For Shlømo, the essence of electronic mu- sic lies in its power to be shared by everyo- ne, transcending language and culture. With no lyrics, techno and electronic music build a sense of community that connects ravers on a visceral level. It’s a type of shared experien- ce that goes beyond words, and for Shaun, it’s that community aspect that makes the mu- sic so powerful.


FOUNDING TAAPION RECORDS: A DEFINING MOMENT


Of course, every artist’s journey comes with its milestones. One of the most defining mo- ments of his career was founding Taapion Re- cords in 2013. At the time, the landscape was different for up-and-coming artists. Brea- king into the scene felt almost impossible.


“Back in 2012, it was very hard for young ar- tists like me to reach any of the big names. You could only meet them on Soundcloud, and they would never respond,”


Shlømo said with a laugh, reflecting on the frustrating early years. Rather than waiting around for someone to give him a break, Shlø- mo decided to take control of his destiny by starting his label. He described Taapion’s ear- ly days as a labor of love, where the focus was on making every release a piece of art in its own right.


“We concentrated on making pieces of art with every release,” he explained.


“We made 300 vinyls for each release, some- thing that people could store and cherish.”


What started as a DIY operation quickly gai- ned momentum. His perseverance paid off, and soon the very artists/label owners who had once been unreachable were knocking on his door, accepting his release on their labels. Over the years, the label has evolved, moving from a Detroit techno influence toward the hard techno sound that dominates today. But through all these changes, one constant has remained: Shaun´s dedication to fostering a space for the next generation of artists.


“Club music belongs to the youth,” he told me with conviction.


“That’s why I started the ‘Fresh Blood’ initia- tive in 2021. I want to help the younger gene- ration find their place in the scene. Artists like Peligre and Onlynumbers—they’re incredibly talented, and I see myself as a big brother to them. I don’t want to force them to be like me, but I want to help them make their releases count.”


SAIKE AND VIPER DIVA: A BOLD NEW CHAPTER


In 2020, Shlømo embarked on another bold venture: launching SAIKE, a new label, and co-founding Viper Diva, a collaboration with Hadone. I asked him about the inspiration be- hind these new projects, and his face lit up as he described the playful energy behind Viper Diva’s creation.


“We’re both big fans of Crystal Castles and one day we decided to make a track in a hotel room. It took us only two hours,” he said, smi- ling at the memory.


“We played it and sent it to a few artists, and everything went crazy from there.”


What made Viper Diva so special for Shlømo was the way it quickly became identifiable.


“The sound of Viper Diva was distinct from the start,” he explained.


“Even though Hadone has since left the pro- ject and it’s just me now, it holds a really spe- cial place in my heart. I’ll come back to it when the time is right, and I know it will be amazing.”


For Shaun, these ventures are not just about releasing new music—they represent a dee- pening of his connection to the techno com- munity.


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