Hailing from Padua, R. Korner crafts a powerful fusion of oriental textures and psychedelic energy within the Techno realm. After six years immersed in the Psytrance festival circuit, he evolved his sound toward hypnotic, driving techno grooves.
Former resident DJ at Void at Rocket Club Milan, R. Korner has released three times on Artcore Records by Indira Paganotto, with his latest EP marking and consolidating a significant step in his artistic evolution. His music has gained strong support across Europe, and in 2025 he will perform at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) with two gigs on the lineup. Graduated in Audio Engineering in 2020, he runs a recording and mastering studio and serves as a lecturer in Electronic Music Production at SAE Institute Milan.

Italian techno has a long history of talented producers, can you tell us who have
been some of your role models when it comes to music and why?
The producer who gave me my first real imprint is definitely Enrico Sangiuliano. I see
a lot of myself in his journey: we both come from the underground psytrance scene
and moved into techno through Milan. His sonic blend, techno foundations mixed
with glitch elements and Goa-inspired leads, deeply influenced my debut album
Specific Memories in 2023.

Why Psy-trance over techno?
Psytrance and techno have always lived side by side within me. Psytrance was my
first encounter with electronic music at 16, while techno is the genre that allowed me
to grow and get noticed. Today, blending these two identities is what truly defines
me.

ARTCORE has become a home for many your productions, can you talk us
through your next release alongside Akoriz out this December?
I’m really excited to share my first EP with Akoriz, with whom I immediately found
great synergy thanks to ARTCORE. The tracks aren’t collaborations, but they work
perfectly together: I bring a more psychedelic touch, with Nordic vocals and ethereal
textures, while he adds the harder, driving energy. The strength of the EP lies exactly
in this contrast that turns into balance.

You run your own recording and mastering studio, how do you feel about artists
that do not produce music and only DJ?
In the past, DJs were often tied to their local scene, while producers could break
through thanks to their releases. Today, social media changed everything: you can
be known worldwide without producing music. There’s no right or wrong, but I think
an artist who plays their own tracks always has an extra edge.

As you are a professional lecturer at the SAE Institute, can you give our readers
your Top 3 tips for music production?
Sure. My number one advice is: don’t be afraid to use references. It’s not copying.
It’s a guide, especially during creative blocks. The final result will always sound like
you. Secondly: give yourself time. Many beginners quit after a few months because they
don’t see immediate results. Music production requires practice, mistakes,
patience… and in the end, you will reach your goal.