In Conversation with Glowal: Emotion, Atmosphere, and the Art of Music

Italian duo Glowal, made up of Fabio Giannelli and Alessandro Gasperini, has become a familiar name for fans of melodic techno. With early influences ranging from Daft Punk and Chemical Brothers to Carl Craig, their introduction to electronic music was sparked by their brothers—one a DJ and the other an event organizer. After pursuing individual projects, they decided to join forces, blending their shared vision into what is now known as Glowal.

Their music is a mix of emotion and energy, often starting with hypnotic, atmospheric ideas and evolving into tracks that bring depth to the dance floor. Tracks like "Cries," "Open The Gate," and "Roda" have earned them widespread support from artists like Dixon, Tale Of Us, and Solomun. Whether performing at famed venues or debuting unreleased tracks, Glowal knows how to keep listeners engaged while staying authentic.

Their tour schedule reflects their rising status, with performances at big festivals like Tomorrowland, Extrema Outdoor, and Zamna Festival, as well as appearances at iconic venues such as Watergate in Berlin, fabric London, Klein Phönix, and HÏ Ibiza.

In this interview, the duo shares insight into their artistic workflow, their favorite gear, and the inspirations that fuel their work. From memorable moments on stage to the challenges of balancing their busy schedules, they provide a glimpse into what keeps their music fresh and personal.

For fans of melodic techno and thoughtful, atmospheric tracks, Glowal’s story and insights offer plenty to dig into.

What inspired each of you to get into electronic music, and how did you decide to join forces as Glowal?

For both of us, the introduction to electronic music came through the influence of our brothers. Alessandro’s brother was an event organizer, while Fabio’s brother was an amateur DJ with a good collection of records. Moby, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Robert Miles, Carl Craig, and many more had a big influence on us.

We both had other projects before Glowal, but after establishing mutual trust and sharing ideological and artistic affinities, we realized we were both at a point where we wanted and needed to start something fresh and new. So, we decided to join forces to create our project.

Your music has been described as both emotive and atmospheric. How do you go about achieving that balance in your productions?

It comes quite naturally with the flow. 100% of the tracks start from a more hypnotic and emotional idea, turning after that into something more pushy or keeping that initial vibe till the end. It depends on the feeling we have with the track during the process and how we feel at that moment.

Which of your releases do you feel best represents the “Glowal” sound, and why?

"Cries," "Open The Gate," "Roda," "Trigger Your Sense," but also "What Da F**k You Want" give a sense of what the Glowal sound is about. Basically, it is something floating between rave and emotions, with a dose of punk sometimes.

Your tracks have gained support from industry giants like Dixon, Tale Of Us, and Solomun. How does it feel to have your work resonate with these artists?

It's definitely a great feeling and gives extra motivation to push our boundaries.

What’s been one of the most memorable moments for you both on stage?

When we try new tracks, that's always a special moment. Seeing the first reaction of people to a new production is a really unique feeling for us every time!

How do you prepare for your live sets, especially for iconic venues and major festivals?

Our sets aim to create an energetic, emotional, and still hypnotic journey. We generally hear a lot of promos and tend to choose and play the ones that resonate best with us, our sound, and the event. We also like to play a lot of our own tracks (released and unreleased) to shape the set to our own sound.

For sure, sometimes there is space for a pair of classics that find their way into the set at the right moment. For us, it's very important to create a connection with the crowd and build the right energy in the room.

What’s the most challenging part of working as a duo, and how do you resolve creative differences?

To be honest, we rarely disagree on the creative part. Nowadays, you have to take care of many things, like, for example, social media, marketing, videos, etc., so most of the time our discussions are more about other sides of the project. In almost the totality of cases, we go for the middle way.

Are there any specific artists or genres outside of dance music that influence your sound?

We have very wide tastes in music. For example, we like Radiohead, Blink-182, System Of A Down, Linkin Park, but also Travis Scott, Kanye West, and what Lithe is actually doing is great.

If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?

Giorgio Moroder, because of his innate sense of research and his will to push the boundaries of music.

What’s a piece of gear or software you can’t live without in the studio?

The Native Instrument Maschine, essential for all our drum parts.

How do you stay motivated and inspired amidst a busy tour schedule?

This is actually the most difficult part time wise, but even if life is frenetic during the tour, we still have the chance to meet new people, hear new stories, and make experiences that influence and give a lot of creative inspiration for the next time we close in the studio, build an idea on the laptop, or write a lyric for the next song. For sure, being able to road test the tracks gives the motivation to make it better.

Imagine you're DJing for an alien audience—what’s the first track you’d play to introduce them to Glowal?

"Open The Gate," because if they are with us, it actually means they made it to another dimension.