Biography

Dario Pontecorvo, known by his stage name Draxx, is a 25-year-old Italian DJ and producer. He embarked on his musical journey at the age of 10 when he started taking piano lessons. By the time he turned 12, he was already crafting his own music. In a matter of years, his creations gained significant traction, receiving endorsements from some of the industry's finest talents, including Hardwell, David Guetta, Blasterjaxx, and Martin Garrix. This early recognition enabled him to perform at premier venues across Europe, an accomplishment made even more remarkable given that he was just 14 at the time. In 2018, Dario took a bold step by temporarily setting aside his Draxx persona to explore a new realm of Hardstyle known as Crowd. He later returned to Draxx in 2022, this time with innovative tech house sounds that struck a chord with audiences. His revitalized project enjoyed swift success, earning the support of esteemed artists like Solardo, Lee Foss, Cloonee, Martin Ikin, Piero Pirupa, and Hugel, leading to collaborative ventures as well. Dario's tracks have found their home on prestigious tech house labels such as Sola, Nervous, and Nonstop. Notably, his track "WTF" propelled him to the 32nd spot on the overall Beatport chart and the 11th position in the tech house chart. Furthermore, his production "Ponteme" secured the 96th rank, while the remix for "Hayabusa" achieved an impressive 11th spot. As his journey unfolds, Dario Pontecorvo's trajectory is on an upward trajectory, with even greater accomplishments on the horizon. The story of his musical prowess has only just begun, promising more remarkable achievements in the time to come.