COVER STORY
MARCO CAROLA: PIONEERING THE GROOVE, SHAPING THE FUTURE
In the vibrant city of Naples, amidst the Italo rhythms of the late 1980s, a young Marco Carola found himself drawn into a world that would come to define his life. It wasn’t just any club; it was a nexus of beats and lights, intimately tied to the renowned Radio Kiss Kiss. At the young age of 12, he stood in awe, eyes fixed on the DJ booth, absorbing every nuance of the tech symphony. The seeds of a destiny were sown, not by design, but by an unquenchable fascination.
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Fast forward through the years, and Carola’s journey has been a testament to evolution and unwavering commitment to the “groove.” The pulse of his music, steeped in relentless energy and innovative sounds, remains a manifestation of his deep-seated belief in the power of percussion and baseline. It’s a philosophy that has seen him traverse through varied BPMs and explore diverse musical
landscapes.
“I’d say one thing that’s been a constant since the start of my career is the “groove.” I’ve always given top priority to the percussion and baseline in the music I choose or create. Melody, of course, is important, but you won’t find a record with a great melody but a terrible groove in my collection. Over the years of DJing, the main changes have been in the bpm and my open-min- dedness to play different music styles.”
Out of this crucible of passion, “Music On” emerged. A brainchild born of a desire for unadulterated expression, it was a bold leap into the unknown. From Miami to Dubai, New York to
Amsterdam, Carola’s musical quest transcended continents. “Music On Festival”
summer, a celebration etched in the heart of Amsterdam.
became the sign of
“I spent many years as a resident DJ at Amnesia in Ibiza, but during that time, I was playing for other promoters. I was growing musically, but I couldn’t really express myself the way I wanted to. I knew that I needed to create my own night. In the beginning, it was incredibly
complete faith in the project and gave it my all. Looking back, I’m really glad I took the plunge, even though it meant sacrificing a lot of my time for producing new music. I was, and still am, focused on changing up my DJ sets every week with new music and edits I create.”
“It all started with my first event in Miami back in 2012, followed by a 7-year residency at Amnesia Ibiza, and now at Pacha. Within a year of launching Music On, I was already
resident events in New York, Miami, and Dubai. These days, my focus is on changing up locations across Europe and North and South America, while still keeping a strong focus on Ibiza.”
“I
Festival, which has been taking place in Amsterdam for the past seven years, usually around the beginning of May. For me, it’s a way to celebrate the start of the summer season.”
Eleven years on, the magic endures. Carola’s secret lies in his unfailing
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