Gai Barone

Italy's Gai Barone is a name who needs no introduction. Regarded by many as one the leading figures in the progressive house and trance scene; his productions ignore boundaries and have been supported by some of the biggest names in the business, with Apparat, Above & Beyond, Paul Oakenfold, Nick Warren, Armin Van Buuren, Henry Saiz, Paul Van Dyk, Hernan Cattaneo, Marcus Schultz... just a small selection of his many supporters. Around in the scene DJ since the 90's, he has witnessed a lot of changes, yet always remained faithful to his sound along with his principles as an underground artist. Barone first hit the big time as a producer in 2008, following the release 'Lilith' on legendary trance label Afterglow. Since then the appetite for his hybrid progressive, techno and trance sound has seen him feature on some of the scene's leading labels (Coldharbour, Hope Recordings, Perfecto, Armada, K7, Bonzai) and compilations. His originals and remixes (Mr Slade, Voices inside my Head, Alicudi, and remixes- Grube and Hovsepian - Trickster, Danilo Ercole - Player One, Ruben De Ronde - They are not you, Triucid - Syntax, Corderoy - Kerosene ) enjoyed massive chart success on Beatport, and has seen Barone go on to remix some of the scene's most respected artists, like (Markus Schultz, Jim Rivers, Andy Moor, Cid Inc, Evren Ulusoy) Now a weekly radio host, his fans lovingly refer to him as the 'King of Progressive', as the Italian continues to push his vision for dance music forward, delighting fans with his expertly blended mixes and eclectic selections. Yet despite all his successes, Barone believes his career is only just beginning... With preparations for his first studio album and a string remixes for major labels in the pipeline for 2014, DJ's and music lovers across the world, anxiously look forward to the next installment.