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Discover the World of Draxx: Tech House’s Italian Maverick
Step into the captivating musical universe of Draxx, the Italian maverick who’s turning the tech house scene upside down with his irresistible beats and magnetic persona.
Hailing from the land of good food (no, I’m not biased), Draxx isn’t just serving up delicious tunes; he’s concocting masterpieces that have dancefloors bouncing from Milan to Miami. Known for his songs that hit harder than a Vespa in rush hour, Draxx has caught the attention of industry heavyweights like Cloonee, Hugel, and John Summit, earning him a spot among the genre’s elite.
But it’s not just the big names who are singing Draxx’s praises; his tracks have been snapped up by some of the coolest labels in the game, from Insomniac to Moon Harbour. And with bangers like “WTF” and “Ponteme” climbing the charts faster than you can say “ciao bella”, it’s clear that Draxx is on a mission to make waves in the world of electronic music.
In 2023, Draxx’s star reached new heights when he was crowned one of ‘The Future of Dance’ producers by 1001Tracklists, cementing his status as a trendsetter in the scene. And with his remix of Kevin McKay’s “Work” sending shockwaves through the EDM community, it’s safe to say that Draxx is just getting started.
With a sound that’s as spicy as a plate of arrabbiata and a vibe that’s as cool as a summer night in Capri, Draxx is the Italian stallion of the tech house scene, and he’s ready to take you on a wild ride.
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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