Gromper 001 by. Markus Aurelius & Hirsto

With his sensual and infectious disco and deep house tunes, Markus Aurelius aka Marco Aurelio Reckinger exemplifies the saturated sound of now. Inspired in equal parts by Detroit techno and the latest offerings of Chicago house and Nu-Disco, the young producer effortlessly combines down-pitched vocals and hypnotic breaks to the most thrilling effect. In his many years of experience as a musician, he has constantly shifted styles and sounds blending his unique swag with a rare iconic presence.

Hailing from Luxembourg, a tedious Bermuda triangle offering the obvious advantages of cross-cultural exchange yet devoid of any significant market structures, the upcoming producer has experimented with various forms of musical expression ever since his parents treated him with a first vinyl player upon reaching the age of twelve. It isn’t until then that he decides to devote his life entirely to music. Experimenting with mixing and scratching techniques at a very young age, he soon notices his lack of a musical background, which ultimately directs him onto production.

Studying sound design in Munich several years later, he expands his horizons and feels increasingly compelled by electronic music and its possibilities. His musical sense triggered by artists such as Daft Punk, Chromeo and Digitalism, he quickly learns to express himself through electronica and creates the duo ‘Christal and Crack’ with a childhood friend, igniting the Luxembourgish scene within hours. The band quickly gains notoriety and numerous references during that prolific period supporting artists like Data, Bloody Beetroots, Le Tigre among others. In 2009 however, the duo parts ways with Markus Aurelius deciding to put his entire focus on a solo career. In this period, he meets the opportunity to perform next to established acts like Does it Offend you Yeah? Zombienation or Fancy who express their appreciation for his unique sound.

After this first venture into solo territory, a change occurs in the musician's electronic outlook. The experience of Berlin-based club culture paired with the discovery of artists like Trentemoeller, Apparat and Seth Troxler opens up new directions leading Markus Aurelius to relocate to Berlin to refine his production skills, constantly incorporating new elements and techniques into his tracks which quickly find their way into renowned clubs. Over the last year, Markus Aurelius spent a lot of effort and dedication in fine-tuning his tracks and is now ready to present his sound to a larger audience.