LUCIANO ESSE embarked on his career in the Italian club scene during the early 1990s. His first professional involvement came through his work with The Flame, where he was introduced to the technical aspects of DJing, with turntables and vinyl. In 2000, he relocated to London for a decade to further refine his musical expertise, quickly garnering attention from several key promoters in the city. This exposure allowed him to perform regularly at London’s premier venues, including Fabric, The End, The Cross, Ministry Of Sound, The Egg.
In 2005, he co-founded ZUM, an itinerant event series, alongside Antonio De Angelis. The event became a notable fixture in the underground scene, with lineups that featured cutting-edge techno and electronic acts. A year later, in 2006, he was invited by John Digweed to appear on the iconic Transitions radio show on Kiss 100, a significant milestone in his international recognition.
By the mid-2000s, Luciano secured a resident DJ role at The Flame Music Department in Milan, based at the renowned Amnesia superclub. During the summers of 2006 and 2007, he also became a resident DJ for We Love Sundays at Space Ibiza, further cementing his reputation within the global clubbing community.
After gaining a strong foothold in the Italian and European circuit, Luciano took on regular DJ roles at prestigious Italian venues like Clorophilla, Cromie, and Guendalina. In 2010, he became a resident DJ at Sound Department in Taranto, one of Italy's most influential
nightclubs, where he performed for nearly a decade every saturday night.
Luciano Esse’s sound is firmly rooted in techno but incorporates a wide spectrum of electronic influences, demonstrating a versatile approach that bridges various subgenres and experimental forms. His musical output has been released on numerous esteemed record labels such as Life & Death, Beard Man, Suara, Children Of Tomorrow, Sleaze, Affekt Recordings, Material Series, Tenax, Out-Er and Sound Department Ascolti, further establishing his influence within the global electronic music landscape.