Electronic music composer, international DJ, charting producer, in-demand remixer, Beatport Music Awards nominee, Olivier Giacomotto is a proven integral player in the underground music scene.

There’s a certain weight to the name Olivier Giacomotto, not because it’s been hyped by every dance blog, but because it carries years of deep, consistent work in the electronic music underground. For over two decades, the French producer and DJ has been building a discography defined not by passing trends, but by groove, tension, and clarity, the kind that moves bodies on dancefloors from Tokyo to São Paulo without shouting for attention.

Born in Bordeaux, France, Olivier’s journey started with analog roots, piano, guitar, and a fascination for the nuts and bolts of sound. His early years were spent not just listening, but building, producing, mixing, mastering, engineering, learning what makes a track work. That obsession would later translate into a career that balanced creative freedom with technical precision.

His breakout came in 2004, when his track “Playground” was released on Belgian label Lupp, a vinyl release that caught the attention of none other than Carl Cox, who playlisted it and gave Olivier an early co-sign that helped propel him into the international spotlight. But Giacomotto didn’t rush toward the mainstream. Instead, he took the long road: years of digging, refining, and carefully cultivating a reputation across underground communities.

By 2010, the work had paid off. He was nominated for the Beatport Music Awards, and by 2015 he became the #1 best-selling Tech-House artist on Beatport, joining the ranks of the genre’s most respected figures. But this wasn’t just a spike in popularity, it was the result of a carefully crafted catalog of releases on labels like, Diynamic, Watergate, Plus 8, Definitive Recordings, Great Stuf, Noir Music, Get Physical, Toolroom, Truesoul, Spinnin, Simulate… In parallel, he’s collaborated with a wide range of artists: from John Acquaviva, Kiko, Mila Journée, Fur Coat and BOg, to Damon Jee, Umek, or Popof.

And then, of course, there’s David Guetta. While Guetta is often associated with the EDM-pop mainstream, his collaboration with Olivier on the 2024 track “Home” offered something far more refined, a melodic techno cut praised by outlets like We Rave You, EDM Tunes, and Hit-Channel for its mood, production depth, and restraint. The partnership continued in September 2025 with the release of “After You” on Spinnin’ Records, a track that perfectly illustrates Giacomotto’s ability to bridge the gap between underground authenticity and global appeal.

Despite his accolades and high-profile collaborations, Olivier Giacomotto keeps things simple. His studio setup is intentionally minimalist: Logic Pro, a UAD interface, a pair of Genelec monitors, and a few carefully chosen plugins. It’s not about gear, it’s about ideas. “The fewer tools I have, the more focused I am,” he’s said in interviews. This ethos of doing more with less bleeds into his music, his live sets, and his career at large.

On stage, Giacomotto is a technician and a storyteller. His DJ sets unfold like narratives, building gradually, layer by layer, until the groove locks in and the tension begins to rise. He’s played some of the most iconic clubs in the world: Warung and Ame Club in Brazil, Womb Tokyo, Rex Club Paris, Ministry of Sound London, Fabric Madrid, and Privilege Ibiza, to name a few. These aren’t one-off gigs, they’re the product of years spent building trust with promoters and fans alike.

Giacomotto’s sound is often described as dark but groovy, powerful yet restrained. His tracks aren’t flashy, they’re functional in the best sense of the word. Built around hypnotic motifs, rolling percussion, and emotional tension, they work just as well in London basements as they do at sunrise on the beach in Tulum.Outside the club, Olivier’s sound has found its way into other formats too. He composed the full original soundtrack for the indie psychological horror film The Red Man, contributed four tracks to Rockstar Games’ Midnight Club: Los Angeles, and co-produced “Give Me That Love” for Tom Frager, a single that reached the Top 50 in France. His track “Stone”, produced for Jamaican artist Terry Lynn, was featured in the 2010 Hollywood movie Date Night.

Still, despite the milestones, Olivier Giacomotto remains a quiet force in an often loud industry. He doesn’t chase trends or viral fame, he builds steadily, one release, one set, one groove at a time. In an era where algorithms and content cycles dominate the conversation, Giacomotto’s work stands out for its craftsmanship, patience, and sense of purpose. He’s not here for the spotlight, he’s here for the music.