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.

DAF
-DJ /// PRODUCER /// PROMOTER (London, UK)

Spanning all three with focused energy; power driven DJ sets, stirring production and his forward thinking party, ‘B4’.

With such a mixed and wide variety of musical influence, there is often much diversity in DAF’s style, ranging from Progressive to Tech to Techno and everything in-between. Preparing each set meticulously and tailoring his sound to each given environment. Always looking to further his knowledge of music, this becomes apparent within his creativity.

Recent years have hosted a series of successful releases on labels such as ‘Elrow Music’, ‘Twisted Fusion’, ‘Faceless Recordings’ and Marshall Jefferson's new imprint, ‘Freakin303’, as well as remixing Stephan Bodzin’s ‘Sungam’.  

2018 has started with the feeling of intensity you come to recognise from DAF’s performances; a collaboration with Jadele forthcoming on Click Records (Amsterdam). A two track EP scheduled for release in February on Primitive Records (Brazil) and also the long anticipated ‘Misconception EP'; a collaboration with Blackhill on Freakin303, featuring remixes from the mighty TouchTalk (Brazil) and close industry peers, Barber and Tom Finn.

With further track and remix requests in the pipeline, it's clear he is on the right path and things certainly look bright for the future.

DAF is founder and co-owner of his aforementioned party, B4, showcasing carefully selected artists and friends across the international House and Techno scene, at London’s Basing House. 2016 & 17 saw them complete twelve incredible parties topping off both years with successful NYE events.

With new material incoming from the studio and further European bookings, as well as Thailand scheduled, DAF continues to evolve and move forth into new territory…

No artificial sweeteners, just a family of dedicated music heads collecting, playing good, honest house and techno music on a big system...Stick the kettle on 🫖 x

Bookings: jessica@blivemusic.art (Worldwide)
diana@provocateur-booking.de (Gsa)

An unequivocal industry visionary, DJ Hell's career has embodied and then transcended his many guises: Anti-Superstar DJ, International DeeJay Gigolo Label Boss, GQ Man of the Year, Playboy, Jetsetter, Bon Viveur, Munich Machine, New York Muscle. Seeing, and envisioning - that is of enormous relevance to Hell. He managed to convey pure artistic prowess as well as pure style during his thirty year DJ career. The individual look, the do-it-yourself approach, the elitism. That's how it grew.

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