Interviews

Saymon Gomez

Interview: 008 | SAYMON GOMEZ

Saymon started his DJ career in 1992 at age 16 in Málaga, Spain, quickly establishing himself across the Costa del Sol electronic music scene through hotels, festivals, and major events. After 25 years behind the decks spinning Tech House, Techno, and Hard Techno, he expanded into production in 2017, launching mixing and mastering services and co-founding Saycog Records. His productions have landed on respected labels like Oxytech Planet and Transfiguration Recordings, earning him spots at major festivals including the Málaga Fair and OJEANDO Festival. With over three decades in electronic music, Saymon continues to evolve his sound while staying true to the power and energy that define his performances and productions.

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J Lauda

Interview: 001 | J Lauda

Buffalo-bred progressive house guru J Lauda traces his sound back to Toronto’s massive trance scene and underground Buffalo raves. His remix of Dave Richards’ “After Midnight” launched connections with labels like Pangea Recordings and Yotto’s Odd One Out. Known for intricate melodies and punchy grooves built on transient shapers and call-and-response percussion, his tracks regularly chart on Beatport and appear on DJ mix shows worldwide. He credits his wife (who bought him his studio speakers) and his son (who gives every track a thumbs up or down) as essential collaborators in his creative process.

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