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German producer, DJ and global household name Tino Pointek, AKA Purple Disco Machine, joins us for Episode 9 of Moments In Music. The blueprint for what makes a successful dance music artist in the modern age, Purple Disco Machine is respected on the underground scene while achieving major crossover success with remixes for the likes of Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson.
The crate-digging kingpin of house and disco first landed on Defected over a decade ago, and now he discusses how his personal catalogue came to be, from his personal, era-defining early influences to the wider context of house, techno and disco across Europe approaching the 21st Century.
A staple on the world’s biggest stages, Purple Disco Machine reflects on the moments that shaped his career, from breakthrough releases to unforgettable sets across Ibiza, Europe and beyond – offering deep insight into the decorated journey that has earned him international acclaim and a fiercely loyal global fanbase.
Chapters:
00:00 — Intro
05:40 — From DJ to Live Performer
09:05 — Growing Up in East Germany & Early Influences
13:15 — Discovering Electronic Music
18:30 — Teaching Himself to Produce
23:30 — Struggle, Support & Almost Quitting
29:30 — The Breakthrough: “My House”
32:30 — Creative Freedom & Defining a Sound
44:00 — Global Touring, Homecoming & Family
Credits:
Produced by Defected Records
Host: Lucy Monkman
Guest: Purple Disco Machine
Executive Producer: Sarah Crane
Director of Photography: Dillon Parsons
Editor: Dillon Parsons
Animations: Mika Nesseroff
Sound & Mastering Engineer: Max Craig
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