Tom Keller is one of the few Brazilian DJs who has performed alongside the biggest artists in the world electronic scene. In the last 10 years, Tom has performed alongside the likes of David Guetta, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Carl Cox, Bob Sinclair, Hardwell, Calvin Harris, Steve Angello, Erick Morillo, Avicii, among others.
For 5 years Tom Keller was a resident of the Renowned Club Sirena Maresias, and had a partnerships with clubs on the coast of São Paulo that extended throughout Brazil, making Tom Keller a key player in the best clubs and parties in the country.
Tom Keller has performed in the best clubs and festivals in Brazil, such as Warung, D-Edge, Green Valley, Ultra Music Festival, XXXPERIENCE, Helvetia Music Festival, Camarote Salvador and in two editions of Tomorrowland Brazil.
Dimitris: Your Top 3 biggest music career achievements in 2022:
Tom Keller: This year was a great year, I had the opportunity to perform at the biggest white party in Brazil.
And I reached a mark of 280 presentations across the country.
In important clubs like D-edge and Sirena Maresias.
Best of 2022
1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists of 2022
Tom Keller: My track Pomba has had a great effect on the dance floor.
But a track that I've been playing and I love listening to Polo & Pan - Dorothy.
2) Best of 2022 personal productions with short comment about them:
Tom Keller: In Brazil my Collab track with Paxxo called Glass has been very successful.
More I need to highlight the EDX productions that have been very successful in my sets.
3) Best Artist of 2022(DJ & producer) with short comment:
Tom Keller: My Top Five, Artbat, Adriatique, Binaryh, Michael Canitrot, Edx
4) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2022 with short comment :
Tom Keller: Keep Control Artbat & Phaxe & Morten Granau Remix
5) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2022 with short comment?
Tom Keller: My best remix this year was the promise in the rome.
6) Best Remixer(s) of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: I insist on saying that Oxia Domino was the song of the year for me.
I've never seen djss play a track so much here in Brazil.
7) Best New Talent of 2022 (DJ or producer) with short comment :
Tom Keller: In Brazil I will highlight Zac & Binaryh I think they have done a great job here in Brazil.
8) Best electronic dance music album of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Rufus du Sol Surrender without a doubt.
9) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2022 with short comment? :
Tom Keller: The Last Goodbye - ODESZA
10) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Sebastien Lager The terminal
11) Best lyrics in electronic dance music track(s) of 2022 with short comment :
Tom Keller: In the Wak - Walkink Shapes Lane 8 remix amazing
12) Best vocalist/singer on electronic dance music track of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Röyksopp - Me&Youphoria Never disappoints very sweet vocals with a totally lysergic atmosphere.
13) Best electronic dance music label of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Sirup I think they are super professional and always make room for unknown artists.
14) Best electronic dance music video of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Eric Prydz Generate He is a genius!
And in his videos he manages to convey the feeling that his music proposes.
15) Best online social media of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: In Brazil For Instagram fans for Spotfy djs.
But I particularly still like soundcloud a lot.
16) Best social media response you may have received about your music or your DJ performance of 2022:
Tom Keller: This year I had praise from Whomadewho and Cassian Dj Chus.
That was very special to me.
17) Best music composition software of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Undoubtedly Ableton Live is light, easy to navigate and compatible with almost all plugins.
18)Best club event /festival/music conference of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: In Brazil Sirius White, Surreal Club and Warung Tour Sp
19) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: It was in Ilhabela at Sea Club when everything was released post pandemic.
It was beautiful, sea, sun, blue sky and a super full house.
20) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Sebastien Lager Lost Miracle DJ Set in Brazil September
21) Best radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog) of 2022 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:
Tom Keller: ARTBAT - Essential Mix (BBC Radio 1) Pete Tong is amazing he gives off a unique emotion when he performs.
22) Best aftermovie for festival or club event of 2022
Tom Keller: Tomorrowland 2022 is The best
23) Best music related website of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: I find the beatport very complete and easy to navigate.
in my view they have been in the top 1 for at least 10 years.
24) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) of 2022 with short comment:
Tom Keller: Pioneer without a doubt they innovate every day.
25) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks of 2022 (personal or from other artists):
Tom Keller: I don't usually use samples so I don't have an opinion on that.
26) Best technical tips that you learnt of 2022 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Tom Keller: I see a lot of things every day, but here in Brazil I usually understand more about mix and master with a specialist called Karuzo.
I think he's very good.
27) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career of 2022 and has helped you to progress even further:
Tom Keller: Never give up my sound for money, if you want to be remembered you must take the hard way.
That's how I decided to produce music that has almost no market here in my country.
28)Best hobby or non music related activity of 2022.
Tom Keller: Football is in my DNA and keeping in shape relieves my stress.
29) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?
Tom Keller: Royksopp - What Else Is There (Trentemoller Remix) I have great memories of that song.
30) From 1 (bad) to 10(super excellent) what is your rate for 2022 in electronic dance music?
Tom Keller: Here in my country it is not easy to live off music our currency is very devalued. This prevents major international artists from showing their performance live here. But this year was a great year I think the grade would be 8 anyway.
Tom Keller: Wow, imagine my music being the soundtrack of some rsss production.
Well, I think Banshee from cinemax without a doubt.
Or maybe Jack Ryan from Tom Clancys.
Dimitris: During 2022 we experienced many tracks that were hybrids of music styles & genres. Do believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today?
Tom Keller: I think so, this can define an artist and even lead the track to the most demanding playlist.
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2023 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Tom Keller: I'm the type who lives for today and I like to enjoy the process.
It's always good to be surprised.
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2023.
Tom Keller: May God enlighten mine and your path.
And that I can keep waking up every day and doing what I like.
Because in my heart I only have love.
Thank you very much.
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