Swiss-born and Berlin-based
Robi Insinna, aka
Headman, graced the "nu disco" movement beginning in the early 2000s as a DJ, producer, and founder of Relish Records in 2001. As an early contemporary of DFA Records and Output Recordings, he was part of the scene that ushered the "punk funk" sound onto discerning dancefloors around the world. In 2003 he released his debut album, It Rough, to critical acclaim on the Munich label Gomma. His uplifting mix of house, disco, and rock was reflected in his remix work for the likes of Seelunluft,
Munk,
Chicken Lips, and
Annie during this period. In 2006
Insinna released his sophomore album, On, featuring collaborations with
Soulwax and
the Rapture, and his third album, Catch Me, arrived in 2008. Continuing remix work for the likes of
Tiga,
Doves, the Invisibles, and more in 2009,
Headman also remixed influential electro new wave band
the Units and collaborated with
Yello frontman
Dieter Meier on the single "Gimme." In 2010
Insinna released his fourth album on his own imprint; 1923 featured guest vocalist Steve Mason. ~ Aneet Nijjar