Martin Buttrich is famously as fluent behind a mixing console as in front of a virtual drum kit. That technical prowess, combined with a fascination for music of every shape, has resulted in outstanding releases on influential labels such as Planet E, Four:Twenty, Cocoon, Poker Flat, Nervous and Desolat. He’s also put his sonic thumbprint on many big ticket artists, notably receiving a Grammy nomination for a Tori Amos remix in 2003. Such diverse musical horizons are rare. While other prolific artists may have slowly watered down their music, Buttrich’s star has risen in diametric opposition. His vision has become more and more condensed, more and more crystallised. Flipping and puncturing grooves in a live setting is a snap for him, and he’s entranced audiences at festivals like Time Warp and Creamfields, at temples of boom such as Fabric (London), Womb (Tokyo), Cocoon (Frankfurt), Panorama Bar (Berlin) and Amnesia (Ibiza) and at worldwide Desolat Experience parties with Loco Dice.

Buttrich’s journey into electronic music began in clubs in Berlin and Hannover at the dawn of the ‘90s, when post-Summer of Love-Europe began to swing to its own hypnotic, machine-like groove. At 18 years old he began experimenting with production as X-Rotation (with Daniel Bross), which led to the projects Rhythm Assault, Sounds of Life and Phunk Diggazs (with engineer Andy Bolleshon).

Buttrich began a notorious collaboration with his then co-worker at Peppermint Jam distribution, Timo Maas, in the mid-‘90s (they worked the telephones together). After setting up his first studio in the basement of the Peppermint Park studio building, the partnership led to over 100 co-productions and remixes that included Madonna, Muse, Fatboy Slim. Josh Wink and Green Velvet. Buttrich has produced funk legend Bootsy Collins, while switching the patterns for artists including Tom Jones, Kelis, Moloko, Depeche Mode, Placebo, Yello, War and Roger Sanchez. His Azzido Da Bass “Dooms Night” remix with Timo Maas hit the UK top ten charts.
 
All the while he created an impressive library of beats and collected an arsenal of music production equipment for his studio in Timetools, a studio complex founded in 1997 in Hannover with a group of musicians. Buttrich is happy with the subtle crunch of an SP-12 sampler and the ‘smoky’ vibe of his analog mixing desk – adding a bass guitar or other instrument when necessary. But he’s not above having fun with a laptop either: approaching music programs as if they were video games. He doesn’t rely on any one machine or music composition technique, and his array of outboard gear is mouth-wateringly state of the art.
But he never loses touch with the gritty, human side of music, and the environments that it is played in.

Another key musical partnership, with Loco Dice, begun in 2002, undoubtedly inspired Buttrich to delve deeper into the musical histories that first lured him towards after-dark melodies. In a short space of time they’d built up a deep discography creating an era-defining sound in the process. They spent more than half a year living in New York in 2006/2007, with half of Buttrich’s studio set up in a rickety hideaway in Brooklyn that looked out over Manhattan’s vistas. Between late night production sessions and snowstorms, their Desolat label came to life.

Having his debut solo album Crash Test released on Desolat in early 2010, Martin Buttrich is taking his vision to the road, fusing wild imagination with solid musical architecture, cherry-picked inspiration with true perfection of his musical craft. 

Since then constantly on tour, in 2011 Martin Buttrich still has dropped a remarkable collection of music - productions like “Fire Files” EP on Desolat or remixes for Marco Carola and Lee Curtis amongst others.

Currently based in LA, Martin Buttrich is working on his second artist album and a jazz project called The Stoned Autopilot.

Stay tuned.

THE LOLLINO APPROACH TO DJING CONNECTS DIRECT TO THE ROOTS OF AUTHENTIC DANCE CULTURE. AFTER YEARS OF PROVING HIMSELF IN THE BOOTH IN THE CLUBS OF HIS ELEGANT NORTHERN ITALIAN HOMETOWN OF TURIN, HE WAS TAPPED AS RESIDENT FOR THE EUROPEAN BRANCH OF DETROIT’S ICONIC MOVEMENT FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS THE CITY’S RENOWNED KAPPA FUTURFESTIVAL. CULTIVATING HIS CRAFTSMANSHIP ACROSS EUROPE, FROM BERLIN TO IBIZA, LOLLINO EVENTUALLY EARNED THE RESPECT OF THE ULTIMATE CRAFTSMAN HIMSELF CARL COX.

THE BIGGEST RECENT STEP FORWARD FOR LOLLINO TOOK PLACE IN IBIZA, WHERE HE COMPETED IN THE BURN RESIDENCY COMPETITION, RECEIVING MENTORSHIP UNDER THE MAGNIFICENT CARL COX, PROCEEDING TO WIN THE COMPETITION AND BECOME AN OFFICIAL BURN AMBASSADOR. HE HAS NOW BEEN WELCOMED INTO THE ARTIST ALIFE / ASK MY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AS RECOGNITION OF HIS TALENTS, AND HE’LL FURTHER ESTABLISH THE IBIZA CONNECTION WITH THE LAUNCH OF HIS OWN RADIO SHOW – “PEOPLE LIKE US RADIOSHOW PRESENTED BY LOLLINO” ON IBIZA SONICA EVERY WEDNESDAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BURN ENERGY DRINK.

LOLLINO NOW RESIDES IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC CAPITAL OF BERLIN, STARTING HIS YEAR WITH A SLOT AT ITS MASSIVE HYTE NYE PARTY WHERE HE PLAYED ALONGSIDE RICHIE HAWTIN,DUBFIRE, LOCO DICE, SETH TROXLER AMONG OTHERS. HOWEVER, HE SAYS TURIN IS STILL HIS HOME, AND HE’LL REMAIN A FIXTURE AT THE CITY’S FESTIVALS, AS WELL AS HOLDING DOWN HIS RESIDENCY AT ITS CHALET CLUB AND HIS RADIO SHOW ON ITALY’S NATIONAL M2O RADIO FM.

“TURIN HAS AN AMAZING UNDERGROUND SCENE, TO SOME IT’S KNOWN AS THE ‘BERLIN OF ITALY.’ NEARLY EVERY WEEKEND I HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY EXTENDED SETS FOR AS LONG AS 10 HOURS, AND EQUALLY THERE’S ALWAYS IMPORTANT DJS VISITING THAT I’VE BEEN BLESSED TO PLAY ALONGSIDE. I’M A DJ THANKS TO TURIN, AND I’VE BEEN ABLE TO GROW UP IN THE CENTER OF THE DANCEFLOOR.”

THE PASSION THAT LOLLINO BRINGS TO DJING IS EVIDENT IN THE ENERGY HE PROJECTS FROM BEHIND THE DECKS, AS SOMEONE WHO NEVER STANDS STILL, AND STILL GETS GOOSEBUMPS EVERY TIME HE PUTS A RECORD ON. POSITIVE VIBES ARE IMPORTANT ABOVE ALL ELSE, AS A TECHNO CRAFTSMAN WHO PUTS A FOCUS ON THE STEADY GROOVES.
“VERSATILITY IS IMPORTANT, TO BE ABLE TO ADAPT TO THE ENERGY OF WHERE YOU’RE PLAYING. BUT CREATING THOSE GOOD VIBES IN THE CROWD IS WHAT MATTERS MOST. ENERGETIC, GROOVY TECHNO.”

LIKE ANY GOOD DANCEFLOOR CRAFTSMAN, LOLLINO HAS CULTIVATED A SOLID FOOTPRINT WITH HIS STUDIO WORK, WITH A SOUND THAT DRAWS ON HIS SPECIAL AFFINITY WITH ANALOGUE PRODUCTION GEAR. MOST RECENTLY ‘TRIPPING’ ON DESOLAT MUSIC RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM LABEL BOSS LOCO DICE HIMSELF, WHILE HIS REMIX OF‘RAKUTEN’ WAS FEATURED ON JOHN DIGWEED’S MOST RECENT COMPILATION THAT SHOWCASED HIS BEDROCK LABEL. HE HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A STUDIO PARTNERSHIP WITH FELLOW AUTEUR STEFANO GENTA. THE DUO PERFORM TOGETHER LIVE UNDER THEIR SOUNDSIDE ALIAS, AND ARE PREPARING FOR THE IMMINENT LAUNCH OF THEIR OWN MORNING GLORY LABEL.

Subb-an is an electronic music artist from Birmingham, UK, known for his dynamic DJ sets that fluidly traverse the spectrum between house and techno, seamlessly blending deep, groove-driven basslines with hypnotic rhythms. His sound is immersive and refined, creating captivating experiences on dancefloors worldwide.

A seasoned performer, Subb-an has left a lasting mark at iconic venues and festivals including Block9 at Glastonbury, Houghton, Sunwaves, and DC10. Recent standout sets at Panorama Bar and Fabric underscore his enduring influence and versatility as an artist. 

In addition to his DJ work, Subb-an has recently unveiled a brand-new live show, an exciting evolution featuring an updated hardware-focused setup, offering a deeper, more immersive extension of his studio sound. This new performance format reflects his forward-thinking approach and commitment to pushing creative boundaries on stage.

With releases on respected labels such as One Records, Spectral Sound, and Phonica Records, Subb-an has firmly established himself as a producer of exceptional talent and creative vision. He has collaborated with celebrated artists including Mathew Jonson, Max Cooper, Seth Troxler, Enzo Siragusa, and Tom Trago.

His productions have earned widespread support from a diverse roster of tastemakers across the global electronic scene, including Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, Midland, Peach, tINI, Saoirse, Job Jobse, Sedef Adasi, Chris Stussy, Priku, Laurent Garnier, Shanti Celeste, Peggy Gou, and Anotr.

Looking ahead, Subb-an is set to release new music on forward-thinking labels including Peach Discs, X-Kalay, Yoyaku, and his own imprint, Sub Series, continuing his evolution as a boundary-pushing force in contemporary electronic music.

Producer, engineer and DJ extraordinaire Reset Robot is the alias of Dave Robertson, an accomplished artist based in Portsmouth on the south coast of the UK. Since launching the pseudonym in 2009 he has traveled the globe, DJing at many of the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, as well as rolling out a slew of well-received productions on labels such as Drumcode, Mobilee, Hotflush and his own platform Whistleblower Records. 

As a DJ Reset Robot’s unassuming approach belies his magnetic appeal and innate ability to craft sets that are polished, enthralling and full of shadowy allure. A self-confessed studio hound, he spends all day, every day at the controls, allowing creativity to flow out of him and refining his skills. Two decades of experience feed into his output, and he prefers to keep things uncomplicated in the studio. The resultant sound is his signature; brooding, sombre, yet accessible and contagious. 

Reset Robot’s visceral rhythms infect your subconscious urging you to dance, while captivating motifs and riffs stay with you long after the rave has ended; earworms of the highest order. It’s a sound that has caught the attention of tastemakers across the industry, picking up releases with some of the most respected labels around.

With a live show being developed behind-the-scenes and a debut album, ‘Spiral Of Silence’, due for release in the summer, Reset Robot is entering a new phase of his musical life; confident, content and highly-motivated to keep on unleashing new productions, he is looking to the future with an renewed air of optimism and energy. Join him on this exciting new adventure…

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Amazing comes from the brilliant mind of Matthew Lima from Perù. Born in 2009 and in the following years him decided to expand the label and started a good collaboration with Federico Buratti and still continue, their work and they always looking for new sophisticated sounds in the underground music scene. 

DEMO: Please send demo tracks only with Soundcloud Private Link  to matthewlima.music@gmail.com

Founded in 2004 as the principal source of music for DJs, Beatport, a division of LiveStyle, is today the worldwide home of electronic music for DJs, producers, and their fans. The Beatport Store offers music in premium digital formats and provides unique music discovery tools created for and by DJs. Each week, Beatport's music collection is refreshed with hundreds of exclusive tracks by the world's top electronic music artists. Beatport has offices in Denver, Los Angeles and Berlin.

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