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Talkbox, acid lines and contrast: inside Darco’s sonic world
With “We We We,” Darco unveils a deeper side while staying rooted in his hybrid, soulful journey
Few releases have made their presence felt as quickly as Darco’s “We We We.” Dropping on August 15 via Maccabi House (MH55), the track has already surged to No. 4 on Beatport, with streaming numbers climbing and a flood of messages pouring in.
Its hypnotic core is an acid line Darco discovered while traveling between gigs in Romania - an unexpected spark that drove the entire track. Written with contrast in mind, it captures a more introspective side of the artist while remaining soulful and meticulously layered.
That sense of contrast runs through Darco’s journey. A lifelong musician who studied jazz in high school as a guitarist and saxophonist, he’s become known for hybrid sets that blend live instrumentation, DJing and his trademark Talkbox.
His debut EP on Diynamic, released under Solomun’s mentorship, marked the turning point toward electronic music, followed by acclaimed releases on Madorasindahouse and Maccabi House.
Support from Solomun, Michael Bibi and Camelphat has only fueled his momentum, while his place in the Maccabi House family - managed by Adam Ten and Mita Gami - has given him both inspiration and a strong creative circle.
With “We We We” now making waves, Darco hints at big things ahead. Here, he talks to Mixmag about the track, his path, and what’s next.
Q+A: Darco
“We We We” was released on Maccabi House on August 15 (MH55). Now that it’s out, how would you describe the response so far?
Honestly, I’ve been pleasantly surprised. I’ve been getting so many messages about the track, and overall it’s gaining really strong and unexpected streaming results.
Right now it’s sitting at No. 4 on Beatport with a positive trajectory to climb even higher. I think releasing it on Maccabi House was a smart decision… the collaboration with them always brings something fresh.
The track is built on an acid-tinged bassline and unfolds in a hypnotic, introspective way. What drew you toward this direction in your production?
What really drew me in was that acid line. It was actually a sample I found while traveling between gigs in Romania.
The moment I heard it, I felt I had to do something with it. I remember sitting in a taxi and just wanting to dance - it made me nod my head instantly.
I knew right then that this acid line had to drive the whole track and stay present throughout. I’m really happy with how it turned out.
It was described as being “written with contrast in mind.” What does contrast mean to you when you’re creating music?
That really sums up my production experience. It’s not usually the style I tend to go for, and that’s what made it so exciting - it completely pulled me in.
There’s a mix of different elements here, and that combination created the movement and flow that you can really feel in the track.
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Your debut EP came out on Diynamic under Solomun’s mentorship. How did that experience shape the artist you are today?
Wow, I think that was the biggest push I could’ve asked for. To release an EP - my very first one - on such a huge label gave me validation to keep going and constantly strive to be better.
I’ve been making music my whole life, but that release really stamped the beginning of my journey in the electronic world. It also connected me with so many artists and new relationships that shaped who I am today.
You’re recognized in Tel Aviv for hybrid sets that blend live instrumentation, DJing and your Talkbox. Where did this preference for mixing live elements with electronic music begin?
Like I mentioned earlier, music has always been my life. I studied jazz in high school, and originally I’m a guitarist and saxophone player.
I really love blending live music into my art - it’s what makes me unique, and beyond that, I just truly enjoy it. It excites me.
I’m always trying to improve and become a better version of myself - not just musically, but personally, professionally, and in my friendships too.
Your catalogue also includes releases on Madorasindahouse and Maccabi House, with support from Solomun, Michael Bibi and Camelphat. How does this support motivate you to keep pushing your sound?
Many people think that once you get support from big names, you can take your foot off the gas. For me, it’s the complete opposite. That’s exactly what pushes me to keep going and to aim even higher.
It’s exciting every single time to see a world-class artist supporting one of my tracks - it validates all the hard work, the endless studio hours, and the effort to make everything come together.
You’re officially managed at Maccabi House by Adam Ten and Mita Gami. How has working closely with them influenced your recent direction?
I’ve been part of the Maccabi House family for the past two years, and honestly, it was always a dream of mine.
Back when I was just starting out in the electronic scene, I used to listen to Adam and Amit and take so much inspiration from them.
Now working side by side with them feels surreal. They’re not only incredibly talented and genuine people, but over time we’ve built a real friendship.
I’ve had the chance to see who they truly are as humans - not just as successful DJs - and that’s something really special.
Beyond “We We We”, what upcoming projects or ideas are you most excited to share in the near future?
There are quite a few big things coming up, but I’ll have to keep them secret for now. You’ll have to stay tuned to see how everything unfolds ;)
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