Iberican Sound Archives

House Music Artist DJ Producer Patrick M

October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV

Early Life House Music

Born in the coastal town of Punta Alta, Argentina, Marcelo Morana, better known as house music artist DJ Patrick M, played his first club gig at the early age of sixteen. He became active in the Buenos Aires underground scene at El Divino, now Opera Bay, and Clooby in Brazil. His deep funky house style and performances influenced the house music scene wherever he went. His love of house and tech house consequently, made him an excellent fit for the Iberican Sound.

He took what he learned and developed from South America to Miami, Florida, in 2003, and has been a bedrock of the house music scene there ever since. As a result, he expanded his horizons with residencies at Mynt, Rumi, Nikki Beach, Opium Garden, Crobar, Nerve, and Space. His performance at Creamfields in 2005 may be one of his most memorable appearances. He currently can be found spinning in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and South America.

Humility

With all of his successes, Patrick M is humble and gracious, giving thanks to,

First God, my family, my booking agents, promoters, club owners. They gave me always the opportunity. The resident DJs which I learn all the time, you know I go and listen to them. When I have free time I try to go and listen, not only the resident DJs, but the guests, you know, looking online all the time. I’ve been very very thankful for all of them.

He has tracks and collaborations with many of the hottest artists and record labels in dance music, including but not limited to,

Stereo Productions
Younan Music
Sphera
Nervous Records
Subliminal Records
Ultra Records
Xima Records
Incorrect Music

Released this year on Stereo Productions, is the tech house track, ‘Damage.’ The clever use of pads prancing in and out of the thick bottom bassline wrap your ears from the get-go. Never to forget that syncopating vox from high to mid and mid to low drives itself through the traffic in ample subtlety. Combined, the thick bassline, vocals, and mid-low end bass groove fully embody this cleverly crafted monster. This track was purposely engineered to cause sheer damage when dropped upon the masses.

DAMAGE
(Original Mix)
(Patrick M)

Sevillano Artist Rafa Barrios DJ

October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV

Iberican Sound, Rafa Barrios, tech house

Early Tech House Life

Tech house music DJ/Producer Rafa Barrios was born in Sevilla, Spain, in 1986. Fourteen years later he realized his passion, music. He became a lover of the underground sound of the Iberian Peninsula, which would subsequently become synonymous with Stereo Sound.

Musical Philosophy

Rafa Barrios said,

I think that my music goes beyond a simple track, I work on my tracks as if I were dancing on the dancefloor, thinking what can make many people dance. It’s what empowers me to keep working daily on a dream to reach, and every time I think more that working hard, is how you can get your deserved rewards.

Here is a man whose dream is to find the music that makes people dance. He is a true music lover’s DJ, putting himself on the dance floor with the crowd, feeling the vibe and conveying it through the music, thus creating a shared experience. He believes if one works hard, consequently, one receives his just reward.

His style of music was closely akin to the incomparable Iberican Sound of Chus & Ceballos. When he became aware of Stereo Productions, signing with that iconic label became an important goal. In his mind, Rafa would be a part of the outfit and ignite dance floors by incorporating that sound into his tracks. What he did not realize at that time, is that he was becoming a member of the Stereo family.

The Stereo Family

Like any healthy family, Rafa was encouraged and mentored in the Stereo Groove. The love of and respect for the essence of the music are the driving forces that transcend everything else. Rafa’s work ethic, love of the music, and desire to satisfy his crowds, made him a perfect fit.

Rafa has a remarkable career, releasing tracks on such labels as:

Stereo Productions
Intec Digital
Tronic
KD Music
Suara
Liebe Detail
Toolroom Records
Yoshitoshi
Agile Recordings

As well as his own label, Dood Records.

One of our recent favorites is the recently released, ‘Horizont,’ out on Stereo Productions. Doused in the groove is one statement that can be made the second you take a listen to this one. A rather playful sub-bass maintaining itself on a mid to low frequency is what embodies this well-received offering. On the breakdown, a crafty progression that some may deem as a melodic arpeggio instantly takes a grip on you and keeps you right on your toes! ‘Horizont’ doesn’t lose its Iberican tech house appeal for one second, and Rafa Barrios maintains the banner flying high for this sound.

HORIZONT
(Original Mix)
(Rafa Barrios)

Spanish Tech house DJ Producer Oscar L

October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV

Iberican Sound, Oscar L, tech house

The Tech House Spaniard

Spanish tech house DJ-Producer Oscar L is one of the hottest underground artists in Spain and arguably the world. He is underground, but not constrained to one specific genre. The core of his style is house to tech house. However, he includes whatever sound is necessary to complete the production, which makes him versatile. In this sense, his style is free. If he is an artist, then call him ‘Maestro.’ He has an infinite number of orchestras at his fingertips and can release his creativity. He is an experimenter and innovator, thusly not an imitator.

He described the elements of his sessions as,

Siempre un sonido muy pistero con lias de bajo y percusión con mucho Groove que hacen del que el set sea muy rítmico!

Loosely translated, this means he is a mercenary behind the decks. He produces his Groove as he blends percussion and classical vocals with a driving bassline, resulting in a very rhythmic set. He exemplifies the Iberican Sound, pioneered by Chus & Ceballos.

The Consummate Performer

He has that rare ability to interact with live audiences to orchestrate what we love to call the Vibe! The Vibe is the synergistic blend of music with emotion to provide real music lovers with an everlasting experience.

He has tracks and remixes with some of the most prestigious labels in the industry such as:

Toolroom Records
Stereo Productions
Difinitive
1605
Yoshitoshi
Elevate
Hotfingers

The Consummate Worker

As if he isn’t busy enough producing and touring, he has an outstanding weekly radio show called, DMiX. The radio show treats his fans to his live sets as well as performances by some of the world’s finest artists.

One of his latest tracks is a collaboration with Sean Collier, released in January 2017 on the Stereo Productions label. Amply named, ‘Code Red,’ is quintessential Iberican Sound. Amazingly addictive vocal trail chops that echo and pans from speaker to speaker in a truly meticulous fashion. The dark driving baseline cautiously moves in between the realms of tech Iberican house and techno, while multi-layers of bass patches blend in with scorching amounts of ooze.

This original will thaw the Northern Hemisphere and ignite any dance floor south of the equator. Code Red quite simply was fashioned to keep you entertained from start to finish.

CODE RED
(Original Mix)
(Oscar L, Sean Collier)

The Tech House Spaniard Dennis Cruz DJ

October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV

Dennis Cruz, Iberican Sound, tech house

The Tech House Spaniard Dennis Cruz DJ

The Tech House Spaniard Dennis Cruz DJ began his career at the age of 17, like many of his countrymen, while also studying to be a sound engineer. By his early 20’s, he had experience in the studio producing tracks for hip-hop artists and rock bands.

He honed his musical style over the years by molding his many diverse influences. He channeled his style, influences, and experiences into his Iberican Sound. He takes his fans on a musical journey in each of his DJ sets that brings emotions to life on dance floors across Europe to Russia, the Mediterranean, the Americas, and Australia.

In time, he became a pillar in the tech house world, setting trends and creating sounds. He earned accolades from Beatport, Resident Advisor, and Vicious Music Awards in 2015 and 2016. 2017 looks to be another exciting year for him and his fans.

He has tracks with some of the hottest labels in the scene, including but not limited to,

Stereo Productions
Snatch!
Moan
Deeperfect
Suruba X
Solid Grooves
Glasgow Underground
Suara
Lemon-Aid

One of our favorites is the tech house track, ‘Mad,’ out on Stereo Productions. A catchy vox intertwine in and in between the percussion on this monster track can be quickly deemed as pristine and bright as the Blue Lake of South Australia. The new offering from the musical mind of the incredibly diverse Dennis Cruz has a driving force behind the drum patterns that can steer a locomotive off its rails. The layers of white noise embedding this piece have enough tension to make the bravest of late-night alumni surrender.

MAD
(Oiginal Mix)
(Dennis Cruz)

Spanish House Music DJ Producer Fernando Campo

October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV

Fernando Campo, House Music, Iberican Sound

Spanish House Music DJ Producer Fernando Campo

Spanish house music DJ Producer Fernando Campo, like his compadres at Stereo Productions, started djing at a young age. He was a resident at the tender age of seventeen. Even though he did not have the tools to produce, he overcame that lost time and has released tracks on such labels as:

Defected Records
Strictly Rhythm
D-Vine Sounds
SVS Records
Ole Music
Deep Rising Records
Suruba

He finds his Iberican Sound in the moments he creates. Which is to say the portal to inspiration and love of the music opens when he’s spinning to a crowded dancefloor or producing a track.

One of our favorite tracks is “Feel The Bass.” The sum of this outing with its smooth deep edges and groove is the complete realization of Fernando’s Iberican Sound. He tailored the lead vox in mesmerizing fashion, taking us into a labyrinth of sound. Feel the synth and percussion grab hold of you and release. And those with high aural skills will appreciate the crafty push of a deep mid end bassline from all angles.

Defined as deep house, arguably tech house. It is, however, Iberican Sound, furthering the movement that is taking the world by storm.

FEEL THE BASS
(Original Mix)
(Fernando Campo)

Tech House Artisan Oscar de Rivera

October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV

Iberican Sound, Oscar de Rivera, tech house

Tech House Artisan Oscar de Rivera

Tech house artisan Oscar de Rivera exemplifies the characteristics of what’s known as the Iberican Sound. Constancy is a word used to describe Oscar, which I found fascinating. Constancy is the,

quality of being unwavering as in purpose, love, or loyalty; firmness of mind, faithfulness.

His love of and commitment to are the motivating factors in producing the Stereo Sound. And this is a common theme among the artists close to Chus & Ceballos. Their sole focus is finding a distinct sound incorporating all expressions of house music and techno. It’s as if Iberican Sound is a genre.

House music is the core of Oscar’s sound. He summons his years of experience, creativity, technological expertise, and love to produce the music fans have come to know and love. Even after twenty years, he is still evolving as an artist, not content to do the same thing over and again.

We chose to profile the tech house track, ‘Who I Am,’ out on.

Oscar de Rivera shows no mercy to his avid followers with his monstrous tech house offering, Who I Am, out on Stereo Productions. He turns all knobs to high heat, blending down the groove and vox to the perfect auditory perception. His prescription for those primed and ready to destroy the dance floor is the four to the floor kick drum and deep percussive innuendos. The low-end bassline groove is sophisticated and complex. It’s elusive, but still, augments each beat giving us a glimpse inside the mind of this brilliant producer.

WHO I AM
(Original Mix)
(Oscar de Rivera)

Asturian Tech House DJ Producer David Herrero

October 25, 2017 by PrimeEV

David Herrero, Iberican Sound, stereo productions, tech house

Asturian tech house DJProducer David Herrero was born in Asturias, an autonomous principality in the northwest region of Spain. Asturias is Spain’s best-kept secret known for its Swiss-like mountains, rugged coasts, fishing towns, beaches, and religious history. Like the diversity of its terrain, David Herrero finds his Stereo Groove by adroitly combining various sounds from many sources into his tonal palette. Each of his tracks inspired by a moment in his life makes his music heartfelt and personal.

I live for music. When I go into the studio with the same excitement as the very first day.

“Superstar of Hearts” is an apt description of the man who is wholeheartedly dedicated to bringing joy to the people who listen to and appreciate his music.

David is usually at the forefront of electronic music. From funky house to organic tribal deep house, as David goes, so does the scene.

One of our favorite tracks, ‘Alanka’ out on Stereo Productions, is a tech house masterpiece. The four to the floor mid bass uniformly accented in unison with its vox grips hold of you to its first breakdown. After the breakdown, David’s organic house sound comes into focus with a twist of tribal and tech. Your cup of Iberican flavor floweth over to the last beat.

After listening below, please share your thoughts with us and include anyone who may enjoy being part of the conversation.

Alanka
Original Mix
David Herrero

iberican-sound

House Music Artist DJ Producer Patrick M

Early Life House Music

Humility

Sevillano Artist Rafa Barrios DJ

Early Tech House Life

Musical Philosophy

The Stereo Family

Spanish Tech house DJ Producer Oscar L

The Tech House Spaniard

The Consummate Performer

The Consummate Worker

The Tech House Spaniard Dennis Cruz DJ

The Tech House Spaniard Dennis Cruz DJ

Spanish House Music DJ Producer Fernando Campo

Spanish House Music DJ Producer Fernando Campo

Tech House Artisan Oscar de Rivera

Tech House Artisan Oscar de Rivera

Asturian Tech House DJ Producer David Herrero

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