The relaunch of This And That Lab and the premiere of 'You Don't Know Me'
Italian producer and DJ Davide Squillace has made official the return to activity of his independent record label, This And That Lab. This strategic move ends a four-year operational hiatus, reactivating a platform that has historically served as a creative hub for the artist's distinctive style. The resumption of the project has materialized with the release of a new single titled 'You Don't Know Me', which marks the beginning of a new operational stage for the brand.
The label, which was originally conceived not only as a music publishing entity but as a laboratory of ideas, resumes its position in the market. According to official communications, this release does not constitute an isolated event, but rather signals a renewed direction and a permanent return to the label's regular release schedule.
Sonic architecture: Analysis of 'You Don't Know Me'
The new cut exposes an aesthetic oriented purely to the functional underground circuit. In terms of sound engineering, the track is built on a constant rhythm specifically designed for the club environment. The rhythmic structure incorporates complex percussive elements, which intertwine with deep, continuous-traction synthesizer arrangements, generating a high-intensity 'groove'.
The production reflects a meticulous technical approach, prioritizing utility on the dance floor without dispensing with complexity in sound design. The track is already available on major digital distribution platforms, consolidating the tech-house sound that has characterized the producer's sessions over the last two decades.
Background and evolution of the independent platform
Born in Siena in 1977 and professionally raised in Naples, Davide Squillace is a central figure in the global electronic scene. His career was consolidated during the Neapolitan techno renaissance alongside artists of the stature of Marco Carola and Gaetano Parisio. After training at the Naples School of Sound Engineering, the artist moved his base of operations to Barcelona in 2004, expanding his presence in the international circuit and performing at reference clubs such as Berghain in Berlin, Womb in Tokyo, or D.Edge in São Paulo.
- Uninterrupted residency at the renowned party brand CircoLoco (DC10, Ibiza) since the 2007 season.
- Founding of This And That Lab in 2012 as an interdisciplinary 'think tank'.
- Active participation in the trio Better Lost Than Stupid alongside producers Matthias Tanzmann and Martin Buttrich.
- Previous releases on globally impactful labels such as Desolat, Minus, and Crosstown Rebels.
This And That Lab was founded in 2012 under the premise of operating as a hybrid. Its initial goal was to provide a space where like-minded artists could develop projects that crossed the borders between electronic music, visual art, design, and fashion.
For us, the best year will come from how we feel about it in retrospect. It is fundamental for our team to maintain interest in what we do and to remain proud of our work.
— Davide Squillace (on his operational philosophy and project management)
Impact of the return on the electronic music ecosystem
The return of This And That Lab occurs in a context of high competitiveness for the independent electronic music market. The reactivation of a platform with this level of maturity provides a solid distribution channel for purist-style tech-house. The resumption of operations suggests a consolidation of the artist's business infrastructure to manage future releases, guaranteeing absolute control over the artistic and commercial direction of his works and the talents that join this new phase of the laboratory.
