#33 Feat. Staff Picks in Melodic House & Techno

Laurent Garniers COD3 QR doubles up this October with accompanying vinyl and digital releases featuring two tracks apiece from Skatman, Costello, Lois (FR), Carlos Nilmmns, Jay Robinson and DCLVIII OFC its The Big Fat Kahuna Burger! Skatman is Berlin based, Tunisian born DJ, producer and label head of Cognitive Prophecy, who has gained recognition for his distinctive approach to electronic music. With a substantial discography, including tracks on renowned labels such as Innervisions and Correspondent, and regular DJ appearances in the worlds favourite clubs, Skatman has become one of the most intriguing and captivating artists in the industry. His sound has evolved into an homage to his experiences in his current home of Berlin and early years in Tunisia. Four-to-the-floor house, techno, 80s synth-pop, breaks, and cinematic scores have all contributed to forming his unique sound Costello is a versatile French electronic music producer, artist and DJ known for his cutting- edge sound and technical prowess. With a rich discography that traverses techno, disco and beyond, Costello has carved out a niche as a genre-defying act. His standout tracks have not only captured the attention of underground stalwarts like Boys Noize and Laurent Garnier but also made waves among mainstream giants such as David Guetta and Tiesto. Lois (FR), who has also produced under the name Lois Plugged, is a sound engineer and music producer. He has signed numerous compositions and remixes on independent and major labels including Trax, Boxon, Wefine, BombStrikes, Sony and of course COD3 QR, alongside work in mixing, mastering and sound design, becoming one of the key players in the Bordeaux electronic scene. As a sound expert, he is also manager of Intelligent Design, his production and mastering studio, and manager of the Wefine label as well as founder of the Bordeaux school Artschool. Ross McMillan, known professionally as Carlos Nilmmns, is a Scottish electronic music producer, DJ and composer originally from Glasgow. Over the years he has collaborated with a range of notable artists, including Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning figures, including Kenny Dope, Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson and Davina Bussey, plus respected artists like Niko Marks, Rolando, Laurent Garnier, Santiago Salazar, Hardrock Striker, Karl The Voice, Zadig, Ben Sims, Andres (who worked with Jay Dilla and Moodymann), and YouANDme. His music has been released on COD3 QR, Planet E, Trax, Cocoon, Ornaments, Circus, Virgin, Skylax/Universal Music France and more. His style draws from house, techno, and jazz influences, often combining analogue and digital production methods. Jay Robinson has been in the music scene for a decade with his mix of house, techno and bass finding support from all corners of the industry from Laurent Garnier to Deadmau5 to Idris Elba and more. His Mau5trap releases have garnered additional support and his remix of Deadmau5 x Neptunes record Pomegranate boasts over two million streams on Spotify alone. Remixes for Fatboy Slim (on Skint), Jason Derulo (Atlantic Records) and Todd Edwards (Defected) followed. More recently he has a mastering credit on Skepta & Amy Winehouse Cant Play Myself and forthcoming collaborations with AC Slater, Kryder and Todd Edwards. Anthony Godin, originally known by his alias The White Shadow (FR), has been a veteran of music production for over two decades with releases on Suara, Still Von Talent, Kattermukke and Einmusika. Over the course of his career, Anthony has explored a variety of musical equipment, moving from the MPC2000, Korg mic, Nord Lead 2, and Yamaha 01V to a more minimalist approach with a Moog Sub37, TD-3, RolandTR-8S and immersive live performances. He created the DCLVIII OFC project to embody a more techno approach, with Detroit influences and a Garnier touch, adding subtle progression and a melody, as he continues to push the boundaries of electronic music.

Carlos Nilmmns, Costello, Skatman, Dolo Desir, Jay Robinson, LIINKS, DCLVIII OFC, Lois (fr)