A sonic map of nights that shimmer, hearts that thump, and minds that wander. A conversation with Basile and a playlist to keep the feeling alive long after the lights fade.
Q.How did it all start for you?
A.There’s one moment that really changed everything. When I was younger, I went clubbing a lot — not as a DJ, just as a kid who loved to dance. Later, during university, I moved to Manchester to learn English. On my way there, I picked up Laurent Garnier’s autobiography. I knew his name, but not much more. In that book, he tells the story of electronic music through his own journey, and it turns out, he also started DJing in Manchester. So, while reading, I was literally walking the same streets he talked about. I started exploring the city, visiting the record shops he mentioned. That connection made me realize the beauty and depth behind what I already loved. When I came back to France, I knew I wanted to learn how to mix and make people dance like he did.
Q. You started as a DJ before becoming a producer?
A. Exactly. For years, I played other people’s music. Then one day I thought, “Maybe I have my own vision too.” That’s when I began producing my own tracks.
Q. If you could play only one track for the rest of your life?
A. Definitely “High Def” by KX9000. It’s this dreamy, floating track I often play to close my sets. It brings everything down beautifully. I could play it forever.
Q. Laurent Garnier actually played your tracks, right?
A. Yeah, that was unreal. One day, our PR told us Laurent Garnier listened to our label’s releases and loved them. I couldn’t believe it. Then, a few weeks later, I found out he had actually played one of my tracks in a set he uploaded to SoundCloud. The man who inspired me to start was now playing my music. That moment hit hard. Since then, we’ve kept in touch — we send him our upcoming releases, he gives feedback, sometimes plays them at his gigs. It’s surreal. And because of that, other big names started supporting my music — Jamie Jones, Busy P. It’s amazing.
That’s full circle.
Exactly. It feels like validation, like everything made sense. Making a living from music isn’t easy, but moments like these make it worth it.
Q.What’s next for you?
A. I’m currently working on a new EP, between baby bottles - I just became a dad! I’m also exploring a more pop-oriented sound, collaborating with singers on tracks that are more about listening than clubbing. It’s new territory for me - a bit scary, but exciting.
