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David Geil Is Always Learning Through Techno
Stage-named artist David Geil (aka Davide Ubaldi) is an Italian DJ and record producer. At just 11 years old, David began cultivating his passion for creating music, and in 2018Â he began attending a DJ course at the music establishment Goody Music for DJs â this also led him to begin performing at private parties and late-night gigs. Continuing his music education journey, in 2019 he attended the Rain of Sound DJ Academy, and it was here where his musical technique was perfected. The same year he attended Rain of Sound DJ Academy, in April he participated and won 3rd place at DJ Battle which was also hosted by Pioneer. From participating in the European music contest Tour Music Fest, studying piano, and continuing his artistic career at the AFTEREGO studios to learn more about production and management, it’s clear that David’s passion for music transcends beyond creating it but learning it authentically and educationally.
From performing at the 2021 Beachland Festival in Kenya, Ibiza’s Gardene Festival in Bora Bora (2022), and producing new tracks on labels such as Klap Music, Pure Enjoyment, Monkey Stereo, and Discord’s Music, it’s apparent that the young artist’s talent is not being unrecognized.
State of Flow: Markantonio
âFlowâ is a scientifically recognized state of mind where a person is completely focused and immersed in what theyâre doing- All time seems to stop, the whole world seems to disappear, and the person is performing and creating at their peak levels. Top performance athletes, engineers, and especially your favorite music artists all try to do whatever they can to achieve the State of Flow. Although everyone has their own method to achieve âflowâ, factors such as creative workspaces, learning beyond their craft, physical/mental well-being, feedback/self-evaluation on work, and resting time- help all artists create their best work.
With a career that spans over two decades, Markantonio is considered one of Italyâs most accomplished electronic music artists. He shares with 6AM how he achieves key factors to get to a State of Flow for his projects including AnalyticTrail Records, MKT Records, and Casamia Music (aka C.\SAMIA) as the owner and director, and especially for his recent Neapel EP that was released on September 30th, 2022 (Friday) and is now available to purchase.
What’s in Your Toolbox: Luigi Madonna
Artists will never come unprepared to a party. They always bring a toolbox packed with tracks that are truly dance floor destroyers. âWhatâs in Your Toolboxâ features artistsâ secret weapons, aka, the tracks they donât leave out of their USB. In this installment, Italian stalwart Luigi Madonna shares his 6 choice picks that are profound with energy, and can set the mood in any club. One of his favorite song picks also includes his upcoming three-track EP, Contempo Vol. III that will release on his imprint Contempo. Listeners can expect his three-track EP to be full of dominating percussions, razor-sharp hi-hats, varied synths, strong vocals, and authentic underground elements.
Lorenzo De Blanck Releases “Hey Baby” on Jamie Jones’ Hottrax
Hottrax is a well-established record label run by Jamie Jones and itâs the imprint that first introduced Patrick Topping to the world. The record label is a stripped-back and techy sibling to Hot Creations, which is Jamie Jones’ other label project. Now, the latest Hottrax release comes from the Italian artist Lorenzo De Blanck.
6AM Guest Mix: ItaloBros
Born and raised in the southern villa of Scalea, Italy, the ItaloBros are an eclectic, creative, and curious duo with a passion for evolving music. This DJ/Producer duo are in constant search of new ways to feed their musical stimuli. As they find new ways of pushing their boundaries with strength and charge, their end result is a craft that is mixed with passion and rhythm.
You wonât find this duo sticking to a single genre, as they are always drawn to experimental sounds and contemporary elements; however, their Old-school roots, as well as their Deep influences, can be found in their music.
6AM Guest Mix: Aristydes
This week’s Guest Mix is a DJ originally hailing from Lake Garda, Italy â Aristydes has developed his signature ethereal groovy sound over the years spent simultaneously as a piano composer and as a raver. In 2021 he became one of the three pillars of the U.K./Barcelona-based label and collective 01366.
INSPIRED: Instrumentalists Duo Gioli & Assia
Your favorite artists inspire you, but who inspires them? INSPIRED asks leading names in house and techno to share people whoâve inspired them and why. This installment of INSPIRED welcomes GiolĂŹ and Assia. A duo hailing from Palermo, Italy, who are instrumentalists, singer/songwriters, DJs, and label owners that create genreless sonics entirely on their own.
6AM Guest Mix: Naomi Luna
Based in Miami, Florida, Naomi Luna is a 22 year old Cuban/Italian DJ that has a passion for unmeasured and untamed music. As a child growing up in Italy, Naomi was exposed to electronic dance music and the nightlife at her fathers club in the city of Mirandola. As techno continues to evolve, Naomi continues to evolve with it â thus creating her own space with her own style.
Umberto Pagliaroli – Parallel EP
For almost 15 years, Italian native Umberto Pagliaroli has been smashing it up, making his mark on dance floors all over the world.  Equally impressive (if not more) is his studio output, with over 15 releases on Beatport releases in the past couple years. Pagliaroli has established a unique sound that has stood the test of time, solidified and reinforced by his Parallel EP.  He is finally starting to get the credit he deserves, as the parallel has been on Beatport’s top 100 releases chart, slowly rising since its release in early october. Parallel EP starts with the title track, featuring dark chord stabs and a rolling with some dope hats and shakers. Next up is Beat Me, a slightly more uptempo track with a tenaciously driving rhythm, psychedelic renegade snares and the occasional splash of noise. The record ends with Act, a dubby techno track with a groovy rolling bassline and some synth plucks. Preview the EP below, and if you like it, then click here to buy on Beatport.
