Enrico Sangiuliano — Italian DJ, composer, and producer, widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern techno and melodic techno.
He is known for his powerful live sets, atmospheric releases on labels such as Drumcode, Truesoul, Intec, and his own imprint NINETOZERO, as well as for his collaborations with Charlotte de Witte, with whom he shares both a creative and personal partnership.
Early Life and Beginnings
Enrico Sangiuliano was born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in the 1980s.
From an early age, he was fascinated by electronics and acoustics, building his own amplifiers, playing drums, and recording early experiments on cassette tapes.
As a teenager, he discovered Italy’s 1990s club scene and began creating homemade tracks — a period that shaped his desire to merge engineering precision with artistic expression.
His first productions appeared in the early 2000s, when he released remixes and ambient tracks under various aliases. Over time, Enrico started performing in Milan and Bologna clubs, refining his distinctive sound.
Breakthrough and Success
His major breakthrough came in 2015 with the release of “Moon Rocks” on Drumcode — a track that became one of Beatport’s best-selling techno releases and launched him into the global charts.
From that point, Enrico became a regular artist on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode roster. His subsequent releases — including “Astral Projection”, “Hidden T”, “Start of Madness”, and “Symbiosis” — solidified his reputation as one of the genre’s leading producers.
In 2018, he released his debut album “Biomorph” — a conceptual project where each track represents the evolution of a living organism through sound. The album received critical acclaim and was listed among the top 10 electronic releases of the year by DJ Mag and Resident Advisor.
Musical Style
Enrico Sangiuliano’s sound embodies techno with a philosophical and cinematic essence.
His tracks merge the precision of sound engineering with the energy of live performance, characterized by:
- Deep bass layers and hypnotic grooves;
- Clean structures and an “architectural” approach to sound design;
- Elements of melodic techno, ambient, and minimalism;
- Attention to dynamics, spatial depth, and acoustic balance.
Every Sangiuliano performance is a meticulously crafted audio experience where every detail contributes to a cohesive narrative. He performs hybrid live sets, creating and reshaping music in real time.
The NINETOZERO Project
In 2022, Enrico launched his own label and art project — NINETOZERO, a conceptual series of 10 chapters, each representing a unique philosophical and sonic concept.
The label is designed as a “countdown” — once the tenth release is completed, the project will conclude, symbolically leaving behind a musical chronicle of a decade.
The first release, “Silence”, was followed by “Sound of Space” and “Physical Change”. Through this project, Enrico demonstrates artistic maturity and a pursuit of meaningful sound — not just club music, but conceptual art.
Collaboration with Charlotte de Witte
Enrico Sangiuliano and Charlotte de Witte are one of techno’s most celebrated duos — both professionally and personally.
Their collaborative tracks “The Age of Love”, “Reflection”, and “Source of Propagation” have become festival anthems, featured at Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Time Warp, Creamfields, and Kappa Future Festival.
Together, they strike a balance between melodic emotion and industrial power — presenting techno as an art form of sound and feeling.
Selected Discography
- “Moon Rocks” (2015, Drumcode)
- “Astral Projection” (2016)
- “Hidden T” (2017)
- Biomorph (Album, 2018)
- “Reflection” (with Charlotte de Witte, 2021)
- “Silence” (2022, NINETOZERO)
- “The Age of Love” (Remix, 2021)
- “Sound of Space” (2023)
- “Physical Change” (2024)
Tours and Recognition
Enrico is a regular headliner at major electronic music festivals, including Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Sonus, Time Warp, Kappa Future, Ultra Resistance, and Drumcode Showcase.
His sets are known for technical precision, flawless mixing, and a powerful emotional flow.
In 2019, he ranked among the Top 50 DJs in DJ Mag’s Alternative Top 100 and was listed by Beatport as one of the best-selling techno artists of the decade.
Legacy and Significance
Enrico Sangiuliano represents the sound of intellect and energy — a symbol of the new wave of Italian techno.
He merges engineering precision, aesthetic clarity, and sonic philosophy, turning techno into a form of art.
His name stands alongside Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, and Tale of Us as one of the key artists shaping the future of the global electronic scene.
