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Umek

Umek is a Slovenian Techno DJ and producer.  Producing since 1996, Umek is the leading light of the Slovenian Techno scene and has earned a reputation as a creative and highly prolific producer.  In more recent years Umek has evolved his sound towards a cleaner-edged Tech-House feel.

Umek scales of success
Umek timeline

 

‘Posing As Me’  (Earresistible Musick 2006)
‘Responding To Dynamic’ (1605 Music Therapy 2010)

Early Years: 1996 to present

Umek started out as a DJ and a promoter in his native Slovenia, almost singlehandedly starting the Slovenian dance music scene.

Umek started releasing singles in 1996 with the track ‘Escalator’ (ZET 1996) and his first album in 1997: ‘Audio’ (ZET 1997).  The first track which gained Umek widespread prominence was ‘Libido’ (Tehnika 2002), a leftfield mix of distorted white noise beats and warped arpeggios. 

Umek launched his first record label Absense in 1996 which ran until 2000.
Umek has been hugely prolific as a producer during his career, releasing over 500 tracks.

In 2007 Umek launched his second record label 1605 Music Therapy which continues to be a main out for his productions and for those of other Slovenian Techno artists.

In 2010 Umek released his latest album to date ‘Responding To Dynamic’ (1605 Music Therapy 2010).

In more recent years Umek has evolved his sound from edgier Techno towards a cleaner edged Tech-House feel.

Umek is the single most influential electronic dance music artist to come out of Slovenia and he almost single handedly created the Slovenian Techno scene.  A hugely prolific producer Umek has established himself as one of the top tier of Techno DJs globally.

Umek sold his 200 strong CD collection to raise money to buy vinyl with when he started DJ-ing, a decision he still regrets.