First Listen: Leon Lobato & Ammy Romo’s Closer [Magnetic Premiere]
This Friday, Magnetic Magazine Recordings returns with its 39th release, Closer by Mexican producer Leon Lobato and Ammy Romo. Ahead of the official launch, we’re premiering the track on our SoundCloud page so you can experience it before it hits stores.
Lobato has been pushing electronic music forward in Mexico for years, helping lay the groundwork for Organic House while expanding into Deep House, Downtempo, and Progressive. His catalog speaks to a consistent vision: creating music that balances personal expression with technical execution. Closer continues that path, locking into a steady melodic house and techno groove at 122 BPM ready for both headphones and club systems.
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To mark the release, I sat down with Leon Lobato to talk about his influences, his perspective on originality in today’s industry, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. What follows is a candid look at how he approaches music, why individuality matters, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward.
Interview with Leon Lobato
Who are the artists or sounds that most shaped your style early on?
I don’t think there’s a particular artist who defines my sound, but I love the music of producers who I consider free, who can propose and step out of their comfort zone. I can mention some like MONKYMAN, Powell, and TACHES.
What advice would you give to an artist struggling to find their sound?
The first key is to understand that music is a way of projecting ourselves as individuals. We have to learn not to think so much and go with the flow, enjoying every note or beat we play. While we may make many “mistakes” for the industry in this process, there will always be people who love your music for its essence.
What do you think makes an artist’s music stand out in today’s saturated music industry?
There are two ways to do it: first, you can do what everyone else is doing, but with a more technically demanding approach each month, or second, you can offer something completely different, where no one else can fill your shoes.
What do you think the music industry is currently missing?
There’s definitely a lack of opportunities for different music. I understand that the music industry is a business and they must sell more than people want to buy, but I also know that many people are tired of always hearing the same melodies and samples from different artists.
What would you like people to know about the challenges of being a producer today?
That music is a continuous learning process. We must never lose humility so we can continue improving and enriching our music and never stop trying. Because signing to the label of your dreams or sounding the way you want to sound will never be easy, but when it comes, it’s incredible.
