ROMAIN FX
Labels: Fauve Records
“To all the dreamers out there: never wake up.”
Born in France, raised in Hong Kong, Taiwan & USA. Romain’s rootless background, aspires him to dream of a borderless earth, where everyone dances in harmony to the rhythm of any melody.
For over 19 years, Romain had been a prominent figure in the Asian music scene, spearheading numerous fresh concepts such as award-winning Fauve Radio & Records, a dance music-oriented record store called The Pharmacy and was laying a helping hand to a multitude of events & festivals. These ventures not only cemented his reputation as a tastemaker but also laid the groundwork for his evolution into a globally recognized artist.
Ultimately, Romain's career took off with his Boiler Room debut in 2018 in Hong Kong, propelling him into a full-time DJ/Producer and head honcho for teams of cool cats around the world. Since then, he has made a significant impact, releasing music on various global imprints, including Sound Metaphors, Live At Robert Johnson, Sound Metaphors, Kalahari Oyster Cult, Permanent Vacation and Eskimo Recordings. A globetrotting artist, Romain has graced the decks at some of the world’s most iconic venues and festivals, including Panorama Bar/Berghain, Fabric, Pikes, REX Club, Lux Fragil, Sonar, Wonderfruit, Techno Parade, and Nuits Sonores. His productions have also found favor with industry heavyweights like DJ Harvey, Marcel Dettmann, Cormac, Curses, Orpheu The Wizard, Kamma & Masalo, and Skatebard – cementing his position in the industry.
Recently, Romain launched his new dawless live set (no computer). The performance is filled with energy, emotions and is designed to make the audience dance and float. With appearances all over the world, from Brazil, to Lisbon, London, Paris all the way to Japan, Korea & Australia. With two decades of crate digging experience resulting in a remarkable collection of forgotten analog synths and drum machines and of over 3000+ vinyl records and CDs, Romain possesses an extensive knowledge of both classic and obscure musical genres. Able to effortlessly adapt his sets to any setting, from sunrise sessions on sandy shores all the way to festivals atop the Great Wall of China.