Hector Couto
Often referred to as one of his generation’s most consistently pioneering artists, the Tenerife-bred DJ/Producer comes with an impressively commendable backstory. In an industry well known for overnight success due to monopolization and consumer-driven demands, Hector is an outstanding example of what playing the long game and staying true to yourself can get if you put your heart and soul into it.
Hector was one of, if not the first, artists from the Canary Islands to make a considerable impact on the evolution of the modern Tech House sound, globally fashioned at the forefront of electronic dance music. Tenerife and the surrounding areas have since exported a strong flow of artists that emulate a similar acoustic signature, which many people believe Hector is directly responsible for. Carving a specific sound and inspiring an entire wave of artists is an achievement his industry peers respect him for, and they have always championed him for, too.
Not only is Hector inspiring, but he is also highly decorated regarding his name’s high-profile attachments. He has released on pretty much every big House and Tech House label in the industry over the last half a decade and beyond. Something that he has done time and time again without conforming to recent label trends or sound fads. Each time, he showcased his standout sound and musical vibe, another exemplary trait for an artist that many struggle to master accurately throughout their respective careers.
The extent of Hector’s ever-growing exhibition of an artist seems without any weaknesses. Not only has he appeared on pretty much every benchmark label in the industry (sometimes on several occasions), but he has also been a frequent fixture on artist schedules with the biggest event brands on the planet. Sankeys, ElRow, ADE, BPM, Music On, Solid Grooves, and many more are regular bookers and believers of Hector’s raw, constantly developing talent.
To put it simply, at many different levels, Hector is a household name in electronic dance music. From a release catalog that most aspiring artists can only dream of to an endless stream of industry-recognized and internationally respected DJ awards, to working with some of his idols and favorite artists in the industry, to being consistently at the forefront as a globally touring performing artist. You could ask what is left to do in the career of someone who seems like they’ve done it all already. The answer is simple: in remembering that he fell in love with the music, and that’s all it has ever been about, continuing to bring his talent to the masses and share his passion for fantastic music with the
rest of the world.