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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 48 MIN

From Almost Quitting Music to Global Success: Purple Disco Machine | Moments in Music w/ Monki

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Moments In Music Ep 9 with Purple Disco Machine. German producer, DJ and global household name Tino Pointek, AKA Purple Disco Machine joins us for Episode 9 of Moments In Music. The blueprint for what makes a successful dance music artist in the modern age, Purple Disco Machine is respected on the underground scene while achieving major crossover success with remixes for the likes of Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson. The crate-digging kingpin of house and disco first landed on Defected over a decade ago, and now he discusses how his personal catalogue came to be, from his personal, era-defining early influences to the wider context of house, techno and disco across Europe approaching the 21st Century. A staple on the world’s biggest stages, Purple Disco Machine reflects on the moments that shaped his career, from breakthrough releases to unforgettable sets across Ibiza, Europe and beyond - offering deep insight into the decorated journey that has earned him international acclaim and a fiercely loyal global fanbase.

Moments In Music Ep 9 with Purple Disco Machine. German producer, DJ and global household name Tino Pointek, AKA Purple Disco Machine joins us for Episode 9 of Moments In Music. The blueprint for what makes a successful dance music artist in the modern age, Purple Disco Machine is respected on the underground scene while achieving major crossover success with remixes for the likes of Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson. The crate-digging kingpin of house and disco first landed on Defected over a decade ago, and now he discusses how his personal catalogue came to be, from his personal, era-defining early influences to the wider context of house, techno and disco across Europe approaching the 21st Century. A staple on the world’s biggest stages, Purple Disco Machine reflects on the moments that shaped his career, from breakthrough releases to unforgettable sets across Ibiza, Europe and beyond - offering deep insight into the decorated journey that has earned him international acclaim and a fiercely loyal global fanbase.

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