Fur Coat: "I stay true to myself while maintaining a signature groove"

Feb 4

Sergio Muñoz, better known as Fur Coat, is a Venezuelan-born, Barcelona-based electronic music producer, DJ, and the visionary founder of Øddity Records. Over the past decade, he has emerged as a trailblazer in the global electronic music scene, renowned for his emotive productions, groundbreaking performances, and unwavering commitment to pushing creative boundaries. In 2024 and 2025, with standout releases such as "Feel Free", "Wait for Silence", and "Gone", Fur Coat further solidified his position as one of the genre's most innovative artists, showcasing his ability to craft intricate soundscapes that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

Your new EP "Gone" in collaboration with Olivier Giacomotto has just been released on Adam Beyer’s Truesoul label. What was the inspiration behind this collaboration, and how would you describe the creative process behind this project?

Hi, thanks for having me on board. My collaboration with Olivier began when we first met in Lebanon through my good friend BOg at an Atlant Showcase. We stayed in touch, which led to me signing an EP from him on my label.

We both liked what we were creating, so we decided to try out some ideas. That eventually led to six tracks, resulting in two EPs on Truesoul and two singles—one on Watergate and another upcoming on Korolova’s label, Captive Soul.

The inspiration behind this EP was really just experimenting with some ideas that Olivier and I developed together. For the lead track, Gone, I started with a loop featuring the main idea and vocal hook. When I sent it to Olivier, we immediately connected on the direction we wanted to take it.

On the other hand, Lifter began as a strong bass groove and went through several versions. We experimented with the lead element until we found that pitch-shifting synth, which adds an extra catchy touch to the entire track.

Your career has seen incredible milestones, such as performing live with a 20-piece orchestra at Amsterdam’s iconic Gashouder. What were the emotions and main challenges of bringing your electronic music into such a unique setting?

This was a special and unique project after the pandemic. It came together quickly and was quite challenging, but it was amazing to perform with an orchestra and transform two of my tracks into a live experience with all those incredible musicians and instruments.

This project was also made possible thanks to a great collaboration with Hunkering in Amsterdam. Definitely something I can check off my bucket list!

As the founder of Øddity Records, a platform dedicated to forward-thinking electronic music, what qualities do you look for in an artist or a track when deciding to support them through your label?

For me, a track has to click right away when I listen—it has to catch my ear. I try to stay away from trends. While most of Oddity’s catalog can be classified as melodic house and techno, I believe it has its own distinct stamp and recognition.

I’ve also signed and released many artists who have since grown significantly and made a name for themselves. I feel proud that Oddity served as a platform for them to be heard and helped launch their music careers.

My goal is always to think ahead and showcase different sounds that each artist brings to the label. I don’t care about big names or who made the music—the music has to speak for itself. Literally, anyone has the chance to be on board, as long as it aligns with my vision.

In recent years, tracks like "Feel Free", "Wait for Silence", and "Gone" have showcased your ability to craft intricate and emotive soundscapes. How do you stay creatively fresh and continue pushing the boundaries of music production?

I have to say my sound is constantly evolving. While I come from previous projects where I’ve experimented with house, techno, minimal, and other genres—and I feel deeply influenced by progressive house—I believe this blend of styles I’ve listened to and produced over the years has shaped the sound of Fur Coat.

My goal is to stay true to myself while maintaining a signature groove, always aiming to create emotive soundscapes and memorable melodies.

In the past years, I’ve also collaborated with artists like Hunter/Game, Julian Wassermann, Lexer, Olivier Giacomotto, and now Gespona. When I have an idea that aligns with another creative mind and can be taken to another level, I think it’s great to join forces.

This is just the beginning—there are many more collaborations to come.

You’ve remixed legendary artists like Stephan Bodzin, Röyksopp, and Sasha, and you’re supported by heavyweights such as Solomun and Tale of Us. What have you learned from these collaborations, and how have they influenced your approach to music?

A lot of these names have been inspirations in my career, especially Sasha. I’ve also built relationships and friendships with many of the artists you mentioned. Not only have I had the opportunity to share stages with them, but I’ve also played alongside them and been invited to their parties.

I think these relationships have grown organically at different stages of my career, which is a natural process for artists who are fully immersed in the music world. Remixing other artists allows you to reinterpret their original work in your own style—you really have to push yourself to stand out and create something unique and interesting.

When it comes to music support, I believe it’s a great motivator. Seeing how your music resonates in your own sets, as well as in the sets of artists you respect, completes the creative cycle and reinforces your belief in your sound.