Blank Code Podcast 119 Matt Rissi

Published: Aug. 26, 2013, 4 a.m.

One of Iowa\u2019s cornerstone techno promoters, producers, deejays & iconic inspirators. For 16 years Matt has been rocking the system both on the road & at home in Iowa. When he takes to the stage there\u2019s no denying the fact that he blatantly performs with the sole intent of fueling a passion for groove that he embraces with 100% conviction & dedication. He\u2019s had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the biggest techno players on the planet & has held his own while leaving Iowa\u2019s mark on the global techno circuit as somewhere that is absolutely NOT to be overlooked. Locally, he\u2019s at the forefront of a movement, leading with torch in hand\u2026 Nationally, he takes to a bigger stage with the means to completely steal any show.
\nAs a producer, his initial debut was released on Chicago\u2019s Zuvuya Recordings label with partner & good friend Mustafa Avdic leading to a spotlight on Music Man\u2019s \u2018I Love Techno 2007\u2019 compilation mixed by none other than the legendary Dave Clarke. A few years later Dustin Zahn featured his own rework of their \u2018Them Crocks\u2019 stormer on an Enemy Recordings remix EP released digitally as well as on vinyl. His original tracks & remixes have been signed by Klientele & Giant Squid while as the head of his own Solar Cathedral Recordings digital imprint he\u2019s put out 19 releases featuring artists from all over the globe. His original tunes have received plays & support from all corners of the world while being hammered in front of some of the most well versed techno aficionados on the floor. While DJ\u2019ing is Matt\u2019s strong suit, he plans to accelerate his studio efforts in hopes of releasing more original music over the course of the upcoming years.
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