Ewo Ramirez (IT)
Ewo Ramirez, born Ivano Piccioni in 1978 in Bologna, is an Italian DJ and producer active since 1995. His musical journey began at the age of 15 with guitar studies at Tony Cucaro's Music Studio, where he also explored drums, bass, and keyboards. After playing in various punk and rock bands, he gradually immersed himself in the world of electronic music, developing a growing passion for music production and club culture.
In 2001, he joined Music Academy 2000 in Bologna and began producing his first house and techno tracks. Over the years, he has performed at numerous private parties and major Italian clubs, gaining a solid reputation in the underground scene. His DJ sets have taken him to iconic venues such as Matis Club, BBK Punta Marina, Peter Pan Riccione, Villa delle Rose, Numa Club, Madame Butterfly Ferrara, and Malua54. He held a residency at the VIP room of DownTown Bologna, where he shared the decks with key figures of the Italian scene such as Ricky Montanari, Uovo, Dino Angioletti, Mauro Ferrucci, Flavio Vecchi, among others.
Throughout his career, Ewo developed a distinctive and performative style, blending traditional DJing with Ableton Live, analog instruments, live percussion, wind instruments, and vocals, creating unique and immersive sets. He has released music under several aliases, including Keyser Soze, Kola, BandArmada‑47, and TechitalianGang, exploring a wide range of sounds from deep house to minimal techno. His notable productions include tracks like Dream, Valkyria, NeverEnding Story, Lost in Space, JoB feat. LucyLiù, and Fabrik.
In 2023, he signed with the legendary Chicago-based label Trax Records, officially joining the catalog with the releases Chicago Vibes and Vibes In My Mind, two tracks that fuse classic raw house aesthetics with modern sensibilities. His music received positive feedback and gained visibility on international digital charts. The same year, he was featured in the Hit Mania Dance Champion 2023 compilation under the New Talent section, further affirming his national presence.
Ewo is the founder of Loose Monkey Records and a key figure in the electronic music scene of Emilia-Romagna. Since 2018, he has also co-founded Maluca Gang, a collective and event organizer behind acclaimed techno parties like Fantasyland Dream Factory, establishing itself as a local hub for underground club culture.
With over 25 years in the industry, Ewo Ramirez remains an artist in constant evolution, driven by sonic exploration and a deep passion for electronic music. His upcoming releases, including Sweet Drink, Dangerous Bitch, and Personal Jesus, reflect his commitment to an original, intense, and ever-experimental artistic vision.