The Magician
Sun-drenched nu-disco and piano house that feels like a permanent European summer. High-gloss, euphoric grooves for rooftop parties and golden hour drives.
Sun-drenched nu-disco and piano house that feels like a permanent European summer. High-gloss, euphoric grooves for rooftop parties and golden hour drives.
The Magician creates music that sounds like the exact moment a vacation truly begins. It is a world of shimmering synthesizers, warm analog basslines, and piano chords that radiate pure optimism. While rooted in the club, there is a sophisticated pop sensibility that makes every track feel like a curated anthem for a high-end beach club or a neon-lit rooftop lounge.
What sets Stephen Fasano apart is his ability to blend the nostalgic warmth of 70s disco with the surgical precision of modern house music. His production is characterized by a 'magic' touch that elevates simple melodies into infectious, airy grooves. He avoids the aggressive grit of industrial techno in favor of a liquid, polished sound that prioritizes melody and movement above all else.
Start with his iconic remix of Lykke Li's 'I Follow Rivers' to understand his transformative power, then dive into 'Sunlight' for a masterclass in modern nu-disco. For a deeper look at his taste, his long-running 'Magic Tapes' series serves as a perfect companion for long drives or hosting friends.
Stephen Fasano, better known by his stage name The Magician, is a Belgian DJ and record producer from Namur, in Belgium. He is best known for his 2011 remix of Lykke Li's "I Follow Rivers", his single "Sunlight" featuring Years & Years and his 2014 remix of Clean Bandit's "Rather Be" which were worldwide hits. In 2014, he received the Electro award during the Belgian ceremony Les Octaves de la musique. His monthly mixtapes called Magic Tapes, which he started releasing in the mid-2010s, feature new dance music from an array of genres.
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