we met as children. We started to make music together in summer 2008, after some years of working separately.

How did you become interested in techno music?

In the first years of 2000, club culture in the North of Italy was characterized by techno and electronic influences, and we frequented clubs oriented to this kind of music. So we became interested in djing and techno music in general.

Who are some of your influences? Are there any new artists who are inspiring you today?

In the beginning we started to follow artists like Mauro Picotto, Richie Hawtin, Marco Bailey, Sven Vath, and during the years after we take inspiration from artists like Chris Liebing, Jeff Mills, Speedy J, Adam Beyer. Nowadays some of these artists are still our references as well as talents like Luke Slater, Alex Bau, Marcel Dettmann, Audio Injection, Tommy Four Seven, Lucy, Monoloc.

Tell us a little about your production process and the technology you are using to create music.

First of all “quiet” because we like to produce with no time pressure, taking also some days of break to listen to projects we are working on. Our goal is to focus on quality rather than quantity.

In our studio we like to find the right balance between analog instruments and effects, and digital audio processing.

Is there a certain vibe that you try to create in your music?

In our music we try to create experimental atmospheres combining them with the pure energy of techno. We like combining dark, acid, deep and futuristic sounds with old school sonorities.

Tell us about your livesets?

During our livesets we use three laptops with Traktor and Ableton, using real time plug-ins, midi interfaces and some external machines, taking inspiration from our studio production process.

We started playing this way quite recently and we’re implementing our setup week by week.

At the moment we have only a few gigs coming up because we’re new in the techno scene and the majority of clubs here book mostly house and commercial music.

Do you have a day job? Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of music?

We spend time in the studio only in the evening, because Flawer works as an Apple and Microsoft specialist in a technical support office and Nick Borsato is finishing his studies in Architecture for Sustainability in Venice.

Our common interests outside music are playing Xbox, watching Wrestling and playing old realtime strategy games

What other projects are you working on? What’s next for Flawer & Nick Borsato?

Currently we’re working on some remixes, one of these is for SubSensory’s upcoming release by the artist M.I.T.A, which also features remixes by Audio Injection and Spark Taberner. After we finish these remixes we’ll begin our next EP.

SSR036, Jarhead, is now available on Satellite, TrackItDown, Juno, Beatport and other digital stores. Find more on the duo at

http://www.facebook.com/NickBorsatofan

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flawer/147912711916278?ref=ts