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Demi Riquísimo is a London-based producer, DJ and label head embracing the retro sound of ’90s dance music. So much so that he even named his latest track after Windows 95 – a track that, somewhat ironically, was produced in Logic Express. Bringing together influences from acid, Italo and prog house, Riquísimo’s music is potent but playful, pursuing a classic sound through the use of vintage synths and skilful production techniques.
Riquísimo’s nostalgic tendencies are on full display in his studio, which houses a handful of the aforementioned vintage synths. You’ll hear the Casio CZ-3000 and Korg M1 on his new single, which the producer was kind enough to break down for us when we visited his Mile End studio space.
During that visit, we sat down with Demi to talk about his unique approach to music-making, finding out more about the producer’s journey into music production, his love of the Novation Bass Station, and why he hasn’t used a soft synth in a decade.
How did you get into electronic music-making?
“It started when I moved to Bristol when I was 18.
