Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, The Martinez Brothers are two of the most consistent and recognizable names in the world of house.  Stevie and Chris continue to push themselves creatively in the studio collaborating with global and Latinx artists such as Rauw Alejandro, Fuego, Rema and Tokischa. 

In 2023, we find The Martinez Brothers in a moment of creative renewal, kicking off an exciting new chapter in their illustrious career. They continue to cast a wide net with their collaborations, stepping into the studio with a new generation of artists like Eliza Rose, Tommy Genesis and Mochakk.  

The brothers are furthering their love affair with Ibiza in their second year residency at Hï Ibiza voted #1 Club in the World, after 10 years as residents at Circoloco, Ibiza. Paying homage to the isle that catapulted them to stardom, it was in Ibiza that they met Riccardo Tisci who brought them in to do the music design for his iconic years at Givenchy (2014-2015). 

Last year, the brothers headlined London’s hottest show of the year at Beams warehouse alongside Skepta, who debuted his first house music DJ set in his hometown.  Alongside this, they played the Met Gala afterparty hosted by Dua Lipa and at LOEWE’s Paula’s Ibiza pop up at the Sheats-Goldstein home in LA. 

In 2023 stage hosts include Kappa Futur Festival in Turin, Italy, Panorama Festival in Southern Italy, Eastern Electrics, London, Fabrik, Madrid, Audio Obscura at Amsterdam Dance Event and III Points Festival, Miami. 

The duo are avid sneaker collectors and vinyl record collectors, from all eras of Latin salsa, disco, funk, soul, jazz house and techno.

House music movement based in Amsterdam

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Deep, groovy and hypnotic. Gareth Cole’s distinctive sound has swept across dancefloors over the last twelve months sending clubs around the globe into a frenzy. The producer from the United Kingdom has risen rapidly from respected resident DJ, to a name on the lips of the finest underground DJs in the game. Taken under the wing of German minimal house icon Steve Bug and signed to his superb Sublease label, his robust brand of deep looping house has found its way into the boxes of everyone from Hot Since 82 to John Digweed.

Influenced in his early years by Sasha, Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J, it would be the legendary Global Underground and Transitions mixes that initially hooked him on the progressive house sound. He began avidly collecting mixes, studying the art of building long sets and layering sounds.  As he established himself as a regular on the Manchester circuit, he began to take on influences, imbuing his style with dubby stripped back house and muscular techno. Steve Bug, Nick Curly, Gorge, Mihai Popoviciu would all feature prominently in his sets. 

By 2022 he was ready to showcase his art with the world. He had found his sonic signature, techy hypnotic house, that was laced with energy and highly functional on the dancefloor. His debut release on Suprematic rocketed to number 1 in the Beatport deep house releases. However, it would be signing to Steve Bug’s Sublease label for the Signal EP that would be a transitional point. Tracks like ‘Courage’ were evolving dancefloor weapons that lured clubbers into their hypnotic web before sweeping them off into a vortex of sound. Soon videos from DJs playing everywhere from South America to Europe were flooding social media, with heroes such as John Digweed, Dubfire, Danny Howells, Steve Bug and Hot Since 82 all road testing tracks to devastating effect. It became one of Beatport’s deep house bestsellers for 2022, John Digweed so enamoured with the EP he would invite Gareth on to his legendary Transitions show. 

With a killer remix for Danny B to be released on Sublease in the early months of 2023 and a host of tracks already signed up for the forthcoming year, it looks like Gareth Cole is set to continue to lock in dancefloors across the world.

When there are so many different sounds and techniques at one’s disposal, it’s a waste to repeat what’s already done. That notion is embedded deeply into the core of NO ART, the label by ANOTR. Instead, the imprint is colored by innovation and focuses on a sound that’s edgy.

Submit your demos via: https://tstack.app/noartmusic

Minimal house producer based in London, UK. 

Promos: marc.m.malone@gmail.com

Hailing from Wakefield, England, Earl's journey into dance music began at an early age. Thanks to his father's passion as a soul DJ, Earl grew up surrounded by the sounds of Motown and Soul, developing a deep-rooted love for the genre. These early influences continue to shape his musical style and selections today.

Earl's passion for DJing ignited in 1990 amidst the thriving UK rave scene. Captivated by Italian House music, he began honing his skills at 17 in his hometown. Exploring the vibrant club scene in Northern England, he discovered his true musical calling: Deep and Tech House at the legendary Back to Basics in Leeds.

"I vividly remember hearing those deep, emotive sounds on the top floor of Basics," Earl recalls. "It was a stark contrast to the music I was playing then, and from that moment on, I was completely hooked." 

The DJ behind those captivating sounds was Ralph Lawson (20:20 Vision Records), a Deep House maestro and longtime resident at the club. Earl spent his formative years at Back to Basics, soaking up the sounds and techniques of Lawson and other influential guest DJs like Jamie Anderson, Derrick Carter, Peace Division, and Kevin Yost. He fondly reflects on the 90s as the "golden era of House music," a time that profoundly shaped his musical identity.

He quickly secured residencies across Northern England, notably at the acclaimed Hedonism events at the Think Tank & Café Mex. Earl has always prioritised sharing his music over seeking fame, a refreshing contrast to today's DJ landscape, where social media presence often takes precedence.

As the Tech House sound emerged from the West Coast of America on labels like Tango, Siesta, and Doubledown, Earl's style evolved alongside it. His sets became increasingly drum-driven, often starting deep and building to a Tech House or Techno climax. This dynamic approach remains a hallmark of his style, evident in his recently released Rebirth Sessions.

In 2004, with the rise of CDJs, Earl relocated to Thailand, leaving his cherished vinyl collection behind in the UK. Initially resistant to the shift towards digital mixing, he took a hiatus from DJing. However, his love for music endured, and he began building a digital collection. A visit to the GLOW club in Bangkok, with its impressive Funktion One sound system, reawakened his passion for DJing.

Encouraged by friends in the industry, he embraced the digital era, acquiring a Pioneer controller and reigniting his DJ career. This seasoned veteran, with roots in the influential 90s rave scene of Leeds, UK, has an exciting future ahead, with upcoming collaborations with longtime friend Jamie Anderson (Artform Records) and Greek deep house producer Ilias Katelanos (i-records).

Earl's DJ sets are immersive experiences, seamlessly blending Deep, Minimal, and Tech House, often culminating in electrifying Techno as the night unfolds. He thrives in intimate settings, where he can connect with the crowd and channel their energy to create unforgettable nights on the dance floor.

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