I Hate Models

The Masked Enigma of Industrial Techno

Guillaume Labadie, born on June 8, 1995, in the south of France, operates under the provocative alias I Hate Models. His name is not just a label, but a statement of principles: a frontal rejection of categories and superficial beauty standards. Often hidden behind a bandana or a mask, Labadie prefers his music to speak for him, building a mythology based on raw emotion. He grew up listening to Metal and Punk, influences he violently injects into his electronic productions.

Warehouse Memories and Brutal Melancholy

His breakthrough in 2016 with the EP "Warehouse Memories" (and the underground anthem "Daydream") defined his sonic aesthetic: a collision between the most abrasive Industrial Techno and euphoric, nostalgic Trance melodies. I Hate Models does not simply seek to make people dance; he seeks catharsis. His tracks are distorted laments that oscillate between physical brutality and emotional vulnerability.

Collective Catharsis and Disco Inferno

In the booth, I Hate Models is a force of nature, known for high-speed sets that ignore traditional energy curves. In 2021, he launched his own label, Disco Inferno, to further explore his sonic obsessions without filters. His 2024 album, "Forever Melancholia", explores themes of pain and ecstasy, reaffirming his vision of the dance floor as a space to purge demons.