The Advent: “Suddenly the battery died”
We met in 2018 at his house in Portugal. Two years later, during Covid, I spoke with The Advent about his debut, “We used a distorted clap.”
We met in 2018 at his house in Portugal. Two years later, during Covid, I spoke with The Advent about his debut, “We used a distorted clap.”
MAARTōN and I met at the event where he had his first gig: Tryscal Techno Night in Haarlem. In 2019, MAARTōN and I looked back together on that debut. “Happy as a little child.”
Soon after we bumped into each other at Ruigoord Kenny Campbell told me about his first gig. “That’s when things went wrong.”
Through an acquaintance, I discovered the Croatian DJ/producer, Insolate. About her first gig: “Still thrilled that I got to contribute to the history of electronic music in Osijek.”
Italian Fabrizio Marra remains humble and exudes positivity. In 2021 he shared the story of his debut with me, recalling a moment of unexpected silence.
ENNiK’s DNA is infused with musicality. In 2023, I spoke to ENNiK about his first gig. “Just my own setup with my MacBook Pro.”
Danny Howells is one of the nicest guys in the DJ-scene. In 2020 I interviewed this UK-icon about his first gig. “I was terribly nervous and afraid I would mess it up.”
Originally from Sicily, Besty Fritz has been based in Amsterdam since 2011. Reflecting on his first gig in 2002: “This felt very special.”
We had met a few times before. This finally led to an interview about AlBird’s first gig. “Frustrated with all those commercial tracks.”
When we met during ADE 2019, we immediately talked about his first gig. DJ Agent Orange’s first significant gig took place in Kansas City. “It was a thing to mix with three decks.”
For this edition, I spoke with the Dutch techno talent Kole Leijen, better known as the producer DJ Surgeles. Of course, he still remembers how it all began. “Thousands of people danced along in the parade!”
In 2014, I interviewed techno queen Nicole Moudaber several times. One of these interviews, of course, was about her first gig.
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Marcy Goes Wild = Marceline Geelen. I’m a Dutch dance journalist who had numerous interviews with international dance producers and DJs. Read their personal and unique stories!