FORTVNE is the new endeavor from the artist previously known as Modulaire, project that took the lead of the now well stablished label, La Volta Ros. 
His sound ranges from the guitars and synthesizers of the electronic rock and new wave, to the pop sensibilities of melody and rhythm from disco, adding odd and raw own of Michael Fortvne.
The last three years have been Michael’s search of his own voice in the new Mexican music scene, giving the result of his debut album, Adults Only, produced in sessions between Guadalajara and Mexico City, scheduled to be released at the end of the year.

MGMT : steven@mattcaldwell.co.uk
BOOKINGS : Bookings@djindra.com 
LABELS : Natura Viva, PandaLab, Freegrant Music, Desert Disco Records.
Promos : Promos@djindra.com 

It would be unfair to generalise IND:RA simply as a Dj/Producer. Devoting himself to technical depth and versality in performance and being as genre-fluid as possible, Ind Ra has played a pivotal role in the progression of electronic music culture for decades in his homeland, India.

Often hailed for his continuous advocacy of electronic music and the culture that it brings, IND:RA has known no bounds in his last attempt to enrich the developing scene in his native country - even while located on another continent entirely. Born and raised in the only state in India where alcohol is prohibited and nightlife is sparse, IND:RA has always had a desire to stop at nothing to share the magic of the dance music with others.

Championed for his intrinsic preference for euphoric melodies, IND:RA's complex palate of House, Techno, Acid and Trance make him an undeniably individual asset to the global  electronic community.  As such his work has received regular support from some of the biggest artists and radio stations on the planet. 

Now based in London, he spearheads the increasingly popular Desert Disco Records. The label very - much like himself - celebrates the many shades of House, Techno and their associated sub-genres. Just as he did in early days of his career, IND:RA continues to mark on the Industry and attached culture - sharing in the diversity and depth of technicality there is to offer in the ever changing landscape of electronic music.

Brax 
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29 year old music producer in genre Deep House/ChillOut/Tropical since 2013

*FOLLOW ME* because soon a new track and remix in the genre Tropical House!

Labels:
- Ensis Records [EDM Nation]
- Enhanced Music
- Hotfingers Records (303 Lovers)
- Colorize (Enhanced Music)
Support:
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https://soundcloud.com/latropical
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- "So what if you mix House/Techno and AfroHouse in your sets?", says Mati Eye as we catch up for coffee at the local Starucks, as he's about to get into his morning routine in the studio near Victoria Station in central London. The "venti" (huge) coffee is according to Mati Eye as key to making music as his many synthesizers and modules. "I need my coffee", he laughs. "It's my muse, and keeps me focused. To me focus is what allows for something as abstract and random as music, to transform into something something truly beautiful worth playing for other people". I can't do anything but agree as I get my notepad out for the interview. 

The Mati Eye sound reminds me of both classic house anthems but with more recent influences. "Do you intentionally mix different styles in your music and sets, or is it just by chance?", was my first question to the Swedish born DJ/Artist/Producer.

- "Well to fully answer you original question, to me it all happens as part of a flow. I can't really loose myself in a vibe if I start thinking in genres or styles already in the studio, or in any creative part of the writing process to be honest. I think that would kill off any chance to come up with something fresh or truly original. I would just be repeating the past, which is never a good idea if you aim to make some impact on the music scene. And that goes regardless of what kind of music you normally make, or what subculture you may feel you are a part of". He continues, *I just try to stay true to my own inspiration, and make tracks that I'd like to hear in the clubs. That's all you can do really. And if someone wants to put a label on it, that's fine with me, but I just don't think in terms of labels or styles creatively, so if you hear Afro House or even Old School House in my music, it just shows that those elements may have been partial influences, but most likely it was just me following a vibe, unintentionally, because it made me feel good."

So what were your influences then, growing up?

- "That's easier to answer. I grew up listening to all sorts of music but the big influences in my mind, at least relevant to the music I'm making now, are probably the early Cassius, Prodigy and Daft Punk tracks when it comes to house, and then probably any old 80's or 90's track on vinyl - from Quincy Jones to Kraftwerk. There's still nothing that can compare with the warm tube like sound of the records from that era."

Do you use analog or digital synths in your mixes?

- "I use both. If I can get the sound I want from digital I'm not gonna be a snob about it and recreate, or find it on the original synth. But for a lot of those vintage base sounds, you sometimes need to get your hands dirty on the patch boards. Usually a mix of the two will give you the best of both worlds, especially if you mix it on a real console. I try to do that as much as possible and book a studio with an SSL or similar for the final mix if I'm not writing/producing as I'm traveling, which happens a lot."
 
What do you think of the new revival of tech house and techno music with a more commercial sound that's flooding the dance charts lately?

- "For me, good music will always be good music, no matter what you call it. If people want to put labels on things to understand it better, who am I to stop them. I think the crowd that have always been listening to house music and electro before it got more mainstream, will most likely listen to it after the hype is over too. For those fans it's more about your personal experience than what's on the radio and in the charts. The rest will move on to the next hype, I'm certain. In a way I kind of miss the days when listening to house or techno felt like you belonged to a secret club in a way but mostly, i just embrace change lol."

Tell a little about your recent projects and what you are working on at the moment.

- "Well 2024 was a busy year for me writing new material and quite alot of ghost producing on the side. Over the years I have relased music as an artist on labels like Armada, Ultra, Sony and Universal under different aliases, but moving forward the Mati Eye releases will be my main focus. I'm currently working on two remake tracks from the 90's in parallel to finishing off 5 originals, so it's been a busy year, and alot of the efforts have been focused on preparation for 2025 so I'm excited to really take things to a new level with the new sound now so this year  I'll be spending much more time doing promotion and playing live. Hope to see you soon in a club near you... Come say hello in the DJ booth and I'll comp you a drink or two if you are nice", says Mati Eye as he prepares to head back to the studio for the night shift as he calls it.

//Mark Davies, 

Freelance Journalist, and Music Supervisior.

Mati Eye contact & bookings info:

For booking inquiries pls use message function on Soundloud. Messages are monitored bi-weekly.

Dirty Dee Us

~Edm~
*House*
*Deep House*
*electro/progressive*
*Trap*
*Tech House*


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