No accurate depiction of electronic music culture would be complete without special mention of Deborah De Luca. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent flag-bearers for Techno globally and a regular fixture inside the world’s most distinguished DJ booths, Deborah has the unique ability to transfix crowds with her electrically charged, technically nuanced sets, fusing hard techno with minimal grooves and melodic soundscapes to absorbing effect. A pioneer in the use of social networks as a promotional tool, whilst somehow managing to retain a strong sense of discretion in her private life, Deborah is unrivalled in her determination and passion, earning every part of her current status as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the international Techno scene over the past decade.
Born under the shade of the infamous Vele di Scampia – one of the toughest districts in Naples – the now-globally recognised DJ, producer and label head came from humble beginnings, forging her path to international success against unlikely odds. However this was to become her making. “You shouldn’t let anybody tell you what you can or can’t become”, she expounded in a rare interview, referencing her early livelihood as a nightclub dancer. “It’s true, in recent years I have gained popularity, but I am very grateful for the long journey it’s taken”. More than anything else, Deborah’s roots and her unwavering ethic are an integral part of the flourishing artist we see before us today.
Deborah spent the formative years of her musical career in Northern Italy, following a brief stint at fashion school in Modena. Cutting her teeth on the European club circuit, where she quickly realised music was her true calling, Deborah’s hard work and relentless determination eventually began to pay off and in 2013 she launched her very own imprint Sola_mente Records. Created as a platform by which to release her own music, free from creative pressure and external constraints, the label went from strength to strength and in November 2018, Deborah marked a decade-long career in the industry with the critically acclaimed release of her debut album ‘Ten’. A huge milestone for the Italian producer, ‘Ten’ represented an important rite of passage and a body of work that she would cherish indefinitely.

Standing at the forefront of the techno scene, DJ producer Shelley Johannson has been entertaining the masses with her unique skills behind the decks and in the studio for over a decade. Introduced to electronic music at a young age and inspired by the likes of Daft Punk, Ferry Corsten, Mike Push, The Advent, Takkyu Ishino and Joey Beltram, she has been determined to stretch the boundaries of techno and build a world of her own making.

So much so, that she started her own record label Turn Recordings and hosts a monthly show ‘One-Eighty’, breaking the latest talent for the past five years. Performances all over North and South America such as the world-renowned BPM Festival and Detroit’s Movement are a serious nod to how highly regarded she is in the industry. Two appearances on Digweed’s ‘Transitions’ show and performing alongside him at Bedrock showcase events are statements that she is now an integral part of the dance music’s pantheon of premier artists.

Emotionally driven, impactful and melodic, her music makes huge sweeping gestures which take listeners and dancefloors on that fabled journey into darkness and light. Raw beats, thudding bass with elegant synths, her music bears witness to a producer at the top of their game who will not be defined by others’ expectations.

When it comes to the world of techno dreaming, Shelley Johannson is the DJ and producer that can lead us to new heights and brilliant experiences. Join her on her ride as she takes you on a trip to the future and a vision of sound exploration. 

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