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.

Martin Buttrich is famously as fluent behind a mixing console as in front of a virtual drum kit. That technical prowess, combined with a fascination for music of every shape, has resulted in outstanding releases on influential labels such as Planet E, Four:Twenty, Cocoon, Poker Flat, Nervous and Desolat. He’s also put his sonic thumbprint on many big ticket artists, notably receiving a Grammy nomination for a Tori Amos remix in 2003. Such diverse musical horizons are rare. While other prolific artists may have slowly watered down their music, Buttrich’s star has risen in diametric opposition. His vision has become more and more condensed, more and more crystallised. Flipping and puncturing grooves in a live setting is a snap for him, and he’s entranced audiences at festivals like Time Warp and Creamfields, at temples of boom such as Fabric (London), Womb (Tokyo), Cocoon (Frankfurt), Panorama Bar (Berlin) and Amnesia (Ibiza) and at worldwide Desolat Experience parties with Loco Dice.

Buttrich’s journey into electronic music began in clubs in Berlin and Hannover at the dawn of the ‘90s, when post-Summer of Love-Europe began to swing to its own hypnotic, machine-like groove. At 18 years old he began experimenting with production as X-Rotation (with Daniel Bross), which led to the projects Rhythm Assault, Sounds of Life and Phunk Diggazs (with engineer Andy Bolleshon).

Buttrich began a notorious collaboration with his then co-worker at Peppermint Jam distribution, Timo Maas, in the mid-‘90s (they worked the telephones together). After setting up his first studio in the basement of the Peppermint Park studio building, the partnership led to over 100 co-productions and remixes that included Madonna, Muse, Fatboy Slim. Josh Wink and Green Velvet. Buttrich has produced funk legend Bootsy Collins, while switching the patterns for artists including Tom Jones, Kelis, Moloko, Depeche Mode, Placebo, Yello, War and Roger Sanchez. His Azzido Da Bass “Dooms Night” remix with Timo Maas hit the UK top ten charts.
 
All the while he created an impressive library of beats and collected an arsenal of music production equipment for his studio in Timetools, a studio complex founded in 1997 in Hannover with a group of musicians. Buttrich is happy with the subtle crunch of an SP-12 sampler and the ‘smoky’ vibe of his analog mixing desk – adding a bass guitar or other instrument when necessary. But he’s not above having fun with a laptop either: approaching music programs as if they were video games. He doesn’t rely on any one machine or music composition technique, and his array of outboard gear is mouth-wateringly state of the art.
But he never loses touch with the gritty, human side of music, and the environments that it is played in.

Another key musical partnership, with Loco Dice, begun in 2002, undoubtedly inspired Buttrich to delve deeper into the musical histories that first lured him towards after-dark melodies. In a short space of time they’d built up a deep discography creating an era-defining sound in the process. They spent more than half a year living in New York in 2006/2007, with half of Buttrich’s studio set up in a rickety hideaway in Brooklyn that looked out over Manhattan’s vistas. Between late night production sessions and snowstorms, their Desolat label came to life.

Having his debut solo album Crash Test released on Desolat in early 2010, Martin Buttrich is taking his vision to the road, fusing wild imagination with solid musical architecture, cherry-picked inspiration with true perfection of his musical craft. 

Since then constantly on tour, in 2011 Martin Buttrich still has dropped a remarkable collection of music - productions like “Fire Files” EP on Desolat or remixes for Marco Carola and Lee Curtis amongst others.

Currently based in LA, Martin Buttrich is working on his second artist album and a jazz project called The Stoned Autopilot.

Stay tuned.

FOUNDERS OF COLOURS OF LOVE FESTIVAL www.wearecoloursoflove.com

WILD SIRENDA is the exhilarating force of love that is Lizz and Guinevere. One the Wild. One the Sirenda. To feel it, you must experience it. A music, voice and dance transmission that creates a space for powerful transformation on every dance floor. Wild Sirenda utilise their creative energies to open a portal to higher realms, weaving deep house, tech house and world music with channelled ancient wisdom in an energising and commanding dance floor experience.
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In 2013 Wild Sirenda was conceived as a DJ/vocalist alliance born out of universal love and focused on a beautiful and ambitious vision: to create a movement of empowerment and freedom through their music and their message. Representing perfect opposites - the light and dark, the masculine and feminine, these two women hold a clear intention to help activate and awaken every heart on the dance floor and beyond.
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Having trained with master practitioners in sound healing, ceremony and shamanic practice, as well as having a wealth of experience in music and performance, both Lizz and Guinevere now combine their wisdom to create an immersive experience, providing a direct connection between artist and audience. Moving through a range of deep, soul-enriching music, Lizz creates a soundscape that moves from etheric to tribal - from Heaven to Earth and the journey in between. Meanwhile, using ancient techniques to become a vocal channel between the seen and unseen, vocalist Guinevere shares messages of universal wisdom, positive affirmation and encouraging mantras to help awaken the collective consciousness. 
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As the pursuit of spiritual growth becomes more widespread in modern times, Wild Sirenda provide an unparalleled depth of experience that is the catalyst behind the a surge in their own popularity, creating a mutual cycle of growth and nourishment within the spiritual sphere and music scenes across the globe. Their sense of fun, freedom and untainted self-expression inspires everyone who is fortunate enough to experience one of their exhilarating performances.

Performing on notable stages around the world, such as the revered jungles of Mexico's Sacbe, Habitas,  Thailand's Wonderfruit festival, they have graced the last ever Drop stage at Secret Garden Party UK, energised the Main Stage at Croatia's Love International and serenaded the Global Eclipse Gathering in Oregon before activating the Kazbah stage at Burning Man. Alongside this, Wild Sirenda launched their own intentional festival, Colours of Love; worldwide experiences in ceremony, music, art and community, whilst another big step forward this year is the release of their first EP, as well as forthcoming collaborations with renowned producers. 
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This is a pivotal year that sees this powerful duo continue their successful mission to leave a trail of admiration in their wake for bringing something real and profound to the dance floor. In times of uncertainty and divisive messages, Wild Sirenda continue to flourish with their quest to unite all beings, spread infinite love, inspire people to embrace their inner beauty and allow their souls to bask in the abundance of universal bliss.

Are you ready to be Wild and Sirenda…?

So are you ready?!
To be WILD & SIRENDA?

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