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Hailing from Genoa, Merk started out collecting vinyl in his teenage years before spinning at local venues and producing his own music, which has since earned him several Beatport Top 10s and support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Solomun, and Patrick Topping. Arriving on the latter’s Trick imprint for the first time, Merk showcases his knack for crafting dancefloor-ready smashes as he flips the late noughties classic ‘Walking On A Dream’ by Empire Of The Sun into a raucous Tech House anthem.

“This track was created to give a club vision to a special vocal: it combines an aggressive bass with tech house drums. ‘Walking On A Dream’ represents a really important release for my career because I feel my style is so recognisable in it, and it makes me really connect with people every time I play it. In the meantime, seeing it already played and supported by top DJs at the best festivals and clubs in the world literally represents what I'm living for right now: I'm walking on a dream.” - Merk (ITA).

Walking On A Dream

Merk (ITA) - Walking On A Dream

Trick is an acclaimed dance music label and event brand owned and curated by global dance music icon, Patrick Topping.

The Newcastle native launched Trick in 2019 as a platform to spot and champion emerging artists, both in the studio and behind the decks. Since then, Trick has become one of the scene's most popular underground dance music event brands and record labels, launching the careers of some of the UK's biggest ticket-sellers and creating a cult fan following along the way.

As a record label, Trick is set to his 100 releases in 2024 and has given an outlet to many new signings who have since become some of the fastest-rising stars in the UK, such as Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing and Ewan McVicar, who delivered platinum-certified “Tell Me Something Good” along the way. 

Trick's loyal fanbase has become one of the most passionate communities in dance music, with fans sporting Trick's signature lightning bolt on merchandise and tattoos at events throughout the UK and beyond. From completing a 9-date residency in 2022 at Ibiza's legendary DC10, to hosting a stage at EDC Orlando 2022, to attracting 10,000 ravers to The Warehouse Project in Manchester and bringing thousands to an Australian Debut in Melbourne in 2023. Then there is the Trick Weekenders, Budapest in 2022 and Tenerife in 2023. These events both saw 2,500 Trick Troops holiday and party together abroad, with Trick Tenerife this year set to double in size.

In 2024 Patrick is set to give back to his roots, bringing legions of fans to his hometown of Newcastle this summer 2024 with the launch of Trick Fest. Trick will also return to Ibiza, hosting a four-date residency in Hï’s Theatre on Wednesdays.

Merk (ITA) - Walking On A Dream

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