Podcast 31 - RELATIVE (Flexi Cuts)

FATTOAPPOSTA PODCAST #31 - mixed by RELATIVE (Flexi Cuts) - For the 31th episode we are proud to present the italian dj, producer, label owner, record store owner and friend Simone Guerra aka Relative. - Relative is the alias of Simone Guerra, a multifaceted DJ/producer, label and record store co-owner from the east coast of Italy. As one half of the Flexi record store (and the man behind its affiliated label, Flexi Cuts), Simone occupies an enviable position among his country’s true music aficionados. While the label tends to adhere to an electronic music policy, the store is as eclectic as they come, housing everything from house to disco to soul to acid-jazz, as well as an extensive second-hand vinyl collection. Indeed, Simone comes from a family steeped in musical tradition. His father Lorenzo first opened Flexi Dischi (‘dischi’ meaning “records” in Italian) in 1984, and as soon as his son was bitten by the music bug it was a path he always seemed destined to follow. With his father a celebrated DJ during Italy’s disco era, Simone grew up in a house that truly embraced all types of music. Occupying a front-row seat during an especially eclectic and dizzying diverse period in his country’s musical history - it’s perhaps no real surprise that Simone would later follow in his father’s footsteps. As the music business changed over the years, Flexi’s business was forced to adapt, but the business has never lost sight of its identity or reason for being. Now helmed by both Lorenzo and Simone, the store retains its its vinyl spirit, offering music consultancy for a small but dedicated group of local musical diggers. In 2015, the Flexi Cuts label was born, Simone’s main outlet for his own spirited sound, as well as a expertly chosen up-and-comers. Always pushing good vibes and sounds, the label continues to go from strength-to-strength with each passing release. “Flexi Cuts might have started out as a bit of fun, but now it’s very much my pride and joy”, says Simone. “And with so many talented people involved, i