Premiere: Stephan Jolk – Praeludium [Hommage]

Italian Stephan Jolk joins the Hommage family for his first outing, entitled ‘Praeludium’. Stephan’s journey into electronic music began when he moved from his hometown, Milan, to New York. In the Big Apple he discovered the energy of the dance floor, the magic of sonic enchantment and the power of music to spark moments of sheer joy. Upon his return to Italy, he began DJing, picking up local residencies where he began to build a following. Playing music led to him experimenting with production and his love for the melodic style of techno started to unravel and flourish…

On ‘Praeludium’ are three clear examples of Stephan’s ability to channel raw emotion into his dancefloor-focused productions. Relatively new to the game, his music feels mature and conjures up mystical energies to enchant and entertain.

The title track gets things moving, introducing the listener to a sombre atmosphere which slowly builds to a cacophony of sounds, launching into its grumbling bassline. Measured in his approach, Stephan creates a unforgettable melody and inserts intense breakdowns to make the dancefloor explode.