Arado

German DJ and producer Arado, whose given name is Mo, is based in Cologne. His career gathered momentum with “Uganda Express,” released on Loco Dice’s Desolat imprint in 2009; the track brought his productions to the attention of prominent DJs and helped open the way to international bookings. A collaboration with Marco Faraone, “Strange Neighbours,” followed on Moon Harbour in 2010, reinforcing his place in the European house and tech-house conversation.

Arado’s production style is marked by raw, driving grooves and a deep, percussive approach. Across releases for Desolat, Moon Harbour, All Inn, Snatch and AVOTRE, he has developed a catalogue attentive to dancefloor function without losing detail in its arrangements. His work with Italian producer Marco Faraone has been a recurring strand of his career, while remixes and performances have expanded his reach beyond Germany. His output continues to connect club-ready energy with a distinctly deep-house sensibility.