21 augustus 2018
| Naam | Lonya Koval |
| Functie | 10 × DJ, producer |
| Geslacht | man |
| Geboortedatum | |
| Leeftijd | 39 |
| Herkomst | Israël  |
| Genres | ambient, deep house, progressive trance, tech house |
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Biografie
Through an uncompromising passion for the music he creates and performs, Lonya Koval is a man on a mission. Born and raised in Moscow but now fully ensconced in his Israeli home of over 25 years, the multi-talented musician, global DJ and world-renowned producer, continues to drive Tel Aviv's vibrant underground dance scene.
A man with all the gifts, Lonya's success in the creative arts includes a degree in Digital Media in addition to being an accomplished multi-instrumentalist in both piano and guitar. Through his family's vast vinyl connection, Lonya grew up surrounded by the 1960s and 70s soul, funk and jazz that became the musical building blocks for a subsequent and successful career in electronic music production.
With over 400 production credits to his name across a plethora of labels, Lonya's distinctive sound has seen him courted by the industry's blue-chip imprints. From Sudbeat and Selador to Parquet and Tulipa, Lonya has continued to thrive within the highest echelons of a notoriously unforgiving industry. Testament to this success, collaborations with a host of leading industry figures have been a staple of the Lonya production career with fellow countrymen Guy Mantzur, Chaim and Audio Junkies all making their mark.
A hallmark of quality stamped through an ever-increasing catalogue of innovative work, a string of cross-genre hits in the techno, tech and deep house arenas has been a constant theme. Moreover, a remix of Christoph's "Time For Change" for Dave Seaman's Selador, sat proudly in the Beatport Techno charts for six weeks in early 2016. Mentored by trusted confidante, Hernan Cattaneo, Lonya has become a regular on the Argentine supremo's Sudbeat imprint with the "Fistashim" and "Obscurity" EPs showcasing a pulsating sound and impressive technique. Collaborating further with the South American icon over the coming months, while also looking forward to the release of a landmark debut album, Lonya's production work continues to scale new heights with his ground-breaking sonic architecture.
As music curator, Lonya has been at the epicentre of the underground industry with his Asymmetric Records. Through an unparalleled familiarity with the underground scene, both in Israel and beyond, Lonya has been able to oversee the creation of an esteemed label that has grown into a major force. The years of experience has allowed Lonya to take a holistic view when recruiting new musical talent, intuitively knowing when to take a step back and when to advise as the artists under his tutelage blossom into the next generation of successful producers.
In tandem with a successful production career, a strong presence behind the decks has also been an integral component of Lonya's musical persona. A global phenomenon with residencies in his Tel Aviv hometown, performances across continental Europe in Germany, Russia, Greece and the UK have been commonplace. Crossing continents, India and Sri Lanka have also witnessed the captivating Lonya storytelling that weaves a coruscating path across the night clubs and dancefloors he visits. Additionally, a connection with the music industry's favourite gathering has seen the success of the "Timelapse" showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event with a collaboration between the superstar triumvirate of Cattaneo's Sudbeat, Pole Folder's Reworck and Lonya's own Asymmetric. Following the success of the initial showcase at ADE 2016, the 2017 event promises to be an unparalleled musical extravaganza.
An artist at the vanguard of the industry, Lonya continues to shape underground dance through experienced hands and a golden touch that wields an aural magic, delighting fans and club goers in equal measure. Hard to ignore, Lonya Koval is a modern artist in every sense of the word as he continues to tell a captivating story in vivid sonic technicolour.
A man with all the gifts, Lonya's success in the creative arts includes a degree in Digital Media in addition to being an accomplished multi-instrumentalist in both piano and guitar. Through his family's vast vinyl connection, Lonya grew up surrounded by the 1960s and 70s soul, funk and jazz that became the musical building blocks for a subsequent and successful career in electronic music production.
With over 400 production credits to his name across a plethora of labels, Lonya's distinctive sound has seen him courted by the industry's blue-chip imprints. From Sudbeat and Selador to Parquet and Tulipa, Lonya has continued to thrive within the highest echelons of a notoriously unforgiving industry. Testament to this success, collaborations with a host of leading industry figures have been a staple of the Lonya production career with fellow countrymen Guy Mantzur, Chaim and Audio Junkies all making their mark.
A hallmark of quality stamped through an ever-increasing catalogue of innovative work, a string of cross-genre hits in the techno, tech and deep house arenas has been a constant theme. Moreover, a remix of Christoph's "Time For Change" for Dave Seaman's Selador, sat proudly in the Beatport Techno charts for six weeks in early 2016. Mentored by trusted confidante, Hernan Cattaneo, Lonya has become a regular on the Argentine supremo's Sudbeat imprint with the "Fistashim" and "Obscurity" EPs showcasing a pulsating sound and impressive technique. Collaborating further with the South American icon over the coming months, while also looking forward to the release of a landmark debut album, Lonya's production work continues to scale new heights with his ground-breaking sonic architecture.
As music curator, Lonya has been at the epicentre of the underground industry with his Asymmetric Records. Through an unparalleled familiarity with the underground scene, both in Israel and beyond, Lonya has been able to oversee the creation of an esteemed label that has grown into a major force. The years of experience has allowed Lonya to take a holistic view when recruiting new musical talent, intuitively knowing when to take a step back and when to advise as the artists under his tutelage blossom into the next generation of successful producers.
In tandem with a successful production career, a strong presence behind the decks has also been an integral component of Lonya's musical persona. A global phenomenon with residencies in his Tel Aviv hometown, performances across continental Europe in Germany, Russia, Greece and the UK have been commonplace. Crossing continents, India and Sri Lanka have also witnessed the captivating Lonya storytelling that weaves a coruscating path across the night clubs and dancefloors he visits. Additionally, a connection with the music industry's favourite gathering has seen the success of the "Timelapse" showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event with a collaboration between the superstar triumvirate of Cattaneo's Sudbeat, Pole Folder's Reworck and Lonya's own Asymmetric. Following the success of the initial showcase at ADE 2016, the 2017 event promises to be an unparalleled musical extravaganza.
An artist at the vanguard of the industry, Lonya continues to shape underground dance through experienced hands and a golden touch that wields an aural magic, delighting fans and club goers in equal measure. Hard to ignore, Lonya Koval is a modern artist in every sense of the word as he continues to tell a captivating story in vivid sonic technicolour.
