Mark Betteridge
Eddy D’Amato Delivers High-Impact Techno Mix for CU Techno 09
Italian DJ and producer Eddy D’Amato provides the latest exclusive podcast episode for Change Underground, showcasing a sound defined by groove-driven intensity and technical precision. Currently based in Italy but shaped by years in London’s underground circuit, D’Amato has transitioned from a rising name to a label head with his MODVL imprint. This feature explores his evolution from early support by Marco Carola to his current standing as a peak-time architect.
D’Amato’s trajectory is not a product of luck, but of a calculated, almost obsessive commitment to the craft. His entry point into the genre was forged in the dark, industrial rooms of London – a far cry from the polished commercial sounds often associated with the Mediterranean. It was here that the obsession took root, eventually manifesting in his first techno-focused release, The Line. While his sound has since refined into something more atmospheric and heavy-hitting, that early grit remains the bedrock of his production.
“What first pulled me into techno was definitely my time in London, where I discovered the underground scene in its full depth,” D’Amato explains. “’The Line’ was my first techno release, even though it was quite different from the kind of techno I make today.”
The industry took notice early. When the Lost Love EP began appearing in the sets of Dubfire, Marco Carola, and Spartaque, it acted as a catalyst for a professional shift. For D’Amato, these endorsements were not just badges of honour; they were a directive to elevate his studio discipline. He moved away from the trap of imitation and began focusing on a signature that prioritises a heavy-hitting low end and rhythmic clarity. This shift was marked by a newfound autonomy in his creative process.
“I’d say it happened over the last two years. Even though I always had a distinctive sound, I was still using reference tracks to emulate the style of certain producers. In the past two years, I’ve been completely focused on elevating my level and improving with each release.”
This technical evolution led to the birth of MODVL. In a market saturated by AI-generated art and mass-produced loops, D’Amato’s imprint functions as a living entity. It bridges the gap between music and photography, ensuring every release maintains a tactile, human quality. For his CU Techno podcast, D’Amato has selected a range of high-impact cuts including his own unreleased IDs alongside tracks from Bart Skils and HI-LO.
“The vision behind MODVL is to bridge music and art. To give you an example, all of our release artworks are created using real photography – no AI, no computer graphics.”
Tracklist
- Eddy D’Amato – ID
- The Enveloper, Patrick Scuro & The Post Brothers – Oldschool (Extended Mix)
- Gizmo & Mac – Back to the Bounce (Original Mix)
- Eddy D’Amato, Tim Kollberg – No Control (Original Mix)
- Franco Smith, Gonzalo F – Girls on the Floor (Original Mix)
- Alex Micca, Eddy D’Amato – ID
- Nicolo (AR), Alosoul – Close to Me (Original Mix)
- Eddy D’Amato – ID
- HI-LO – Reese (Original Mix)
- Eddy D’Amato – Tides (Original Mix)
- Eddy D’Amato – ID
- Bart Skils, Weska – For the Music (Original Mix)
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Eddy D’Amato FAQ
Which tracks did Eddy D’Amato include in his mix for CU Techno?
In this exclusive mix, Eddy D’Amato features several of his own unreleased IDs, his collaboration with Tim Kollberg titled ‘No Control’, and his single ‘Tides’. He also includes high-impact selections from HI-LO (‘Reese’), Bart Skils & Weska (‘For the Music’), and The Enveloper.
What is Eddy D’Amato’s technical process for building tension in a techno track?
D’Amato is methodical in the studio, always beginning with the rhythm. He builds a core, main groove first and then shapes the entire track around it, strategically creating tension at key moments and transitions, specifically leading into the drops, to ensure maximum dancefloor functionality.
How has running the MODVL label changed Eddy D’Amato’s production standards?
Running MODVL has significantly raised the bar for D’Amato’s production quality and arrangement discipline. The label requires extensive planning months in advance, shifting the focus toward ensuring the standard of every release and the overall concept remains unquestionable.
