In 2008 Martin Roth reacquainted the world with modern electronic trance
soul, as his self-proclaimed NuStyle productions & distinctive DJ
Sets took over control crossing generic boundaries.
“NuStyle”
describes a combination of multiple influences throughout trance,
Progressive, Tech & Electro – creating a fresh sound ideal for the
Dancefloor & Radio / DJ Play across the barriers, with names such as
Chicane, The Sugababes, AvB & PvD or German Chart-Toppers
Ich&Ich or Rosenstolz all personally requesting the MR- Remix
Treatment.
Record sales proved him right as his Remix for
“sensation seekers” became #1 in 2008’s Beatport sales charts and Martin
Roth was crowned alongside Eric Prydz & Deadmau5 “Star of 2008” as
well as nominated more than any other Act in their ’08 awards receiving 3
nominations. No surprise with 5 different #1 selling tracks on the
Portal and an incredible 16 Top 10 singles.
The musical
background of the Frankfurt born classically trained piano professional
originates from 80’s Wave heroes like Depeche Mode, having his first
club culture experiences in the 90’s with Sven Väth and his label
imprints EyeQ & Harthouse where he fell in love with electronic
dance music. In keeping with his obsessive love of music - spanning
punk, industrial/new wave, pop, house and techno – Martin set out to
push the musical boundaries and challenges the dance scene’s
preconceptions by going back to his roots resulting in being constantly
ahead of the game feeding underground as well as mainstream interest.
Moving
to Berlin marked a decisive turning-point in his career.
With
LUNATIQUE records and the more underground based OMFG! Martin Roth
founded an independent platform and trademark for his idea of Techno
music. The labels’ basic concept allows him to explore musical depths
and artistic freedom releasing not style oriented but simply modern and
catchy EDM featuring exclusive artist releases in combination with his
own work.
Ruby Skye in San Francisco, Ministry of Sound in London
or Sydney’s HOME – with his characteristic strong DJ appearances on
every continent Martin Roth astonishes the crowds with his skills and
unpredictable open-minded track selection giving an insight what is next
on the dancefloor. His unique and distinctive style is one that’s got
people talking, with events in over 25 countries a year a statement to
his exploding worldwide popularity in turn helping him being en Vogue
and feed him with extra inspiration as well.
more to be found
on www.martinroth.net