Suck My Deck

It is rare for a DJ or producer to make a name for themself with the same speed that Brodinski has. Even in an age where it seems the music blog reigns supreme, creating the 'next big thing' one day before demilishing them the next, Brodinski's rise to fame on the electro and house circuit has been particuarly swift. Speaking on the phone from his apartment in Reims, he expalins how it all began.

"I was in the studio back in 2006 with my friend Yuksek. He helped me to produce my first track 'Bad Runner'. Thanks to him it turned out very well."

It was with this debut track that Brodinski became known to some of the most influential people in the dance music scene. "A-Trak, Busy P, Erol Alkan, Stephen and David Dewaele from 2manydjs, they all really supported me right from the beginning. Once I met them the gigs and festivals followed. 'Bad Runner' came out on Mental Groove in October 2007. Since then, I've played at Wax:On in Leeds, Ibiza and Sonar in Barcelona. Sonar was amazing, a dream come true. I've been there the past four or five years as a tourist, but this year was my first time there as a DJ. The crowd were great, I really enjoyed it. I hope they invite me back."

Following 'Bad Runner', Brodinski remixed the likes of Bonde de Role, Klaxons, Das Pop, Shoes, D.I.M, Heart Revolutions and Adam Sky. After extensive touring and a stint behind the production desk at Tiga's label Turbo, Brodinski was asked create the latest mix for the Suck My Deck series. "I didn't include my own material in the mix. There was no obligation to include my own tracks so I decided to only use my favourite records and the ones I was listening to most at the moment. One of my favourite songs of the moment is 'Sticky' by Frankie House. It isn't on the mix, but it is just such a great record - listen out for it."

Brodinski's mix manages to blend heavier tracks from the likes of Duke Dumont and Popof before introducing lighter techno offerings from Iron Curtis. It is something of a departure from the previous mixes in the series which were curated by Simian Mobile Disco and Boys Noize. Does Brodinski feel satisfied with the finished product?

"Everyone has been very kind. People seem to love it, I'm happy with the mix and the reaction to it. Now that it's out there and finished I'm going to spend some time at home before going away on tour again."

Electromind in Montpellier, Champion Mind in Bangkok, Reclaim the Dancefloor in Ibiza, Pukkelpop festival, Matter in London. This is just the tip of the iceberg for Brodinski's hectic tour schedule that lasts well into the last few months of 2009.

"I've played Scotland before. I was at Death Disco in Glasgow and I have also DJed in Edinburgh. I really like Scottish crowds, they are always very friendly and seem to go wild very easily. I like that."