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BIOGRAPHY DARKO ESSER 2009

Music, work, friends and life in general is all about balance for Dutch DJ, producer and promoter Darko Esser. And more importantly finding and keeping that balance despite all the contradictions, rollercoasterrides and paradoxes life can put in front of you. It’s what binds us all like sleep, breathing and eating. No suprise that his debutalbum is dedicated to that neverending quest for balance, or as the Dutch call it: ‘Balans’. Most tracks on the album have opposing titles and the atmosphere changes from dark, moody and emotional to uplifting, cheerfull and happy. Sometimes even within the same track.

Finding balance in contradictions is also the main reason why his activities cover such a wide range and can be completely different in character. From programming the electronic music-events for the legendary Dutch venue Doornroosje to DJ-ing all over Europe back to making music in the solitude of his homestudio and selecting tracks for new releases on his Wolfskuil imprint. The difference between these activities is not entirely contradictory, because it’s all about the music at the end of the day.

As a DJ he has more then 15 years of experience in the bag and has played all over Europe in world famous clubs such as Berghain & Panoramabar, Rex, Tresor, 11, House Of God and off course his homebase Doornroosje. His sound is versatile and strongly depends on the setting and atmosphere of that particular moment. One could say that his sound is strongly settles on the crossing borders between house & techno, but don’t be surprised if he takes a sideway into broken beat, dubstep, electronics or the undiscribable.

With a discography of over 30 releases, including international clubhits like ‘Paradox’ (Underwater), ‘Catatonic’ (Ovum) and ‘The Return’ on his own Wolfskuil imprint, Darko has established a solid reputation in the producer department ever since his first records came out in 2003. His releases receive massive support from international keyplayers as diverse as Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke, Sasha, John Digweed, Steve Bug, Francois K, Luke Slater and Len Faki. Following this succes he was asked to remix tracks from Anthony Pappa, Sharam Jey, Davide Squillace and King Roc amongst others.

In 2003 he started the label Wolfskuil Records together with his good friend LL. Nowadays he runs the label by himself and activity has been increasing over the years thanks to overwhelming support from the industry and off course an increasing input of strong demos. The evergrowing Wolfskuil family ranges from young producers who release their first record to established musician like Joris Voorn, DJ Yellow, Benny Rodrigues and Paul Brtschitsch. He is very ambitious with the label, so watch out for more artistalbums in the following years.

As a promoter he is involved in more then a 100 events each year ranging from small clubshows as programdirector for electronic music in Doornroosje and Merleyn, to programming festivals up to 15.000 capacity, like Free Your Mind in Arnhem. Music- and genrewise there are no limitions, since quality manifests itself in many different shapes and sounds.

Music keeps the balance.

Charts

Charts july 2006

1. Le Clic ? Jack is whack + 2000 and One & LL RMXS – Wolfskuil
2. Rodriguez Jr ? Zone 02 ? F…U!
3. Hell ? Pasionate! (Traxx Rework) – Gigolo
4. Ame ? My vision (Dixon edit) ? Sonar Kollektiv
5. Einmusik ? Glass projekte ? Modus Operandi
6. Coming Soon vs M.I.R.K.O. ? Here she goes – EC
7. Michel de Hey ? Jetchi ? Hey!
8. Thomas Schumacher ? High on you – Spielzeug
9. Denis Karimani & Riley Reynold ? Jah Wobble ? Trapez URL
10.Milton Jackson ? Future fresh EP ? Silver Network

Wolfskuil Releases

Balans The Remixes Part 3
by Darko Esser
Released May 31st, 2010
WOLF017.3

Balans The Remixes Part 2
by Darko Esser
Released April 5th, 2010
WOLF017.2

Balans The Remixes Part 1
by Darko Esser
Released February 15th, 2010
WOLF017.1

Slaapgebrek
by Darko Esser & Benny Rodrigues
Released June 30th, 2008
WOLF013

The Return Of The Hummingbird
by Darko Esser
Released March 3rd, 2008
WOLF010

Laku Noć Jasna
by Darko Esser
Released February 24th, 2005
WOLF006

Thinking About You
by Darko Esser
Released May 4th, 2009
WOLF005LTD

Cold Feet
by Darko Esser
Released March 9th, 2009
WOLF004LTD

Chaos In Da Flesh
by Darko Esser Vs. LL
Released July 20th, 2004
WOLF004

Balans
by Darko Esser
Released November 30th, 2009
WOLF001CD

Remixes on Wolfskuil

Tommy Four Seven - Deer Code
AA1 - Deer Code (Darko Esser Balans Remix)
Released November 24th, 2008
WOLF015

Discography

2010
Darko Esser – Balans (Remixes Part 1: Andre Lodemann, Nuno Dos Santos, Nicolas Masseyeff) – Wolfskuil Records
Eva Be – New Crack (Darko Esser Fresh Rock Mix) – Best Works
Roland M. Dill – Low Go (Darko Esser No Go Remix) – Trapez
2009
DARKO ESSER – BALANS (LP) – Wolfskuil Records
Mattheis – The Sharpen (Darko Esser’s Soft Around The Edges Mix) – Wide Angle
Darko Esser – Relieve EP – Dieb Audio
King Roc – A Pocketful Of Proze (Darko Esser’s Beat The Piano Mix) – Process
Darko Esser – Thinking About You – Wolfskuil Ltd (april)
Darko Esser – Cold Feet – Wolfskuil Ltd
2008
Nils Nuernberg – Seduction (Darko Esser Temptress Remix) – Dieb Audio
Darko Esser – Headstrong EP – Signaletik
Tommy Four Seven – Deer Code (Darko Esser Balans Remix) – Wolfskuil Records
Darko Esser & Benny Rodrigues – Slaapgebrek – Wolfskuil Records
Dave Riot – Emphasis (Darko Esser Nijmegen Electronic City Remix) – BEATT
Darko Esser – Blackout + Warren Fellow & Human Adams Remixes – Deep Focus
Anthony Pappa – Outback (Darko Esser Remix) – Red Light District
Darko Esser – Absolutely No Regrets – Curle
Sharam Jey – Roxcity (Darko Esser’s Dark City Remix) – King Kong
Darko Esser – The Return Of The Hummingbird – Wolfskuil Records
Darko Esser – Replica/Sandhog incl Raudive Remix – Stolen Moments
Dualton – Rudolfplatz (Darko Esser Reshape) – Restart
Alexander Koning – Basic Melody (Darko Esser Remix) – King Fu
2007
Darko Esser – Army Of Skanks EP – Luxaflex
Angelo D’onorio – Motorcity (Darko Esser Remix) – Serious Radio
Davide Squillace – Miss Gigler (Darko Esser Remix) – Luxaflex
Synthetic Gems – Bitch 2 (Darko Esser’s Twisted Emo Mix) – Hot Kitchen
Baxter Priestly – Release My Head (Darko Esser Remix) – Manual
Darko Esser & Benny Rodrigues – Paradox – Underwater
Darko Esser – Onionboy – Deep Focus
2006
Darko Esser – Catatonic EP – Ovum
Underwater Episode V mixed by Darren Emerson (feat ‘Paradox’)
Darko Esser – Golddigger – Audiomatique
2005
V.A. – Dutchsound.nl – COS
V.A. – Nijmeegsche Electronische Waar – N.E.W.
Darko Esser – Laku Noc Jasna – Wolfskuil Records – Wolfskuil Records
Darko Esser – Late at night – Flux Recordings – Flux Recordings
Darko Esser – Raven EP – Veto Records – Veto
Tha Smoke Cella – Scopaire (Darko Esser remix) – Fingers Ltd
2004
Darko Esser versus LL – Chaos in da Flesh – Wolfskuil Records)
2003
LL vs Darko Esser – Movin’ – Fingers Ltd. Records
2002
Darko Esser – Black Corner (feat. on Puschkin presents Doornroosje mix-CD)

Audio on wolfskuilrecords.com

Darko Esser & P. Van Dongen - The Arranger
Darko Esser & P. Van Dongen - Mary Jane Grows On You

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