Fabri lopez strikes a fine balance on this hour of peak progressive…

Fabri Lopez is a DJ and producer from San Luis, Argentina, with an evolving sound bristling with global appeal. Since 2010, his melodic, signature style has found a home on labels from The Soundgarden to Mango Alley. As A&R for Balkan Connection, he’s shaped a catalogue that is a favourite amongst many DJs.

On this Balance Selections mix, Fabri Lopez leans into dancefloor-ready cuts that strike a perfect balance between tech and tone. Featuring tracks from Gaston Sosa, HAFT, Gonzalo Cotroneo, and more, it’s a seamless hour of finely tuned progressive.

Tracklist

1. Wassu – You Make Me Feel (Lio Q Extended Mix)
2. Mareveg – Proyecto X
3. Gaston Sosa – Disco Toms
4. Gaston Sosa – Impulse (Aman Anand Remix)
5. Tato Seco – Jikai Made (HAFT Remix)
6. Gonzalo Cotroneo – Sepulture
7. Federico Barga – Gate 24
8. Sanjay Dutta, Dharmalogy – Worlds Apart (Aman Anand Remix)
9. ID – ID
10. Gaston Sosa – Mayo (Fabri Lopez Remix)
11. Gaston Sosa – AMEP (HAFT Remix)
12. Max Wexem – Secret (Taleman Remix)
13. Molac, Nicolas Viana – Soma

Balance Selections Q+A

Name: Fabricio Lopez
Location: Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina
Alias/Producer name: Fabri Lopez
Labels affiliated with: Balkan Connection

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What music did you listen to as a child?

As a child, I was always a musician. I started playing piano at six, and over time, picked up many other instruments. I was really into progressive rock. When it came to electronic music, I was always a fan of Daft Punk, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, John Digweed, and Hernán Cattáneo.

When was the first time you realised that you liked electronic music?

My first real experience was in the early 2000s. I was very young—I’d heard a bit of the artists I mentioned earlier, but the ones I followed most closely were Hernán Cattáneo and John Digweed.

When was the first time you saw a DJ in a club?

I first heard Fernando Ferreyra many years ago at the Bahrain Club in Buenos Aires.

Which artists inspire you?

Ever since I was very young, one of the musicians who inspired me most was Gustavo Cerati. I’ve always been a huge fan of both his music and his lyrics.

What was the last album that you downloaded/purchased?

The last album I have is by Gaston Sosa, a great EP, and it includes a remix of mine.

Gaston Sosa – New Beginning EP (Roku)

What is your current production and DJ setup like?

These days, I work out of a traditional studio. I’m drawn to digital synthesizers that capture a more analog sound, and as a DJ, I’ve chosen to use Pioneer turntables.

What releases do you have on the horizon?

For the remaining year, there are some remixes and EPs coming up on different record labels.

Where can we hear you perform?

My next show is in Córdoba, Argentina, at Fruta—the best club in town. Later this year, I have a tour lined up across Europe, Asia, and Central America. I also host a monthly radio show on the Proton platform called Weizen, which airs on the first Saturday of every month.

Tell us more about the podcast you made for Balance?

For the Balance mix, I used Pioneer CDJ-3000s. I’d also like to highlight Gaston Sosa’s EP, which includes my remix from May.

The top track in my DJ set currently is: