Biography (short)

Dave Mech is an electronic music artist whose journey began with flamenco guitar at age seven and evolved to encompass bass, drums, and electronic production. As an instrumentalist he has played in prestigious venues like Vredenburg, Paradiso, and VERA, as well as festivals such as Oeral and Noorderslag. As a solo live performer Dave performed across Europe in renowned clubs like NADA Temple in Lisbon and Club Basis in Utrecht. His unique live setup, consisting of a selection of samplers, synthesizers, and a Xone DB4 mixer, allows for dynamic, improvised performances that seamlessly blend deep atmospheres with uptempo techno.

Dave has released music on respected labels including Nothing But, Tribal Pulse, and SOMA Labs Music, but is current focusing on self-releases to speed up the release process. Beyond his artistic endeavours, he is dedicated to education and community building in the electronic music scene through his YouTube channel, teaching, and creating resources like samples, presets and courses for other musicians.

Dave's mission is centered on creating meaningful sonic experiences that connect people through energy, atmosphere, and creative exploration.

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The Sound:

Rider and setup

For his live improvisation performances he uses an ever changing combination of samplers, drum machines and synthesizers together with a DJ mixer. With this setup he blends live performance with techniques from DJing. He can play to the crowd and has total control over the sounds, arrangement and flow of his sets.

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Upcoming gigs

  • Open Forms - Boot122 - Utrecht - March 7th 2025

  • ATR events - About Blank - Berlin - April 17th 2025

  • (T.B.A.) - Utrecht - May 3rd 2025

Recent gigs

  • Ma’Ma Analog - Festhalle - Landau, Germany - November 2024

  • AMW - NDSM - Amsterdam - June 2024

  • Amsterdam Techno Sessions /w STERAC - NADA Temple - Lissabon Portugal - Oct 2022

  • Ma’Ma Analog - GLORIA - Landau, Germany - Oct 2022

  • Tartini 3l3ctr0nic - Salt Warehouse - Piran, Slovenia - Oct 2022

  • Random Sequences - Sexyland World - Amsterdam - Sept 2022

  • Patterns mini Festival - Almere strand - Aug 2022

  • Analog Kitchen Club - Rotterdam - July 2022

  • PLAY! Festival 2022 - Lytsewierrum - May 2022

  • Amsterdam Techno Sessions - Club John Doe - Amsterdam - Apr 2022

  • Incredible King's Night at GIGANT - Apeldoorn - Apr 2022

  • ADE 2021 Amsterdam Techno Sessions - Club John Doe - Amsterdam - Oct 2021

  • Club Basis - Utrecht - June 2021