Nico Moreno And Insolent Rave Records Drop Driving New Tracks And Tours For Europes Techno Scene
French DJ and producer Nico Moreno is known for fast industrial techno tracks. His label Insolent Rave Records releases his latest album featuring tracks from techno's newest names. His career as an artist, producer and performer strengthened his position on the European art scene.
Nico Moreno's journey from DJ to techno giant
Moreno's first encounter with the French music scene was in a cramped DJ booth. He started his career at the age of 15 mixing EDM, trap and hip hop for local nightclubs in his hometown of Normandy, but dreamed of mixing with artists in the techno scene.
Moreno recalls: “I wanted to dedicate myself to music more than anything else; But it's not easy to get into this field and make a living doing what you love. I can spend my weekdays doing boring part-time jobs and mixing weekends at home.
When Moreno met Axel Picodo, he knew it was time to step out and spread his wings. He wanted to start in the technology industry, but he had to make a difficult decision: either stay under the patronage of the famous nightclubs where he had already made his name, or go in a completely new direction. Immersed himself with Picodot and founded Black/Plug.
"I gained valuable experience as a regular DJ," recalls Moreno. "In the booth, I gained experience in how to mix songs, interact with the crowd and how we think about sounds and songs that people want. As I was exposed to different types of artists, I began to broaden techno songs make."
Moreno holds a place in the European techno scene today thanks to his technical expertise, his relationship with the audience and his completely unique style. When Moreno is asked to describe this unique style in words, he often struggles.
"It is difficult for me to define my own style," he admits. What I play doesn't fit into any genre. I like to mix elements of industrial techno, hard techno, gab, hardcore and acid techno. Like me, many DJs mix many styles to create their own.
Although Moreno's songs defy definition, his original style enjoys widespread popularity. As of mid-August 2023, every top 10 song on Spotify has accumulated more than 1 million streams. For example, "Purple Window" has accumulated 11,854,366 plays, "Insolent Rev" has 5,354,678 plays and "Techno Cry" has shown 3,606,276 views.
In 2022 and 2023, fans met Nico Moreno
Moreno has maintained a busy touring schedule for the past two years. Across Europe he toured the continent's biggest festivals, nightclubs and raves.
Moreno has not ruled out a move to the 2022 summer tour. Festivals he played that year included Werknipt Festival, Kappa Future Festival, Plazindinst Festival, Katlan Festival, Hive Festival, Rotterdam Rave Festival, Aquasela, Tiliacum Festival #05 and Rotterdam Rave 10 Years. anniversary.
This year has been very busy. Some of his most popular performances in 2023:
- Blackworks Festival II Edition
- Terminal V Festival 2023
- Short, the resurrection problem
- Sundafees 2023
- Very open 2023
- Icarus Festival
- Complex Festival 2023
- Kappa Futures Festival 2023
- Korffest 2023
- Monegros Desert Festival 2023
- Teletech Festival 2023
- Barracuda Festival
- Crazy vacation
- Galaxy Day and Night Festival
- Niberia Festival 2023
- Hardbeats Festival
- Rotterdam Rave Festival 2023
- Extraction x DC-10
- Decibels in open air 2023
- Reinrun holiday
- Intercell x SNTS invitation - ADE on the day
Techno, a subgenre of electronic dance music (EDM), has yet to break into the American mainstream. However, its cohesive soundscape and strong BPM are instantly recognizable and gaining a following in the US.
"More and more people are into techno in the last few years," says Moreno, "As the new generation starts to appreciate the techno scene, artists like me can finally expand to Europe. This year was full of new places and new people. "
How Nico Moreno uses Insolent Rave to promote new talent
Moreno's label, Insolent Rave Records, will release his latest album this year. The album is called "You Can't Stop The Move" and contains eight sharp tracks filled with the hard drive fans have come to expect.
Insolent Rev will release several more albums in 2023. When my touring schedule allows, I plan to release tracks from some of the most talented artists in techno, Moreno said. "Attracting new stars is a big part of my role."
Moreno knows the difficult road to success and is quick to help the stars of the techno scene. Whatever you do, don't give up,” he said. "Keep plugging, mailing, producing and posting your own promos. Above all stay true to who you are and the style you want to play. Take the time you need to develop as an artist and commit to be your art."
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