Harlequinism

a talented Russian DJ and producer, started his career in 2006. Under the alias “Spieltape” he released dozens of tracks and remixes on the leading European labels — Global Underground, Darkroom Dubs, Lo Recordings, Time Has Changed, Parquet, Alive, Ostwind, Nulogic, as well as Proton Music (USA) and Highway Records (Russia). Alexander’s tracks were supported by many famous DJs, whose reputation is beyond any doubt — you can find Spieltape’s name in charts and playlists by Nick Warren, Hernan Cattaneo, Silicone Soul, Marc Romboy, Pleasurekraft, Martin Eyerer, Trickski, Karotte, Solee, Acumen, Tapesh, Tom Budden, to name a few. Even “his Majesty” Tiesto named Alexander “a talented producer from the North of Russia” and presented Spieltape’s track in his Club Life radioshow. Over the past few years Alexander has collaborated with Hermanez, Dosem, Tapesh & Maximiljan, Nacho Marco, Evren Ulusoy, Dimitri Andreas, Trafik, Moonbeam, Max Bett and many other well-known house producers. Spieltape’s tracks and remixes were included in various compilations — Balance (Mixed by Nick Warren), Re:Cognition (Mixed by Solee), Global Underground Afterhours, Global Underground Mixed, Global Underground Digitized, etc. In addition to his effective work in studio, Alexander doesn’t forget about touring activity and plays not only in Russia but abroad as well. Spieltape performed at legendary Kazantip Festival and world’s best clubs — such as Arma 17 (Moscow) and Volar (Hong Kong).

Harlequinism

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