Maqo

Maqo is Marco Fugazza, a sound sculptor, producer, and musician based in Milan. Originally trained as a drummer, his productions are built around a strong rhythmic core, blending the language of Bass Music with intricately syncopated grooves and demonstrating a highly developed command of rhythm. Rave-oriented synths, dissonant chops, traditional percussion, and powerful low-end frequencies define his sound, which is consistently enveloped in metallic and industrial atmospheres. His stylistic approach moves obliquely across different strands of Bass Music, with a strong focus on the dance floor, shaped by his experience within Milan's underground scene, particularly the historic Leoncavallo, where he developed his musical identity. For a period, he lived in Hackney, London, where he was deeply influenced and inspired by the UK's Bass Culture and its distintive approach to rhythm, sound system culture, and electronic music.