Philip Whirlpool

Bio

Philip Whirlpool, also known as Max Porcelli, has been rocking the electronic music scene for ages. Since 2007, he’s been the mastermind behind 989Records, his independent electronic label. Think all kinds of electronic genres, with artists from every corner of the globe!

Max has become this total go-to guru for musicians, DJs, producers, and even just us enthusiasts in northeast Italy. He kicked off his musical journey back in ’89 (talk about a throwback!) and is now one of the most active and chameleon-like producers you’ll find in Italy’s electronic scene. We’re talking almost 70 singles, EPs, albums, and remixes already under his belt!

Over the years, he’s teamed up with big names like Pacha Recordings Ibiza and loads of important Italian labels such as Rise, Absolutely, Airplane, and Molto Rec. He’s even remixed legends like Inaya Day, Angie Brown (from Incognito!), Jocelyn Brown, Cheryl Porter, Oliver Cheatham, and so many more.

Now, for his influences – get ready for a deep dive! He pulls from the best of the best: Laurent Garnier, Carl Cox, Bruno From Ibiza, Pete Heller, Louie Vega, Mark Knight, Angelo Ferreri, John Digweed, Chemical Brothers, Prodigy (yes!), Craig Armstrong, Alan Parsons, Air, Thievery Corporation, Gotan Project, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Flight Facilities, Mendo, Steve Lawler, Pig\&Dan, Monte, Dj Oliver, Olivier Giacomotto, Mario Ochoa, Jay Lumen, Dennis Ferrer, Carlo Lio, Belocca, Butch, Mendo, Paco Osuna, Laurent Garnier, Dennis Cruz, Bassel Darwish, James Dexter, Lee Burridge, Canedo, CamelPhat, Mihai Popoviciu, David Herrero, Noferini, Kevin Yost, Volen Sentir, Steve Lawler, Josh Butler, Yousef, Mihai Popoviciu… and honestly, the list goes on and on!