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                                            Gain Records is an independent Italian label founded in 2013 by Sisko Electrofanatik, a DJ, producer, and A&R with a strong background in techno and tech-house. The label's name reflects its founder's musical style: raw, melodic, underground electronic sounds, with a well-defined identity under the motto "We Are What We Play."
📜 History and concept
• Officially launched on September 15, 2013, following Sisko's experience with Neurotraxx Recordings, Gain Records has grown in parallel with the evolution of its sound: from tech-house, through melodic trance, to more acidic sounds, dream techno, and Super techno.
• After 10 years, the label celebrated with a celebratory compilation: a triple album on vinyl and digital featuring its most iconic tracks, supported by names such as Carl Cox and Richie Hawtin.
📀 Portfolio and Activities
• The catalog boasts over 340 releases, including those on Gain Plus (a sublabel focused on melodic techno and hard techno).
• Gain also runs a monthly podcast called Gaincast, broadcast on various electronic radio stations and available on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
• The label collaborates with several electronic music schools (LRS Factory, AR2 Studio, MAAT Academy, Sounders Academy, Phonica Studio, 3iS Education), organizing masterclasses and talent pools to promote emerging artists.
🎧 Associated Artists
Among the artists released by Gain Records:
• Sisko Electrofanatik
• Mark Reeve
• T78
• Spartaque
• Roberto Capuano
• Ramon Tapia
• Pablo Say
• Angy Kore and many others
🔊 Musical Style
The label's sound has evolved over the decade: initially influenced by tech-house, then melodic trance, and today a mix of acid and raw techno sounds, while maintaining a recognizable and personal stylistic signature.
🌍 Relevance and Awards
• Operating almost alone for the first eight years, today it has a small team dedicated to A&R, graphics, social media, and promotion.
• It is considered one of the top 50 techno labels, with support from international DJs, significant streaming, and a presence on the Beatport charts.
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In Brief:
Founded: 2013 by Sisko Electrofanatik
Genre: Techno / Tech-House / Dream Techno / Super Techno
Motto: We Are What We Play
Catalogue: Over 340 releases + Gain Plus
Activities: "Gaincast" podcast, masterclasses, showcases, and events in Italy and abroad
Artistic Focus: Promoting emerging talents, collaborating with established names