Real Name
Matteo Russo & Gianluca Russo
Where are you from?
Aargau, Switzerland
What is your musical/DJ background?
We both developed a passion for music at an early age, starting our musical journeys as drummers during childhood.
Growing up surrounded by electronic music, we became fascinated not just by the sounds, but by the creativity and technical skills behind the decks. Attending festivals and clubs. We paid close attention to how DJs mixed tracks, built energy and connected with the crowd.
This passion evolved into a deeper understanding of music production, track structure and the art of creating seamless, high-energy DJ sets that keep the dance floor moving.
When did you get into music and how?
Our DJ journey began in 2014 when we bought our first DJ controller, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB. Using Serato, we started experimenting with our own mash-ups and creating hour-long mixes, gradually developing our sound and improving our skills by playing at parties for friends.
By 2017, we had started performing our first official gigs and began collaborating with an experienced music producer to create our own original tracks.
In 2019, we took things to the next level by building our own music studio, giving us a dedicated space to produce new music, experiment with fresh ideas and prepare our DJ sets. We also upgraded our equipment to the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2, allowing us to further develop our mixing skills and take our performances to the next level.
Why is music/DJing your passion?
What we love most about DJing is the energy, emotions and connection we share with the crowd through our music. There’s nothing quite like playing the tracks we love and watching the dance floor come alive, seeing people smile, dance and enjoy every moment.
Hearing people say things like “What an amazing set!”, “I love your music!” or “You guys were incredible!” makes it all worthwhile. Knowing that our music has created unforgettable moments and brought happiness to others is what truly inspires us to keep doing what we love.
What music styles do you Play?
Our sound is a captivating blend of euphoric melodies, deep grooves and emotional energy, taking you on a musical journey through Afro House, Deep House, Melodic and Progressive House, and Techno, with subtle influences of Trance. We love creating an atmosphere that connects with the crowd, combining uplifting rhythms, powerful beats and emotional melodies that keep the dance floor moving.
What Venues/Events have you played in the past?
- GlobalParty, Zermatt
- Ein Tag im Schloss by Offshore Events, Castle Lenzburg
- Rave On Festival, Baden
- Streetparade, Zürich
- Rok-Klub, Luzern
- Südpol by HSLU, Luzern
- Badener- & WettingerRave, Baden
- Fizz Beach Club, Thailand
- Aqua Lodge, Panama
- Maia Beach Bar, Vietnam
- Ravana Pool Club, Sri Lanka
- Adler Hitta, Zermatt
- Cervo, Zermatt
- WEF by Finnish Flow, Davos
Who and what are your influences?
Featuring futuristic production from visionaries producers and DJs like Adriatique, Nora en Pure and Camelphat. Inspired by extraordinary locations from mountain peaks and serene lakes to historic castles to create unique melodic journeys.
What have you achieved so far?
We have played at various venues and established ourselves as residents at the Global Party and BadenerRave.
Russo Volume is now known in the region for delivering high-quality and captivating sets in the Deep & Melodic-House genre.
We’ve had the opportunity to perform in front of more than 1000 peoples at some of Switzerland’s, Panama’s, Thailand’s and many more most beautiful locations, and we received praise from both local and international known DJs and event organisers.
Self-produced track
Co-produced tracks
Founder and co-host of our own label Sonoro
What is your day job?
Architecture
Hardware-Planer
What are your future goals and plans?
Our goal is to continue growing Russo Volume, building our reputation within the local music scene and beyond, while establishing ourselves with more venues, event organisers and festivals. We want to reach new audiences, share our passion for electronic music and create memorable experiences wherever we perform. Alongside our DJ performances, we also aim to keep developing our own sound by producing and releasing original tracks that reflect our musical style and creativity.
What do you think are the biggest challenges you face when DJing?
One of the challenges we sometimes face is overly enthusiastic partygoers who want to get a little too involved in our performance. We love interacting with the crowd, but occasionally people want to come behind the DJ booth, press buttons, touch the equipment or even have a go at scratching themselves! While we appreciate their enthusiasm, we prefer to keep control of the decks so we can focus on the music and give everyone the best possible experience.
What do you think is the best part about being a DJ?
As DJs, we have the incredible ability to influence the energy and atmosphere of the crowd through our music. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching the dance floor come alive, seeing people lose themselves in the moment and feeling their excitement and emotions. That connection between the DJ and the audience, when everyone is sharing the same energy and passion for the music, is without doubt the best part of being a DJ.
What do you think is the worst part about being a DJ?
One of the biggest downsides of being a DJ can be the loneliness. While performing in front of an energetic crowd is an incredible experience, the reality often involves travelling long distances, spending hours preparing and being away from friends and family.
Luckily, that’s one of the advantages of being a DJ duo! We get to share every experience, support each other and enjoy the journey together. We’re also fortunate to have amazing friends and family who love joining us at our gigs, making every performance feel like a night out with the people we love.
What do you think makes a great dj?
A great DJ is a combination of:
- mixing-skills (creative and seamlessly blending tracks into each other)
- musical and crowd understanding & reading (track selection, tempo and timing)
- Stage presence (show the crowd your passion and joy for the music)
Current favourite track(s)
Adriatique – Palm of Your Hands
Arodes – Kaleido
Camelphat, Josh Gigante – So Good
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