Founder and A&R of @lifeanddeath, Manfredi Romano grew up tour-managing punk bands and organizing left-field music events in Italy around the turn of the Millennium. Having completed his studies in computer science at the University of Pisa, Manfredi went on to form DAZE, Italy’s first booking agency solely devoted to electronic music. Drawing on two decades of experience behind the scenes, Romano shifted focus  in 2010, establishing himself as a DJ in his own right. 

As a performer, Tennis valiantly showcases an astute ability to create intimacy in even the vastest of gatherings. As a respected producer, Romano consistently channels his past relationships with post-rock luminaries such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tortoise and Fugazi into intricately-synthesised electronic constellations. Known for his Artist Management capabilities is responsible for breaking artists like Tale of Us, Mind Against and Carlita.

Fine chef and restaurant owner, Tennis splits his time between Paris and Miami, where he enjoys riding motorbikes, collecting vintage action-figures and building upon his vinyl record collection - which now numbers over eleven-thousand strong.

RECENT RELEASES:
-"Solis I Don't Let Go" on Sunexplosion https://www.beatport.com/release/solis-dont-let-go/3730575
-"Shake (Gregor Klamra Remix)" on Protassov Music https://protassovmusic.bandcamp.com/album/shake?fbclid=IwAR04aDBNYkIGPOvDqDvkAFIp7O4ZyHS6BiIEcoeGShJjUjfFZ7m7GyOJGLk
"Reinbek Rodeo" on Sunexplosion 
https://www.beatport.com/track/reinbek-rodeo/16264337
-"Chroma" 2-Track EP (Manual Music) https://manual-music.lnk.to/MAN353?fbclid=IwAR2q2Ay4F9YchZhMetlYzT_5ZfMEL_-71c3BpRY3n6zs8if4u073GC2aJGk
-"Pockets" on Tour de Traum XXII (Traum Schallplatten) 12/3/2021 https://geni.us/tourdetraumxxii?fbclid=IwAR2TKMR7zITtLU8tet_GDA7akdiDrw96mA_5lZVZnftms74Ki4hR1Bzx7rA
-"Poolside" (with Bensus7) on "SEASONS | AUTUMN 2021" by MNL 10/29/2021 https://www.beatport.com/release/seasons-autumn-2021/3542386
-"Out Of The Woods" (with Bensus7) on Cinematique Records 10/22/2021 https://www.beatport.com/release/out-of-the-woods-ep/3532588
-"Irrwisch" on Tour de Traum XXI (Traum Schallplatten) 7/9/2021 https://geni.us/tourdetraumxxi
-"Darkhain" (with Bensus7) on Bella Mar 08 (Einmusika Rec.) 8/13/2021 https://music.einmusika.com/bella-mar-08


Gregor Klamra is the alter ego of Hamburg and Berlin based musician Felix Weigt.
During his childhood in the nineties, he first got into contact with electronic music by watching eurodance music clips in German television.  Also, synth-driven movie soundtracks caught his attention.

He then went more into acoustic music by learning to play the piano, and after finishing school, he studied upright bass at the conservatory. Since that time, he plays in theater shows, does studio work and live gigs with different artists and is a member of the Indie pop group Die Höchste Eisenbahn. 

Apparently, he never lost connection with his early love to electronic music so that one day, maybe seduced from a long night in a nightclub or at a festival, he started to feel the urge to produce his own version of progressive and melodic house and techno in his spare time. Often more on the downtempo side, he focuses on melancholic chords, long build-ups and catchy melodies. Tied to his flat due to the corona lockdown in spring 2020 he finally found the impulse to finish some of his tracks that in the meantime he released on labels like TRAUM SCHALLPLATTEN, EINMUSIKA, MNL and CINEMATIQUE RECORDS.

Powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer TEZATALKS  coins her sound as Hardcore Pop, a blend of nu-metal, punk, and electronic pop. Her lyrics are inspired by her life experiences and love of poetry. TEZA’s expression of dynamic vocals, unique melodies, and anthemic messages are influenced by the hard-popstar strange range of musical experiences, which shows in the intimacy of her writing. Her music feels as if she is talking to you.TEZA’s first release in 2016 accrued 70 million streams gaining HER a cult following and dedicated fanbase. Witnessing TEZA’s live performance is truly where the genre-blending artist shines from playing known festivals such as Afro-punk, Capitol Hill Block Party, Treefort Music Festival, to touring with Danish Popstar MØ in 2022.She invites listeners and audience members to face their darkness by sharing how she found the “Light” in her own.

The Staves are Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley-Taylor. 'No Me, No You, No More (Ariza Remix)' available now http://smarturl.it/NMNYNM.ArizaRemix

I am neither afraid of showing my emotions nor to include them in my music - Stimming

Few people bring a truly original sound to house music. At a relatively young age, Hamburgs Martin Stimming did just that, demonstrating a sophisticated yet accessible sound that is beyond his years.

Two years after hooking up with Solomuns Diynamic Music, his 2008 breakthrough hit Una Pena made the electronic world sit up and take notice, and before long acclaimed labels like Freerange, liebe*detail, Buzzin´ Fly, Green and Poker Flat were snapping up his work. 2009 saw him release his immaculate debut album Reflections to great acclaim, cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting new producers of his generation. 

His second album, Liquorice, eschews the normal kick-clap/snare template by and large to explore more interesting and progressive territories, but always with that trademark magpie-like sense of texture, emotion and discovery. 

His productions are filled with a multitude of his own unique, charismatic field recordings, and he never uses the same sample more than once. 

2010 saw him pick up an award for Best Newcomer at the Ibiza DJ Awards, following on from his live show (Stimming does not DJ) stunning the crowds at the islands legendary Pacha, and the finest danceries around the world Πfrom Berlins Panoramabar to Sao Paulo´s D-Edge, Brussels Fuse, London´s fabric and Paris Rex, and plenty more beyond. 

Remixes for the likes of Sascha Funke, Claude VonStroke, Deadmau5, Stephan Bodzin and Tom Novy to name but a few have further spread his influence amongst the discerning house and tech community, and cemented his reputation as one of the scene´s most exceptional producers.

Clearly, Martin Stimming is a precious talent indeed. But then again, not everyone loves liquorice...

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