Egg London Podcast

A vinyl connoisseur who is living a somewhat techno fairytale. Andre Galluzzi’s career is on the verge of legendary status. Galluzzi’s DJ story started at 14 years of age. Over a quarter of a century later and the man in question is still performing week in week out and now recognised in the top echelon of house and techno artists. Running his own label, ARAS, which is the main outlet for his musical productions alsongside Dana Ruh and Matthew Dekay, the label enables the release of creativeness within Andre’s being whilst also shouldering the responsibility of pushing Galuzzi’s signature sound to the punters. Always known for being A DJ first and foremost, his productions have established a reputation as someone who is at the forefront of his craft with his passion for the dance music world evident in everything that he creates or curates.  As a producer, organic is the best way to describe Galluzzi’s style. Old school in nature, he has always trucked along vinyl records to his gigs since the start and the w

The UK has certainly been at the very forefront of the recent rise in popularity in house and techno worldwide. UK artists have provided their own distinctive sound, bringing new fans to the scene as well as rejuvenating existing house and techno lovers, showing them a new side. David Robertson aka Reset Robot is one such artist. His unique style blends high tempo tech house infused with chunky, dark techno elements. This style has led him inevitably to some of the most forward thinking labels within techno, with a string of productions being put out on the likes of True Soul and 8 Sided Dice. 2013 saw the Portsmouth lad hit the big time with tunes such as ‘False Widow’ being supported heavily by the likes of Tale Of Us and Richie Hawtin.However, it hasn’t been any easy journey for the rising star. Failed promises from his previous management led him having to completely reset his production plans. This would deter most, but his sheer determination led him to eventually to release on the infamous Dubfire Reco

Sweden’s very own Christian Smith has been soaking up the sounds of house and techno since the late 80s when Sven Vath first took the scene by storm. Since that moment his life has been dedicated to a vision which he has shared with the global techno community. Jet-setting DJ and label boss, Christian has achieved a lot in a career spanning over 20 years, with his imprint Tronic holding a special place in techno circles. Christian set the label up back in 1994 when he was just 21, and ever since then it has been a bastion of quality music. Diverse in it’s output the label has released the likes of Carl Craig, Laurent Garnier, Marco Bailey, Hobo and Jay Lumen and has been seen as a leading force in shaping a less purist techno style. It was also notably one of the first labels to embrace sounds from house and techno to create records that DJs from both scenes would play.As a producer we have seen Christian be as diverse as his own label, with releases on a vast array of labels including Drumcode, Ovum, Bedrock

The Paris underground scene has given rise to some of the biggest names in dance music across the board; Daft Punk, Laurent Garnier, Dimitri From Paris, Ivan Smagghe, Jeremy Underground Paris and DJ Mehdi to name a few. Right at the top of this very talented pile lies Franck Roger, a man dedicated to old school house whilst still pushing things forward.A staunch supporter of vinyl, his sets have won him support around the world, and earned him recognition from those artists that originally inspired him to become a musician. His love of the old school does not only lay in the music and the format in which he plays on, but also his use of analog equipment during his special live sets.A multi-talented individual certainly, not only a producer / DJ, but also label boss, with his imprint Real Tone Records putting out releases from the likes of Maya Jane Coles, The Martinez Brothers, Shonky, Burnski and M A N I K. His new label, Home Invasion, is set to be a vinyl only label, with a real emphasis on the releases be

Circus curator, international DJ and in-form producer Yousef continues to make a strong, well earned impression with both his Liverpool and now London Circus events; hosting huge events with both current and forward-thinking lineups and surpassing all expectations both in the studio and behind the decks. Yousef got his break after winning the Muzik Magazine’s Bedroom Bedlam competition many years ago, but it is because of this he has always been there to support new acts within the scene, and he has showed that this year with his bookings at Egg. But while 2014 might have seen Circus explore new ground, that doesn’t mean it’s lost, any of it’s heavyweight status as one of the best club nights in the country. Circus has grown into one of the most respected nights in the UK, growing a huge following in the process, with Yousef at the helm. His sets encapsulate everything he and Circus is about; not confined within boundaries, he's free to explore all sides of house and techno, from upbeat to down tempo,

With a career spanning well over a decade, Glimpse’ unique sound has shown both his versatility and creativity as a producer. His London roots shine through in his music, constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new ground, with his imaginative blend of house and techno winning support from the likes of Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin and Damian Lazarus. With releases on labels such as Crosstown Rebels, Aus Music, Leftroom, Planet E and his own imprint, Glimspe Recordings, he has consistently shown his ability as a forward-thinking producer. Recent work has seen him branch out musically as one half of popular Hotflush duo, Dense & Pika, with numerous shows worldwide and a RA podcast already under their belt. We sat down with Glimpse after his recent set here at Egg London.This set was recorded live at Egg London when you recently played here, how was it? How did you find our bespoke Flipside system?The Flipside Sound system is absolutely incredible and easily one of the best sounds systems in London. It was

The next installment of the Egg London Podcast features two veterans who have been causing a stir once again recently. With over 40 years experience in the music industry, Paul C and Paolo Martini have certainly been, seen and done it all. Joining forces in 2009, the Italian duo have worked tirelessly in the studio not only seeing their music supported by many of the industry’s biggest names, but also releasing on labels such as Hot Creations, Area Remote, Terminal M, 100% Pure, AMA Recordings, Great Stuff, Kiara Records and of course, Paul’s Boutique. We caught up with them ahead of their gig at Egg London on Saturday 22nd February. Where, how and on what was the mix recorded?It’s a studio mix done with 2 CDJ Pioneer 2000. It includes some of our own exclusive stuff plus some great tracks by others artists that we really like at the momentYou’ve been production partners since 2009, do you both have a specific role in the studio? Whats your creative process? Any arguments!? Usually Paul C starts to make some

The fourth in Egg’s podcast series comes from a duo we’ve loved for a very long time. Having rocked the Terrace here with Sebastian Leger back in November, the duo have been busy putting together something very special for us to listen to. Sticking to the simple formula of matching the accessible with the credible, Doomwork offer up an emotive, immersive mix of subtle atmospheric sounds and rolling rhythms. Releasing their debut in 2012, the guys have largely concentrated on pulling together an impressive live set, but with a hotly awaiting follow up in the running, and releases on Tenax already having appeared online earlier this year – we wanted to see what direction the duo might be going to. Check out their formidable mix below for a flavour of what to expect. 1) Where, how and on what was the mix recorded? This set is a live recording, the first hour of our last gig in Berlin. We played a lot of tunes which have been released on vinyl only and some Doomwork's upcoming releases as well. 2) You rocked the

It’s time for podcast round three, and this time we’ve got someone very special to lay down a mix for us. Pirupa has spent four years grafting in the business, and in that small amount of time, his work has been found and picked up by some of the biggest names in the business. Having worked with everyone from Defected to Noir Music, in his second year in the game, this Italian scarlet was already one of Resident Advisor’s most charted artists of 2010. With tracks like Party Non Stop becoming a winter essential for any clued-up record collector, his mix for Egg was always bound to be something big. We caught up with Pirupa ahead of his set at Egg’s NYE party, ‘The One’. 1) Where, how and on what was the mix recorded? It was recorded during the Suara showcase @ Chicago Social Club in Amsterdam for the ADE Event this year. Amazing gig and the club was sold out! 2) What are your highlights from 2013 so far? Any stand out moments? I had some great moments this year, especially this summer when I played @

It's time for podcast round two so we felt the need to draft in a rising star on the underground house circuit.  In our constant pursuit to unearth fresh talent, we're stoked to have Underground Artists' very own Cristoph taking control of episode two.  Recently, the Geordie lad has released a slew of highly regarded EPs on Defected and Underground Audio respectively.  His dance floor focussed deep grooves have been causing a stir across the globe and this mix showcases his dramatic DJ style perfectly.  We caught up with the spinner for a chat ahead of his show here at Egg for Night Train on 14th December. Where, how and on what was the mix recorded? The mix was done in my studio, well by studio I mean spare room in my house! I used a set of Pioneer CDJ 1000's and a Pioneer DJM 800 mixer, it wasn't planned out or anything. It contains a few promo's i've been sent recently, some tracks by producers i'm really into at the moment and a new one of my own called 'You Got Me'. What are your highlights from

As we approach the end of 2013, we're stoked to be unveiling our shiny new Egg London Podcast series. This gives you, the discerning beat disciple, the opportunity to hear our sound wherever you may be in the world.  Episode one comes from a bona fide legend in the scene... Step up Visionquest and Desolat gal Cassy!  We caught up with the Berliner for a quick-fire interview to pick her brains about the mix and her NYE performance here at Egg for The One.  Where, how and on what was the mix recorded? It was specially recorded live from from residency at Output Club here in NYC. What are your highlights from 2013 so far? Any stand out moments? Stand out moments for me this year has to be the whole season in ibiza. All my gigs were great and it felt so good living on the island for the summer. On NYE you'll be performing for the first time here at Egg alongside Circoloco favourite Tania Vulcano. You've also been a regular fixture at Circoloco over the years do you plan to bring some of that magic to