Stream it here: https://bfan.link/auk-line-up
Buy link: https://www.beatport.com/label/host/98721

- Release: Line Up
- Release Date: 07/04/2023
- Artist: Auk.

- Auk.: 
https://soundcloud.com/aukmusic

- Label Links:
https://soundcloud.com/host_rec

Auk. - Line Up [HOST]

clouDNine | clouDNine Recordings 
Promos/Collabs: jon@cloudninetechnological.com

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Music was there long before he could speak. He spent his childhood immersed in music, trumpet in hand, as his father’s tunes played constantly at home. A setting that allowed him to develop an intimate connection with music from a very young age. But everything truly shifted in 2017, when he discovered techno at Fuse, the legendary club where, for the first time, he fully experienced the liberating energy of the dancefloor. That night marked a pivotal turning point: he now knew exactly which music expressed his deepest identity.

After his initial experiments exploring rap and electronic music, it was ultimately during the 2020 lockdown that he decided to take music seriously. In November of that year, he won a contest hosted by Stella Bossi’s new label, The Beat Must Fuck. Success struck immediately upon the release of his first track, followed by an explosive collaboration with Stella herself, now amassing over 14 million streams on Spotify.

Fueled by this early success, he took to the decks as a DJ in 2021, quickly performing venues across Brussels and beyond, including Fuse, La Fabriek, Barrio, and KulturA to name a few.
Yet, after a period of creative uncertainty and doubt, he reshaped his artistic vision, embracing a deeper and more hypnotic sound that enabled him to connect more authentically and profoundly with himself and his audience.

His influences are diverse and rich. Rock’s raw energy, hip-hop’s rhythmic flow, and jazz’s playful improvisation have all shaped his approach to music. Whether he's DJing or producing, he blends deep, hypnotic vibes with groovy rhythms, sometimes diving into tougher, industrial sounds. It's this eclectic mix that lets him create an immersive experience, giving his audience a moment of pure escape.

Naturally easy-going, he approaches music with honesty and simplicity, avoiding unnecessary pretension or overthinking. As comfortable in the kitchen as behind the decks, you’ll often find him mixing tracks in his kimono, sipping coffee, and sporting his trademark black bucket hat.

On the horizon, an electrifying collaboration with Hillusion will soon be released on Light Modulator Records, delivering a powerful blend of driving grooves and ghetto inspired rythms. Simultaneously, his debut EP on ALU Records is about to captivate listeners with a subtle fusion of deep polymetric melodies and powerful beats, clearly setting the stage for his bold and bright future in the techno scene.

📧 EMAIL - 123mg10@gmail.com

"Le disque" out 10th December (3 track Vinyl + Digital)

Hi, I’m Matthew. I go by “discjockeymatt” and I am a music producer and DJ - with a focus on techno with addictive genre-blending elements and the bulk of my tracks are done under this name.

I have my UNDERGROUND COLLECTIVE alias where I focus on the real deep techno, hypnotic and driving techno elements.

And my other alias DJ Craist where I like to experiment with the harder styles.

I was influenced from an early age by a CD called “CLUBBED” mixed by Judge Jules in 2002 which introduced me to the world of trance and techno. This sound is something I still believe is the true techno sound (hypnotic, loopy and groovy).

As I got older I listened to pretty much every sub-genre of EDM but nothing was as good as those early influences until I discovered hardstyle by the likes of Headhunterz, Showtek and Brennan Heart. They shaped my musical journey right through high school and somewhat still to this day.

But as I’ve got older, I’ve realised I have less in common with the modern hardstyle sound and sadly, it’s not a genre I find much inspiration from anymore.

Now that I actually want to produce and DJ, I’m able to combine what I like from that genre as well as going back to the roots of techno. I find a lot of similarities between hypnotic techno, old school hardstyle, gabber and psychedelic trance (all genres that I absolutely adore).

I find myself conflicted about where I stand regarding the modern “hard techno”. On paper I should probably dislike it due to the mass commercialisation it has brought. But for someone like myself and the genres listed above, it is pretty much a dream come true for me to live in an era where it’s easy to find a rave now with such versatility.

I hope to create my own unique twist on these sounds and use my vast range of music I have acquired over the years, share that with you in my mixes, and then produce something new that also elicits that same magic!

My goals are to knuckle down and get equally good at both production and DJ. I think this should be the number one priority before even considering mixing in clubs etc.

Well, that’s a bit about what has influenced me - if this sounds like a journey you wish to join, follow me and find me on these various platforms below :P

Insta - discjockeymatt
Spotify - discjockeymatt 
Apple - discjockeymatt
Youtube - discjockeymatt
TikTok - discjockeymatt

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Here you'll discover a diverse mix of electronic music and the occasional non-electronic gems. We're always on the hunt for tracks that feel fresh, exciting, and worth your time. Whether you're here to explore new sounds or just vibe out, we hope you enjoy the ride.

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