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=Discotexas=

Discotexas (often abbreviated as DTX) is an electronic music label founded in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 2007 by Moullinex and Xinobi also known as Luis Clara Gomes and Bruno Cardoso, respectively.

The origins of Discotexas reflect a community ethos, emerging from the collaborative efforts of its founders. Initially conceived as a loose collective orchestrating parties within Lisbon's music landscape, DTX evolved into a platform for releasing their own music. During this evolution, the label embraced other artists, both admired professionals and personal connections, who resonated with their creative vision. The ethos of collaboration is central to Discotexas's approach, encouraging creative synergy among its artists and collaborators. Since its inception, DTX has been celebrated for its distinctive sound and diverse roster, drawing praise from critics and audiences alike.

Discotexas audience is dispersed across the globe. Their artists actively interact with audiences through curated playlists on music streaming services. This engagement has contributed to the label's growing recognition worldwide.

2007–2009: Early days
Discotexas began with a slow start, releasing only three records during this era. A significant moment during this time was the Moullinex & Xinobi Australia tour, which expanded the label's reach internationally. DJ sets at Lux club in Lisbon contributed to its presence in the local music scene. Additionally, Discotexas hosted a showcase at the Sudoeste Festival, furthering its visibility within Portugal's music festival circuit.

2010-2013: Forbidden Cuts
This period marked the ascent of Discotexas, characterized by significant milestones and prolific output. The label's debut under the catalog number DT001 saw the release of "Forbidden Cuts Vol. I," its first 12” vinyl featuring tracks from Moullinex, Xinobi, and Rockets, signaling a bold entrance into the music scene.

Discotexas continued to expand its reach globally. Collaborations with artists from Poland, such as Iwona Skwarek from the Rebeka project and Kamp! , and the Australian duo Philosophy Of Sound demonstrated the label's commitment to exploring new musical territories.

Noteworthy performances included Discotexas Live's appearance at the 5th anniversary of Lisbon's Musicbox venue, sharing the stage with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaur and Xinobi.

In 2012, The Discotexas Band, comprising Moullinex, Xinobi, and Da Chick, took the stage at Rock in Rio Lisbon and the Milhões de Festa festival. The band's performances featured reactive visuals controlled live by Midi messages, enhancing the immersive experience for concert-goers.

Further international ventures took the label founders to Argentina, Australia, China, Colombia, Mexico, Russia and Turkey, expanding Discotexas' global footprint. Furthermore, Moullinex collaborations with renowned artists like Peaches and performances at esteemed venues like Casa da Música further solidified Discotexas's presence in the global music scene.

To further connect with the community and showcase their music, Discotexas initiated their “Picnic” parties, which they hosted in cities such as Paris, Barcelona, and in Amsterdam during ADE. In Lisbon, they took over the Lisbon Coliseum during Vodafone Mexefest in 2013, culminating the night with a fully energized dance floor.

2014–2016: The Album Era
In 2014, the label's first release was Moullinex's single "To Be Clear" extracted from his debut album "Flora" which was released through Gomma Records. Additionally, the debut of London-based artist Jonjo Jury, accompanied by a remix from Bufi, was celebrated with a free download, showcasing the label's commitment to supporting emerging talents.

At the end of 2014, Discotexas had already unveiled four Label Compilation albums: "Bucket Of Love, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2" and "Discotexas Picnic I and Discotexas Picnic II," showcasing a diverse range of talent and establishing the label's signature sound with over 40 releases.

During this period, Discotexas embarked on a new chapter by venturing into album releases, marking a significant evolution for the label. Notable among these were debut albums by key artists, including Xinobi's "1975," Moullinex's "Elsewhere," Da Chick's "Chick to Chick", and Justin Faust's "Spellbound".

Xinobi's initially garnered more attention outside of Portugal than domestically, but its popularity grew over time, "1975" prompted interest from Universal for distribution within the country. Xinobi's versatile portfolio includes remixes and edits of tracks by renowned artists such as Nicolas Jaar, John Grant, and Toro Y Moi, showcasing his broad musical influences and collaborations with labels like Ministry of Sound and Nervous Records.

In 2015, Kamp! released a video for their single "Cairo," directed by Polish filmmaker Marcel Sawicki, further elevating the label's visual and musical aesthetic.

"Moullinex - Elsewhere" marked a departure from conventional dance music, drawing inspiration from the live sound of guitars and psych-pop elements. The album, influenced by artists like Ty Segall and LCD Soundsystem, presented a fusion of genres tailored for the dance floor. Notably, Moullinex had already gained recognition for remixes of tracks by Röyksopp, Devendra Banhart, and Legendary Tigerman.

During this period, Moullinex made significant contributions to both the music and documentary spheres. He not only released his album "Elsewhere," but also participated in the Red Bull 20 Before 16 project initiated by the Red Bull Music Academy. This project, running from December 1st to December 20th, showcased daily original tracks by musicians and producers worldwide, including Moullinex's exclusive contribution. This track joined those from other prominent artists like D'Angelo, Ezra Koenig, Vampire Weekend, and Earl Sweatshirt, providing a preview of the musical landscape for 2016.

In parallel, Portuguese filmmaker Tiago Ribeiro delved into Moullinex's creative journey with a documentary titled "Elsewhere: A Dream Journal," produced in collaboration with Red Bull. This documentary provided insights into the creative process behind Moullinex's album "Elsewhere" and featured footage from his 2015 world tour. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes moments, the documentary shed light on the modern-day challenges faced by artists in the music industry, offering a compelling narrative for music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

In addition to album releases, Discotexas established a sub-label called Forbidden Cuts, focusing on dancefloor-oriented tracks. The debut release on Forbidden Cuts was the "Baiana EP" by Portuguese producer Oma Nata, based in Hamburg.

The label's impact on the Portuguese independent music scene was acknowledged in the Antena 3 | RTP series "I Love My Label" in 2016, highlighting Discotexas's influence and contributions to the music landscape.

2017-2019: 10cotexas
During this period, Discotexas solidified its position as a prominent label in the electronic music scene. The label marked its tenth anniversary with significant releases and events, including the albums "On the Quiet" by Xinobi and "Hypersex" by Moullinex. These releases were crucial in defining the label's contemporary sound and artistic direction.

Discotexas had at this time expanded its influence with over seventy releases, in both physical (CD and vinyl) and digital formats, establishing itself as one of the most international Portuguese labels. This growth was mirrored by the evolution of its artists, reinforcing a family-oriented approach, evident in the title of the first Discotexas Band song, "Family Affair," included in the '10cotexas' compilation.

The Discotexas Band, comprising Moullinex, Xinobi, and Da Chick, continued to grow and perform. The band celebrated their ten-year milestone with a notable performance at Musicbox in Lisbon. This era also saw Discotexas curating the Townsend stage on the first day of SXSW in Austin, Texas, featuring performances by Bufi, Xinobi, Da Chick, Moullinex, and GPU Panic.

In March 2017, Xinobi released his album "On The Quiet," an eight-track dance floor focused project that underscored his transition from the punk rock influence to dance music. This album, along with his diverse discography, solidified his reputation in the underground music scene. This album also featured Ian MacKaye speech in “Skateboarding”, the South African Lazarusman in the tracks “Searching For” and “See Me” and the Portuguese duo Vaarwell in “Far Away Place”. This album also had an expanded edition release and a single remix of Rampa released in late 2018 of “Far Away Place”. Xinobi's diverse discography included releases on his own Discotexas label, as well as on Nervous, Work-It-Baby, and Ministry of Sound.

In October 2017, Moullinex released "Hypersex”, which was later reinterpreted by various artists, resulting in a remix album featuring French artists Yuksek and Romance Orchestra, North American duo Wild & Free, British group Wayward, and Portuguese artists MEERA, Mr. Mitsuhirato, and Yanagui. The album celebrated club culture's inclusivity and diversity celebrated in the “House of Hypersex” events in Lisbon and Guimarães. Alongside this, Moullinex debuted the single "Dream On" and continued to tour internationally.

Discotexas further demonstrated its influence by hosting a radio show on Vodafone FM titled "Forbidden Cuts," which allowed the label to share their musical tastes and connect with their audience and showcase a diverse range of music. Xinobi was featured as a special guest on the Keinemusik Radio Show in February 2019, where he presented an exclusive mix. As co-founder of the Discotexas label and a prominent figure in Lisbon's DJ and producer scene, Xinobi's appearance offered listeners a unique opportunity to delve into his musical world.

The label released Oma Nata's debut album, "The Discovery" on May 31, 2019. Oma Nata, initially signed to Discotexas subsidiary imprint Forbidden Cuts, where he honed his sound over three EP's - Baiana, Alone Together, and Twisted Luck, paving the way for his transition to the parent label. "The Discovery," showcased his growth as a multi-faceted artist, coinciding with him finding a home on Discotexas, and reflecting the label's commitment to nurturing and promoting emerging talent in the electronic music scene.

In July 2019, Discotexas curated a warm-up party at Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta in Meco, preceding the 25th edition of the Super Bock Super Rock festival. This event featured performances by Moullinex (DJ set), DJ Vibe, Da Chick, Xinobi (DJ set), MEERA, and Oma Nata, highlighting the label's diverse roster.

In 2019, Discotexas also embarked on developing its official brand identity with designer Rita Matos. This initiative aimed to establish a cohesive visual identity that dissociated the label from the conventional "Disco" category and rebranded it as "DTX”. The collaboration focused on creating a visual system that embodies the label's ethos of self-expression and emotional connectivity, enhancing its brand presence within the electronic music community.

2020-2022: DTX Marks The Spot
This era of the label saw a more consistent volume of releases while introducing new artists to the roster. The label started providing comprehensive support in areas such as composition, mixing, and communication, and giving their artists access to their new studio. This shift enhanced the quality of connections over quantity, fostering deeper, more meaningful collaborations.They also has also welcomed a new wave of artists, including GPU Panic, Oma Nata, Diana Oliveira, Klin Klop, Madd Rod.

The construction of a new DTX studio began in January 2020 but was paused due to the The Covid-19 pandemic. The project has since resumed. The Covid-19 pandemic reached Portugal in March 2020, bringing significant disruptions to the music industry, including Discotexas. REFS

- Da Chick - “Conversations whit the beat” (missing) no refs February 2020

- Diana’s Goal EP 4 June 2020 (missing) no refs

In June 2020, “A Collection of Xinobi Dance Songs" was released as a compilation of significant singles from 2018 to 2020, featuring collaborations with artists like IVY, Gisela João, Moullinex, and Mystery Affair. Xinobi described the collection as diverse yet cohesive, reflecting his intuitive creative process. Unlike a traditional album, this mixtape-like compilation encapsulates key moments of his life and offers a blend of functional dance music with subtle experimental elements, creating a narrative experience through its rhythmic and melodic arrangements.

In November 2020, Moullinex delved into the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning for video generation and music. He shared an exclusive short music video with Dezeen, showcasing an endlessly changing landscape of brutalist buildings created by a generative design algorithm. These images served as the dataset for training a generative network via the machine learning tool StyleGAN2, resulting in a series of entirely fictitious buildings with similar characteristics. The second video, titled "Brutal Nature," was also shared exclusively with Dezeen. It featured images of brutalist buildings integrated with plant life, including iconic structures like Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the São Paulo Museum of Art by Lina Bo Bardi, and Ole Scheeren's The Interlace. A remix of Moullinex's single "Ven" underscored the video, set for release later that week. At this stage, both videos were prototypes, allowing Moullinex to explore the feasibility of creating an entire, full-length music video generated by AI. "It's the intersection of technology and emotion I am truly interested in," he remarked. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/18/moullinex-brutalist-machine-learning-music-videos/

In December 2021, Discotexas introduced GPU Panic as a solo artist, marking a significant milestone in the producer's career. GPU Panic's debut single, "Just Go", was his first solo release on the label and his first since the 2017 EP "Sand Haze". This track was notable for featuring his own lyrics, delivered in a whispering voice that became a signature element of his style. The single's cover art, created by Lourenço Providência, set the visual tone for GPU Panic's new phase of releases. This debut laid the groundwork for further solo projects, showcasing his evolution as an artist within the label. Additionally, GPU Panic became a frequent collaborator on several Moullinex tracks, including "Luz", "Swim", "Running in the Dark", and "Inner Child". The artists had first collaborated on the track "Painting By Numbers" from Moullinex's 2017 album "Hypersex".

On April 30, 2021, Moullinex released the album "Requiem for Empathy." The album received critical acclaim and was considered one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Its launch included presentations at Culturgest and Casa da Música, two prominent venues in Portugal. "Requiem for Empathy" features collaborations with artists Selma Uamusse and Sara Tavares. The album's production involved contributions from band member Gui Tomé Ribeiro also known as GPU Panic. The album includes remixes by Patrice Bäumel, which were featured on Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 show and on BBC 6 Music by Nemone. The album was mixed by David Wrench, and the cover art was created by Bráulio Amado.REFS

Inner Child https://www.rimasebatidas.pt/inner-child-moullinex-da-novo-passo-rumo-a-requiem-for-empathy/ LUZ REF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCbhEnHUIo Requiem collabs and Painting By Numbers https://audiosnobbery.com/2021/07/10/moullinex-live-at-culturgest/

By 2021 Discotexas, had already established itself as a significant underground force in Portugal's music scene. With over 100 releases, the label became renowned for its diverse and forward-thinking music policy, encompassing deep house, disco, soul, electronic abstractions, and soulful techno. The label's impact extends beyond its releases, encompassing innovative club nights and global tours.

- Compilation “DTX Marks The Spot” release August 2021 - Back to clubs with a “DTX Marks The Spot” Party Tour 2021 - “DTX Marks the Spot II” Release August 2021 - DTX Secret Sauce Party in March 2022

- Shows: Moullinex Alive e Coura - Moullinex e Xinobi Sonar (missing)

- Xinobi “Balsame” Release April 2022

- Discodrama (missing)

- Da Chick “Good Company” Release October 2022

2023-Present
-A Discotexas é, há muito tempo, uma das principais referências da música eletrónica em Portugal. Fundada em 2007 pelos amigos Moullinex e Xinobi, tornou-se rapidamente uma referência pela irreverência do projeto, pela qualidade dos lançamentos e pelas icónicas e excitantes festas que não deixam ninguém indiferente. Agora que passaram 16 anos, continua a ser tempo de festejar. Dia 30 de setembro, os Armazéns Abel Pereira da Fonseca recebem os anfitriões Moullinex e Xinobi, e ainda Yulia Niko, Madd Rod, James Flower, Vallechi e Da Chick.

Artists
• Arctween

• Best Youth

• Bufi

• Da Chick

• Diana Oliveira

• DJ Vibe

• GPU Panic

• Hemi

• James Flower

• Jonjo Jury

• Kamp!

• Klin Klop

• Komilev

• Lorenz Rhode

• Lazy Disco

• Madd Rod

• Mirror People

• Monality

• Moullinex

• Mr.Mitsuhirato

• Oma Nata

• Philosophy of Sound

• Rebeka

• Super Drama

• The Discotexas Band

• Vallechi

• Wild & Free

• Xinobi

• Zimmer

Albums:
• Moullinex & GPU Panic - Moullinex /\ GPU Panic (2023)

• Madd Rod – Sad Behaviour (2023)

• Da Chick – Good Company (2022)

• Xinobi – Balsame (2022)

• Moullinex – Requiem For Empathy (2021)

• Xinobi – A Collection of Xinobi Dance songs (2020)

• Oma Nata – The Discovery (2019)

• Wild & Free – Shapes On Shapes (2017)

• Moullinex – Hypersex (2017)

• Xinobi – On the Quiet (2017)

• Da Chick – Chick to Chick (2015)

• Moullinex – Elsewhere (2015)

• Xinobi – 1975 (2014)

• Justin Faust – Spellbound (2014)

DTX Compilations:
• DTX Marks the Spot, Vol. II (2022)

• DTX Marks the Spot (2021)

• 10cotexas (2017)

• Discotexas Picnic II (2014)

• Discotexas Picnic I (2012)

• Bucket Of Love, Vol. 2 (2012)

• Bucket Of Love, Vol. 1 (2011)

• Forbidden Cuts (2010)