London-based Italian DJ and producer Andrea Giudice began DJing in 2009, practicing at home with a basic setup.
"An old mixer gifted by a friend and two vinyl turntables," he says. "I turned a room in my flat into a small studio with a good monitor speaker and spent hours experimenting. Having a background in piano and guitar, I found electronic music to be a fresh and exciting direction that evoked powerful emotions and gave me purpose. My first club gig was in London in 2011 at a 200-person event. It was an incredible experience and from that point on, I played increasingly larger venues, now regularly performing at events hosting 400-1000 people in London."
"Production started about a year later," he continues. "My love for guitar, which I’ve played since I was 14, inspired me. I began by layering guitar patterns on a small recorder, essentially building songs. This led me to collaborate with a friend, adding guitar to his house music tracks. From there, I started experimenting with my own DAW, learning and practicing to create electronic music. My first release came out on Leftroom Records in January 2013. Over the years, I’ve also taken private lessons with a teacher from SAE London school to refine my skills, but self-practice and experimentation have been my foundation."
Giudice describes his sound as dynamic, percussive and groovy.
"A fusion of old-school ghetto house and minimal deep tech that creates a distinct tech house vibe," he says. "It’s an urban-style sound that often incorporates trap or hip-hop vocals, with occasional Latin influences. My style blends house and ghetto with a deep tech vibe, delivering energy and rhythm that resonate with my identity."
His latest release is the "Wild" single.
"'Wild' began with my usual approach of creating drum and percussion patterns," he says. "This time, I experimented by giving the percussion modular movements and enhancing their low end to function as both rhythm and bass. This created a natural synergy between the bass elements and the percussive groove. I’m a big fan of melodies, so I incorporated synth patterns to create breaks, introducing a melodic shift. For the vocals, I’m very meticulous and prepare my vocal samples days before starting a track, maintaining a curated collection that I update during my free time. The result is a cohesive and uniquely crafted track."
As for gear: "I primarily use Ableton Live for production, relying heavily on Native Instruments’ Battery for percussion. One of my favorite pieces of hardware is the UDO Super 6 synth, which is excellent for leads and stabs. For basslines, I love my Moog Voyager, though I didn’t use it on ‘Wild.’ I frequently use the Roland TR-8 for drums. Most of my tracks are produced using headphones. I alternate between Beyerdynamic DT-1770 Pro and the popular Sennheiser HD 25 DJ headphones to get varied sound references. Once a track feels nearly finished, I test it on speakers to make minor adjustments, ensuring the mix is polished."
Looking ahead to the new year, Giudice has plenty planned for 2025.
"In the next few months, I’ve got exciting releases lined up, including one on a friend’s label, Strangelove and three singles on Mood Child, the label run by Manda Moor and Sirus Hood," he says. "In January, I’ll perform at one of my favorite London venues, Colour Factory, with another gig confirmed there in March. January and February will also see more London gigs, as promoters often book me just weeks in advance. Having played in London for nearly 15 years, I’ve built a solid reputation and strong connections within the scene. I’m also preparing video content for my upcoming releases to share on social media, where I’ve seen great engagement from my audience. I’m excited to connect with them and showcase my music in fresh and creative ways."
