@ciel_dj

Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 

Hello, I'm a producer and DJ going by the name of Ciel. My real name is Cindy, my pronouns are she/her, and I'm based in Toronto, Canada.

How do you deal with being nervous before a gig? 

Try not think about it :) It doesn't always work, but i find it happens from time to time if I'm really exhausted from not sleeping on tour and my brain has naturally shut off. If I can't stop thinking about it, I will try to select the first track from my vinyl bag and have a vague sense of what Rekordbox playlists I plan to play from. I ad-hoc all my sets because I love picking tracks in response to the audience's energy, but sometimes that is a lot more stressful for me and I find myself doom scrolling the USB. Devising a strategy, even if I end up not following it, does a lot to soothe my anxiety. 

Where do you see yourself musically in 2044?

I don't know what the future holds but I hope to be a full time composer of film and TV scores when I'm in my 50s and no longer want to tour constantly.

If you could have anything on your rider… What would you choose?

An indica-sativa hybrid joint (no tobacco), nice bottle of orange wine, German flat peaches, and a bathroom in the booth (anything is possible, right?)

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

Less celebrity worship, less influencer culture, less fame & money-chasing, more focus on behind-the-scenes folks (whether DJs or producers or labels) who foster community and tirelessly build their local scenes.

Ciel - 36˚C

Music in praise of the Moon
Mix series hosted by Stathis and Luigi Di Venere
37th Episode by Stathis & Luigi Di Venere recorded in a much loved Cycladic island
Artwork by Thodoris Dimitropoulos

Moon Gazing Cycladica by Stathis & Luigi Di Venere

https://soundcloud.com/luigidivenere
https://soundcloud.com/philoxenia
Artwork: https://soundcloud.com/greta-motif
🔊 https://youtu.be/TE5GA9QEhrg

Philoxenia Records, DJ resident at Cocktail d'Amore, class
1986

Puglia-born and Berlin-based Luigi Di Venere is one of the most
exciting presences in electronic music. Now a much-loved DJ,
producer, and promoter, he first came to attention at Cocktail
d’Amore, where he is a resident. Di Venere’s talent was quickly
spotted by other promoters, and over the past years he has
become a regular feature of Panorama Bar and at the infamous
fetish club lab.oratory.

His musical style is rooted in Italo house and cosmic Italo disco,
techno, New Beat, trance, and he is especially known for his
luxurious Balearic waves, trippy cosmic soundscapes and
explosive combinations. Di Venere also runs his own club
nights including Maximum Joy in Berlin and Power Dance Club
in Athens and Berlin. In the past, Di Venere has hosted his own
radio show MachineSex on Radio Cómeme, and his ambient
compositions have featured in numerous fashion and art
projects.

These days, Di Venere can be found managing the Phonica
Records satellite in Berlin’s The Stores X, and expanding his
new label with Neu Verboten, Philoxenia Records. Di Venere
enjoys a number of exciting musical collaborations, including
Banana Moon (with Massimiliano Pagliara), SolidAir (with Jules
Etienne), Affekt Unit (with Neu Verboten). Check out his latest
release solo release on Prins Thoma’s Internasjonal!

Play on YouTube

LAYER #350 | Luigi Di Venere

After a busy few weeks having plenty of festival fun, our podcast is back and rolling with self-certified 'rave mom' Partok next up. He's played standout sets at Glastonbury and Panorama Bar this summer and still regularly returns home to Israel to play all-night-long sets. It is there, as a resident at the Tel Aviv club The Block that he first made an impression many years ago. Since then his endless explorations of all forms of techno have earned him an international following. 

Partok brings his own distinctive party sound to our series this week with an electrifying mix of peak-time fun. He packs plenty in, too, dextrously switching up the mood as he weaves through evocative and emotional sounds that aren't afraid of a tender melody or soulful vocal, but are always powered by crisp drums. From banging grooves and brain-frying synth textures to psychedelic loops and hands-in-the-air piano chords, it's a high-definition, big-hearted selection that leaves you feeling good.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 443 - Partok

Music in praise of the Moon
Mix series hosted by Stathis and Luigi Di Venere
38th Episode by Andrew Birds
Artwork by Thodoris Dimitropoulos

Moon Gazing 038 by Andrew Birds

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ LUIGI DI VENERE

Puglia born Berlin based Luigi is one of the most exciting presences in electronic music . He first came to light Cocktail d’ Amore Berlin and was since then quickly spotted by other promoters and is a regular at Berghain/Panorama Bar.
Luigi can be found managing the Phonica Records satellite at The store Rex Berlin and expanding his label Philoxenia Records that he runs with Nueverboten. Luigi also runs his own club nights Maximum Joy and Power Dance Club.

Follow LUIGI DI VENERE here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divelugi
Instagram: https://instagram.com/luigidivenere
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/luigidivenere

Luigi Di Venere - Tech Clubbers Podcast #326

Live recording of our Luigi doing his thing at the Maximum Joy party recently at Sameheads..

:)

Luigi Di Venere live Dj cut - Maximum Joy @ Sameheads 07.10.23

Tracklist:

Juan Ramos - Master Data Tribute (Ode to a City Industrial Past) 
Rudolf Abramov - King Kong 
Warden CA - The Drop City Generator 
Cosmo Vitelli ft. Fantastic Twins - A Brand New City  
CONTRA - Shake it Out 
Markus Gibb - Kuru 
Interlude: Mica Levi - Vibing
Get a Room - Cochon Toi Même 
Coobe - Alata 
Pye Corner Audio - Vorsicht 
Smagghe & Cross - Sam & Jen 
Mariah - Soko Kara 
Identified Patient ft. Sophie Du Palais - The Drip
Rouge Mécanique - Sis 
Ground - Unshin 
Orestt - Homies

artwork/collage: Hugo Barros (@mesineto)

Dirty Aber Sexy

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Philoxenia Luigi - Di Venere - 07 Feb 2024

Nico Motte - Tema d’Amore
CFCF - State Padang
Tempelhof & Gigi Masin - Vampeta
Napoleon Cherry - No Need For Us To Explain
Land Of Light - Bell Rock Outpost
D.K. - Evening Shadows
Sun Araw a - Ma Holo
Soundspecies - Trois Etages
Haruomi Hosono - Philharmony
Mr Fingers - Aether
Idjut Boys - Kenny Dub Headband
Hugh Mane - Live Drama
Aktuala - Dejanira


Easy Listening - March 16

Electrifying Nippon no Inspired Mix by Russian Dj Electric Blue. We are very thrilled to share her invitation to one of her Mind-bending Adventures. Seiko Welcome to The Childhood Family.

https://childhoodintelligence.bandcamp.com/

CHILDHOOD MIXTAPE'Z VOL. 9 - Electric Blue - ありがとう。

Co-running @philoxenia For contact/bookings: sam@klsbookings.com
https://www.facebook.com/djluigidj/
Cocktail d'Amore Berlin. Phonica Records, Soho House Berlin. Maximum Joy. Passionate field recordist. Current release Capricorn In Pisces on Internasjonal
https://internasjonal.bandcamp.com/album/capricorn-in-pisces

Easy Listening - March 16

Luigi Di Venere

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