What’s 2 m tall, lives Behind the Iron Curtain, has 1605 reasons to run an awesome label, and flies? Meet UMEK, a techno legend from Slovenia.

UMEK is personally responsible for kickstarting the electronic music scene in his home country by first organizing illegal raves and then becoming one of Slovenia’s most wanted export products and the number one music ambassador to the whole world.

And he does fly! Around 100 times per year, visiting almost every continent each year. His gig diary ranges from dark underground clubs in Berlin to massive techno stages at the world’s most renowned festivals. 

Apart from making his name in the DJ booth, he’s also a tireless producer. He mostly releases on his own imprint 1605, and most of his tracks end up on the very top of Beatport’s charts. After more than 25 years as a professional musician, he decided to use his experience and skills in the entrepreneurial world. Together with his managers, he founded a music-tech startup Viberate (www.viberate.com), where they are building the world’s greatest music platform.

Sisio is an Italian DJ, co-owner and resident of the GROPED event series. Well educated both technically and musically, Sisio is a tireless seeker, always searching for the perfect track for the perfect moment. Rhythm and improvisation are the main elements of his performances. His DJ sets are known for their elegance and unpredictability, captivating audiences with their seamless blend of genres and vibes. Within his DJ sets, Sisio never put limits to his music proposal, a refined blend of house, techno and electro, characterized by deep and melancholic synths with a strong influence from the nostalgic 80’s hues. The most important moment of his career so far is his gig at "SPACE-IBIZA", in September 2009. In summers 2009 he is one of the djs of "Angels of Love" at OLD RIVER PARK. In 2010 released his first production Deependence Rec track that receives lots of feedback from the most important record labels .In 2011 with his friend Gaetano Gaudi come out on vinyl with the track "Larana" vinyl arrived in the rankings of the 3 most sold discs on decks.de and played by Big Djs for many months including Ricardo Villalobos and Raresh. His constant music research never ends and allows him to play always different dj sets that find their trademark in big basslines and groovy rythms.

Il progetto AquAdro, nasce a Benevento (Italia), dal Gennaio 2007. Il duo è formato da Andrea Del Grosso e Antonio Castaldi, infatti la prima lettera dei loro rispettivi nomi crea l'acronimo AquAdro. Appassionati di musica fin dall'infanzia, il giovane duo fonda le proprie radici musicali nel mondo progressive. Resident nella loro città natale e protagonisti in party nella loro provincia, gli AquAdro riescono immediatamente ad avere un ottimo risultato dal pubblico in pista, grazie alla loro capacità di saperla trascinare. La loro carriera è stata influenzata dalla grande era progressista del 2000 e da grandi artisti come Hernan Cattaneo, Deep Dish, Satoshi Tomiie, Moshic, ecc... La loro scelta musicale è la somma del buon gusto personale nel mondo della musica. Nel 2009 inizia il loro lavoro da produttori, immediatamente riconoscono il loro talento, vengono avvicinati da molte etichette come Bonzai, Sudam, Mistique ecc... Protagonisti sulla radio “Progressive.beats” con lo show mensile "UTOPIA" dove è possibile ascoltare il loro sound. Nel 2013 inizia la loro esperienza da "Founder" di un’etichetta chiamata "Revelation" che prova a proporre un suono di qualità in collaborazione con molti altri artisti attenendosi sempre ad un “mood” progressivo. La loro costante ricerca musicale non finisce mai e con la mutazione del loro genere hanno saputo adeguarsi senza mai sfociare nel banale proponendo nei loro set un tipo di sound "Ibrido progressivo" melodico con sfumature che variano dall' house, deep e techno.

English version:

The AquAdro project, was born in Benevento (Italy), since January 2007. The duo is formed by Andrea Del Grosso and Antonio Castaldi, in fact the first letter of their respective names creates the acronym AquAdro. Passionate about music since childhood, the young duo establishes his musical roots in the progressive world. Resident in their hometown and protagonists in parties in their province, the AquAdro immediately manage to have an excellent result from the public in the dancefloor, thanks to their ability to know how to drag. Their career has been influenced by the great progressive era of 2000 and by great artists like Hernan Cattaneo, Deep Dish, Satoshi Tomiie, Moshic, etc ... Their musical choice is the sum of good personal taste in the music world. In 2009 they start their work as producers, immediately recognizing their talent, they are approached by many labels such as Bonzai, Sudam, Mistique etc ... Protagonists on the radio "Progressive.beats" with the monthly show "UTOPIA" where you can listen to the their sound. In 2013, they began their experience as a "Founder" of a label called "Revelation" which tries to offer a quality sound in collaboration with many other artists, always following a progressive "mood". Their constant musical research never ends and with the mutation of their kind they have been able to adapt without ever leading to the banal proposing in their sets a kind of melodic "progressive hybrid" sound with nuances that vary from house, deep and techno.

What’s 2 m tall, lives Behind the Iron Curtain, has 1605 reasons to run an awesome label and *fucking flies*?
Meet UMEK, a techno legend from Slovenia.
UMEK is personally responsible for kickstarting the electronic music scene in his home country by first organizing illegal raves and then becoming one of Slovenia’s most wanted export products and number one music ambassador to the whole world.
And he does fly! Around 100 times per year, visiting almost every continent each year. His gig diary ranges from dark underground clubs in Berlin to massive techno stages on world’s most renowned festivals. Apart from making his name in the DJ booth, he’s also a tireless producer. He mostly releases on his own imprint 1605, and most of his tracks end up on the very top of Beatport’s charts. After more than 25 years as a professional musician, he decided to use his experience and skills in the entrepreneurial world. Together with his managers, he founded a music- tech startup Viberate (www.viberate.com), where they are building the world’s greatest music platform.

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