There can be no question that Donnacha Costello is in electronic music for the long haul.
Since his debut way back in in 1996, he has been forging groovy, emotional and highly refined releases which have consistently been in the crates and playlists of techno’s biggest Djs. To date, his music has appeared on the CDs of Josh Wink, Ricardo Villalobos, Tiefschwarz, Luciano, Magda and several other names you know only too well.
Although he had been releasing records since 1996, Costello first came to international attention with albums on the legendary Force Inc and Mille Plateaux labels in 2000 and 2001. However, it was the release of his Colorseries in 2004 that brought him wider recognition and placed him firmly at the top of his field. This success was solidified in 2006 with the release of his now infamous 6x6=36 project. 2007 brought another hit with 'Black Bag Job', 2008 saw the iconic It Simply Is/Trust.
In 2009, Costello expanded his business to encompass a new label, Look Long. So far, the label has released 4 records from Costello, to critical and commercial success.
Known for his love of classic studio equipment, Costello combines the spontaneity and strong character of his older machines with the finesse of the computer to achieve a hybrid sound that transcends arguments concerning old school versus new school. Such concerns have become irrelevant to him as he pushes forward with the self confidence that 14 years of releasing records and performing all over the globe have brought him.
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