19/05/2026
Hailing from Sicily and now based in Berlin, Younger Than Me is the musical identity of Francesco Mingrino, an artist deeply rooted in ’90s club culture and its many offshoots. His sound moves freely between Progressive House, Trance, Breakbeat and Jungle, driven by a playful yet forceful approach that treats crossover not as a concept, but as a natural state.
Through releases on labels such as Bo****lo A Parigi, ###, Dischi Autunno and Warning Record, Younger Than Me has built a reputation for translating old-school references into contemporary club settings without softening their edge. Alongside his own output, he runs the 90’s Wax imprint - a platform for solo work and collaborations with artists including Skatebård, Francesco Farfa and Timothy Clerkin.
His latest EP Vato Loco on Neptune Discs expands this trajectory. Heavy and unmistakably ’90s-leaning, the record moves from emotive Breakbeat and Acid textures into immersive Trance atmospheres, driven by plush acid lines and pummelling 909 rhythms. The release also marks his debut on the label, featuring remixes from Byron Yeates and Biodive that explore trippy Trance and deeper Progressive terrain.
As both DJ and producer, Younger Than Me channels a distinctly physical energy. His work balances nostalgia with forward momentum, staying firmly grounded in the dancefloor while remaining open, expressive and unapologetically fun.