Part of my set from the 2013 BPM Festival. 
Warming up for Nicole Moudaber, Josh Wink & Stacy Pullen durring the day at Kool Beach Club.


Julien Loreto @ BPM Festival 2013__Kool Beach Day

House music originated in the 1980s in Chicago, and it has since become one of the most influential genres within electronic dance music. Some of the musical influences that have shaped house music include:

1. Frankie Knuckles: Known as the "Godfather of House Music," Knuckles played a significant role in developing the sound and atmosphere of the genre.
2. Larry Heard: Another pioneering figure, Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers, contributed to the emergence of deep and soulful house music.
3. Marshall Jefferson: His track "Move Your Body" is considered a classic house anthem and has had a lasting impact on the genre.

In terms of iconic gigs, house music is often associated with club nights and festivals that showcase the genre. Here are a few notable examples:

1. The Warehouse: Located in Chicago, this venue is widely recognized as the birthplace of house music. Here, DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy introduced and popularized the genre.
2. Ibiza: The Spanish island of Ibiza is globally renowned for its vibrant nightlife and electronic music scene. Many clubs, such as Amnesia, Pacha, and DC10, regularly host house music events that attract renowned DJs and music lovers from around the world.

Collaborations in the house music scene are common and have led to innovative and exciting tracks. Here are a few notable collaborations within the genre:

1. Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams - "Get Lucky"
2. Disclosure and Sam Smith - "Latch"
3. Robin S and StoneBridge - "Show Me Love"
4. Axwell Λ Ingrosso and Vargas & Lagola - "More Than You Know"

These collaborations have helped bridge the gap between underground and mainstream audiences, showcasing the genre's diversity and cross-genre appeal.

Remember, while I can provide information about house music and its related aspects, I, as an AI, am not a personal entity and do not have personal experiences, musical influences, gigs, or collaborations.

Sleepless nights dancing to the acid house and techno house sounds of the mid 90’s put Julien under the spell of masterful DJ’s like Carl Cox, Louie Vega, and Derrick Carter. Late nights were all about dancing and learning the techniques, programing and mixing styles of the experienced DJ. At the age of 17, Julien started making mixtapes for friends. The early mixtapes led to dj sets at house parties and one off events, which eventually opened the doors to Julien’s first club gig. 

Julien began making waves in Toronto in the early 2000’s with residencies at the world-renowned Guvernment Nightclub and after hours favorite, Comfort Zone. His selected blend of house and techno music together with his magnetic charisma behind the decks, has moved dance floors from New York to Ibiza, Mexico to Miami to South and Central America, and beyond.

In 2008, Julien was invited to play at the 1st Annual BPM Festival in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, where a memorable set at Kool Beach Club led to a running residency with the festival. During these years, Julien has been the opening act for global DJ’s like Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, and Lee Burridge as well as DJing alongside some of the world’s most respected underground artists. In 2012, Julien made his Ibiza debut at Sankey’s and at New York’s Electric Zoo Festival, a three day festival in the heart of the big apple with over 100,000 attendees. 

After a number of bootlegs and white label remixes, including a remix of Boris Dlugosch’s “Keep Pushin”, Julien signed his first single “Don’t Stand So Close”, to Rawthentic Records. The single charted in the top ten of Beatport’s Minimal House downloads. Later that year he signed his “Fused EP” with Greg Gows Restructured label. “State of Mind”  made it on the label's 10 Years of Restructured compilation and was charted by numerous DJs. Since then, Julien’s music has found home on international imprints such as Inmotion, Potobollo, Proper Music, Pins and Needles, and Serkal. His tracks have been played and supported by global DJ’s such as Marco Carola and Nic Fanciulli, and have appeared on various charts including the globally competitive Beatport Top 100.

In 2017 Luv House was launched. A label on which Julien has released his latest productions like “Sax Tribe” featuring UK’s Alex Bone on sax and “These Games” featuring the talented vocalist, Shadrack Jackman. Luv house has also been a platform for dance events in Toronto, and his new home on the west coast of Canada, Victoria, BC. 

During the COVID pandemic lock downs, Julien began to work on a new project that incorporates his lyrical writing, vocals, keyboard playing and his love for live music through collaborations with talented musicians. The first EP is set to be released in spring 2023 with a BC tour to follow. In the meantime, Julien continues to set the soundtrack for dancefloors, locally and beyond, as well as release house music influenced productions on the Luv House label.