Massano's Eternal Sound Has Expanded the Sonic DNA of Melodic Techno

Massano’s Humble Emergence into Dance Music

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Bringing his dynamic and intricate sound to the ever-growing community of melodic techno artists, 

 is on the fast track to carving a unique niche.

Coming from the outer edges of Liverpool, one of the world’s understated yet rich and plentiful dance music communities, Massano made immediate waves with his debut releases on the notable melodic label 

The Feeling

Both EPs garnered considerable and widespread support from major forces in the dance sphere, with the legendary Pete Tong tapping him for a mix on BBC Radio 1, an opportunity that Tomorrowland also offered him on their globally syndicated radio program, 

At only 23 years old, the Liverpool-based artist has already achieved impressive success and has cemented himself as a name to watch. With a combination of his aggressive sound design of hypnotic grooves and melodies, Massano's rapid rise in the melodic techno scene continues to accelerate.

The 20 Of 2023 - Massano by Tomorrowland

With his music now in the ears (and hearts) of eager dancers everywhere, all eyes have been on Massano, patiently waiting and watching as his slots get closer to the top of major lineups and the stages he plays on get bigger and bigger.


He is now releasing music on the most prominent labels in the melodic soundscape, adding his name to the hypnotic catalog of Fur Coat’s Oddity and the genre-defining roster of Afterlife from Tale Of Us.

, was a smash hit success. On top of getting played out by some of the biggest names in house and techno, it was a chart-topper as well, hitting #1 on the Beatport Releases chart, while the cut from the EP, “Drown” reached the top 10 on the Overall chart and all four tracks went into the top of five of the Melodic House & Techno chart.

With so many accolades to his name in such a short time, it’s no wonder Tale Of Us, Mind Against, Camelphat, Fisher, Above & Beyond, David Guetta, Oliver Heldens, Vintage Culture, and Meduza have all supported Massano. It’s even less of a wonder he’s played major events like The World Cup, Afterlife Tulum & Printworks, Wembley Arena, Creamfields, Circus, HI & Ushuaia Ibiza, Warung, Fabric, Crobar, and more!

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