John Carpenter & Alan Howarth – The Duke arrives from “Escape from NY”
This track has changed my life … if I do this job today, it’s their fault!
Scott Grooves – Mothership Reconnection (Daft Punk Mix)
I think this is my most worn out 12” record!
Manuel Göttsching – E2-E4
This was the first LP of electronic music that I bought. An original copy imported from Germany … I think it was in 1999?
Deee lite – Groove Is In The Heart
For me, this is one of the most genius tracks in the history of dance music …
Public Enemy – Fight The Power
I had heard this song for the first time in a taxi in New York in 1992. When I returned to Italy I bought the complete discography of Public Enemy!
Cappella – Everybody
A real power on the dance floor … it was a special moment when I could play this 12”…
Daft Punk – The New Wave
The first 12″ release of Daft Punk, an Italian license on UMM … a love was born that has lasted for 23 years!
Thomas Bangalter – On Da Rocks
This is one of those tracks that I like listening to at 8am, at lunchtime or in the middle of the night …special!
Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven
The complete song … a masterpiece!
Alberto Camerini – Rock n Roll Robot
My first 45 rpm … and also maybe the first record I bought: I was 9 years old.
End To End – Labyrinth (Divergent (Media Records)
The Divergent label is set to build on the success of its first release with a standout second single this spring, this time from exciting new artist End To End, co-produced by label boss Bimas. The single also features a remix from the head honcho as well as Stephan Krus and is another fine package that is set to further cement the reputation of this up and coming imprint. Paolo Aliberti is an Italian artist who has worked with labels like Melodica and Stealth since starting out in the ‘80s. His big and bouncy techno sound has a focus on melody, groove and harmony, and he recently linked with the CEO of Media Records to start this new alias End To End. Now he follows up a debut remix with a great new single for Divergent.
The fantastic original mix of ‘Labyrinth’ is a strong, driving production, aimed firmly at the darker floors, and is certain to find favour with plenty of techno’s leading DJs. It has slick and icy hi hats, rougher claps and forceful kick drums all surging along and taking you with them as synth sweeps and weird vocals add to the tension. It’s a real dance weapon indeed. Label boss Bimas then steps up to add his own spin and flips the cut into a more boisterous and bristling techno roller with futuristic synths, smooth hits and tripped out pads all hypnotising you as the groove rolls on. It’s a moody affair that really stands out. Last of all, DJ/producer Stephan Krus, who has fifteen years in the game and has been resident at some of Italy’s key techno clubs— reworks the track into a dark percussive workout, with brooding pads and menacing bass all locking you in. This is a fine techno offering once more from the impressive Divergent label.
End To End – Labyrinth (Divergent (Media Records) Cat. No. DVRG1002V / DVRG1002 Format: vinyl, digital
