Matt Rissi

Zuvuya Recordings, Solar Cathedral Recordings, Giant Squid Recordings

   Matt Rissi (known on the Midwestern rave circuit as DJ Sonar) was born in Tucson AZ in 1980 and transplanted to the Midwest in 1996. With 10 years of mixing under his belt Matt has proven to be a serious DJ, earning decktime all over the United States alongside global stars like Chris Liebing, Derrick Carter, Richie Hawtin, Dieselboy, Frankie Bones, Tommie Sunshine, Terry Mullan, Donald Glaude, DJ Monk, DJ Dan, Mike Huckaby, Radio Slave, The Atomic Babies, Christopher Lawrence, Rabbit In The Moon, Grooverider and many, many more. His emotional stage presence and explosive mixing capabilities are what really make him a captivating performer that demands the attention of any audience.
 
   Eventually, Matt got to working in the studio with partner Mustafa Avdic and has now hit the scene with techno tracks aimed for the dance floor. Their 'Yugoslavia EP' is out now on Zuvuya Recordings and is currently receiving support from the world famous Dave Clarke after he debuted one of their tracks on his world renown 'WhiteNoiseRadio' show. Dave Clarke also licensed the Woody McBride Remix of their hit 'Oktave Jumper' for his 'I Love Techno 2007' mix compilation that was released globally November of '07. In support of this release Matt has been performing all over the country and has plans to keep on driving.

   With a new release out on Giant Squid Recordings and multiple releases coming out on his own imprint, Solar Cathedral Recordings, which has recently been charted by PLUS 8 recording artist Paco Osuna, expect to be hearing his sounds on the regular.

   When schedule permits, Matt puts on and performs at some of the biggest Techno events that Iowa has to offer. Performing for thousands of local supporters at annual events like '515 Alive', 'Solar Sessions', 'A Pornstar's Ball' & 'Inferno' have gained him a cult like following that few in Iowa can compete with. With national support and hometown love, he plans to take his act overseas for the summer of '08. Be on the lookout for the Solar Cathedral Recordings tour.


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