ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Always driven by his desire to explore new sound perspectives and ideas,
Jona has forged his path into the electronic music scene by consistently
bringing exciting and forward-thinking music. He developed his own unique
sound, incorporating a wide range of styles into his work.
At first a guitarist during his teens, largely influenced by blues and jazz, he
gradually became familiar with the twists and turns of music theory and studio
recording. He was later drawn to house and techno, and immersed himself
into this entire new thrilling sound. Graduated not long after from the School
of Audio Engineering, his passion lead him to start writing and producing what
would then become his very first records.
When discovered by Get Physical in 2005, Jona started getting worldwide
recognition and saw his dj career boost. Invited to spin in clubs and festivals
across the world, from Singapore's Zouk to Berlin's Watergate, he refined his
sets by always breaking boundaries and exploring new ideas to make the
dance floor spark.
Amongst critically acclaimed releases, "Take Five", an inspired
reinterpretation of the classic jazz piece by Dave Brubeck, showed yet again
another of Jona's particular soundscapes where he demonstrates his ability
to mix genres while building idiosyncratic melodies within a track. "Altiplano",
released on Detroit label Planet E, also marked a milestone and remains to
this day one of his most successful projects.
CHART
Rachel Row - Follow The Step (Kink Beat Mix) (Pets recordings)
Layo & Bushwacka - Raw Defined (Aidan Lavelle remix) (Olmeto)
Matthew Herbert - It's Only (Dj Koze remix) (Pampa records)
Hrdvsion - Unlimited Edition (Hrdvsion Original Dub) (We Have Friends Music)
Anette Party ft. MM - Mood2Dance (Pastamusik)
Simone Gatto - 23 (Safari Numerique)
Redshape - The Playground (Square Version) (Running Back)
Shinedoe - Dilemma (100% Pure)
Claptone - Another Night (Exploited)
David Durango - Parametric Soul (Jona remix) (Soulfooled)
NEWS
After his enthusiastically received EPs 'Masterplan' on Mobilee's sublabel
Leena Music and 'Perspectives' on Airdrop, Jona is currently working on new productions.
Check out his new remixes for Soulfooled and Trenton.
From 2013 Jona will be based in Australia, while still visiting Europe for occasional tours.
DISCOGRAPHY
Master Plan (Leena Music, 2012)
Perspectives (Airdrop Records, 2011)
This Time (Leena Music, 2011)
Air (Supplement Facts, 2011)
Silver (Get Physical Music, 2011)
Rise (Supplement Facts, 2010)
Freefall (Resopal Schallware, 2009)
Oblique (Planet E, 2009)
Take Five (Get Physical Music, 2008)
Altiplano (Planet E, 2008)
Manta (Get Physical Music, 2008)
Swamp (Fumakilla, 2007)
Fisherman (Get Physical Music, 2007)
Ashes & Dust / Turning Point (Resopal Red, 2007)
Puppets, incl. Dan Curtin remix (Toys For Boys records, 2007)
Evidence (Get Physical Music, 2007)
Tizia (Get Physical Music, 2006)
Moontalka (Resopal Schallware, 2006)
Tap Stroke (Fumakilla, 2006)
Yellowstone (Get Physical Music, 2006)
The Learnings (Get Physical Music, 2006)
Someone, incl. Claude Von Stroke mix (Strobe Music, 2006)
Ask / Use & Abuse (Toys For Boys records, 2004)
REMIXES
M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade - Home (Get Physical Music, 2011)
M.A.N.D.Y. vs Adultnapper - 201 (Kindisch, 2011)
Junior Boys - No Kinda Man (Get Physical Music, 2008)
Michal Ho - Take Away (Tuning Spork, 2007)
Daso - Daybreak (Get Physical Music, 2006)
Ian O'Brien-Docker - The Beginning (Virgin Music/EMI, 2006)
M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade - Body Language (Get Physical Music, 2006)
Soffy O. - Everybody's Darling (Virgin Music/EMI, 2006)
M.A.N.D.Y. - Jah (Get Physical Music, 2006)
Sierra Sam - Perfume (Surprise rec, 2005)
David K & Terry - The Munk (Strobe Music, 2004)
DATES
31 Jul Tresor, Berlin
26 Jul Wood, Brussels
21 Jun Tresor, Berlin
14 Jun Trusr Bar, Berlin
02 Jun Sisyphos, Berlin
18 May Griessmuhle, Berlin
01 May Firse Remise, Berlin