Constant sound rebel, vinyl enthusiast, DJ, Partyzanai label founder and promoter since 1997. Cosmopolitan, traveler, and digger of many electronic music trends, capitals, styles and beyond. Known for playing a lot of vinyl, which became a kind of rebellious act and signature of his DJ sets in today’s inevitable digitalisation of music. Starting his career within the young party scene of Kaunas in the 90s, and finding himself revival in the US and UK years later during the 80s revival, he finally returned to his homeland in 2004, motivated to start his own label. Later, Mantas T. followed his love to Cologne, remaining in a state of living and working between Germany and Lithuania, holding residencies in the local underground clubs and running his own Partyzanai label and sub-labels (PZ Records, Gars Records, Partyzanai Pop Records, Partyzanai Plius Records, PPP Records), which take an important role in the vibrant local electronic music scene, by discovering and pushing new, talented artists. The most significant initiative from Mantas this year is the start of a collaboration in 2025 with discotag.com, during which the music store has been revitalized and a new vinyl record distribution service has been established.