Mix of the Week – Dosem
This week we head to Spain with an industry legend – Dosem, who recorded for Truesoul monthly mix series
Fusing over a decade of mastering his craft in the studio, along with an unmatched touring pedigree across some of the worlds leading clubbing brands, his fusion of deep textured sounds and driving percussion grooves have driven him to become one of the most influential Spanish artists in the scene. Honing his craft since 2008 with a string of releases on imprints such as Christian Smiths Tronic, Hernan Cattaneos Sudbeat, Slams Soma Records and John Digweeds seminal Bedrock, Dosems journey through the underground landscape has been catapulted by a thirst for delivering forward-thinking groove materials of the highest calibre.
With his debut album Parallel on Sino bursting him onto the scene showcasing his rich fusion of atmospheric Techno, his musical pallet has gone from strength to strength, with the following albums Origin on Tronic and Vicious Magazines Album Of The Year City Cuts on Suara unveiling his diverse approach to building expertly designed dancefloor cuts, while also leading to the coveted spot as one of Beatports Top 5 techno artists in 2014. With a versatile sound which is as dynamic as it is forward thinking and with stellar remix duties on Hot Since 82s Planes & Trains, which reached #1 on Beatports Techno chart, to working his deep house magic on Umek & Mike Vales All I Want, which hit #1 in Beatports deep house chart, his ability to cross between different styles of house & techno has led him to work with some of the industries most respected talents.
As an artist whose talent for production is of world-class appeal, so too is his ability to hold down the top-tier dancefloors of the worlds best clubs and festivals. Little surprise then that Dosems tour schedule has escalated year after year. Highlights in 2015 such as his City Cuts Worldwide album tour bolstered his international profile, alongside warming up for The Chemical Brothers at one of the finest events in the dance music calendar Snar, on top of stellar performances at festivals like Ultra Miami, We Are FSTVL and Ultra Europe, as well as a and a 4 year residency at Ibizas Blue Marlin.
Reaching new soundscapes worldwide with a strong touring presence with his Houstrike brand in Japan with parties at Womb (Tokyo), Osaka and Nagoya, as well as a continued presence across the US with shows through LA, Miami, New York, Chicago and Detroit, his relentless schedule has signalled his sound far and wide across the dance music calendar. Delving deeper into 2015 with his remix of N.Y.s Finest Do You Feel Me which stormed straight to the top of the Beatport charts with a piano-driven, tech house roller adding a fresh dynamic to the 90s NY house classic, to 2016s Beatport #1 remix of Mat Joes Nighthawk melding together more deep grooves and synth work.
Dosems recent output continues to reach further towards elite territory. That same year also saw Dosem introduce his original work Projection on Toolroom Records, putting forward a jacking house groove and building on his refined and perfected ability to construct percussion built for dominating the dancefloor. Reaching new highs in 2017, Dosem made his Boiler Room debut under the arches of the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia in his home town of Girona. On the road, his diary was littered with high-profiled shows that included Resistance Ibiza, Ultra Miami and Tomorrowland, whilst out of the studio he continued to put forward his sound in new, exciting directions.
Delivering a selection of singles and remixes via imprints such as Houstrike, Octopus Records, Stereo Productions, Toolroom, Incorrect and Tronic, just to name a few. Stepping into 2018 having spent the latter part of 2017 buried away in the studio, its fair to say that Dosem is armed and ready to bring a slew of creative output to the table. One of his immediate projects is the development of his Houstrike brand, which has become his multimedia lab for exploring deeper and darker sounds. Ever seeking musical versatility, Dosem plans to enrich Houstrike with a flourishing stream of new output. Further studio activity will see Dosem deliver a cluster of new music on a selection of labels that include Stereo Productions, Toolroom and Anjuna Deep. Whilst away from the studio his movements across the year and back on the road include a run of globetrotting adventures that will see Dosem headline parties in Europe, and North and South America.
A turning point has occurred in recent years thanks to its releases on the renowned Anjunadeep label, which consolidated him as one of the Melodic Techno most demanded profiles in the international club and festival circuit. Releases such as ‘All Locations’, ‘Stay True’ and ‘Extraction’ occupy the first positions on the world charts alongside epic Remixes of ‘1998’ by Binary Finary, ‘Air For Life’ by Above & Beyond & Andy Moor, ‘Hyperlude ‘By Yotto and ‘Parfume ‘by Eli & Fur, and epic performances at Anjunadeep Explorations and Open Air in London. In 2020, Dosem presents his fourth studio album ‘Dream Decoder’, a considered mix of ambient atmospheres and melodic techno preceded by the singles Tower, Megacities and Eternal Summer. With DJ support from the likes of Tale Of Us, Hot Since 82, Maceo Plex, Camelphat, Gorgon City, Nora En Pure and Solomun and tastemaker stations like BBC Radio 1, Triple J, and KCRW, Dosems newest LP is set to solidify his reputation as one of Spains premier dance producers.
Tracklist:
Aircargo – Oscar L, Dosem
The Snake Charmer – Giza Djs
Neonride – Ken Ishii, Dosem
20Ms Cristoph Remix – Spencer Brown, Qrion
Melange – Dosem, My Friend
Mindvoice – Oscar L, Dosem
Sunset Drive Calussa Remix – Stereoclip
Lockdown – Brian Kage
Who Do You Love? – Simon Doty, Artche
The Falling – Archie B
Trigger – Cristoph
Changing Lanes – Joseph Ray
