https://soundcloud.com/hiro_defiance

Born in El Paso, Texas, Oscar Villarreal a.k.a Hiro started his musical journey in the early 2000s when he discovered his love for electronic music with inspiring artists such as Paul Van Dyk, John Digweed, James Holden, and Oceanlab. As the years passed and the playlists grew, Oscar found the motivation to get behind the decks, finding his sound in Progressive House & Techno and playing in the hottest clubs and events throughout Austin, Texas. Hiro is now taking the next step with his original productions in the works to establish his signature sound and make a mark in the scene.

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R.& (pronounced “are-ampersand” or “are-and”) is a DJ and promoter based in Texas and New Mexico, and a core member of Tusks, a collective known for pushing the boundaries of underground electronic music in the Southwest. He began DJing during the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching himself the fundamentals of mixing before honing his craft alongside respected DJs in the El Paso scene. 

His dedication and evolving sound quickly earned him local recognition, leading to frequent performances and direct support slots for international acts like Fur Coat and Anthony Linell (a/k/a Abdulla Rashim) at Club Function in El Paso. 

Shaped by the deep, gritty textures of the Borderplex underground, R.& now curates sets that explore the hypnotic corners of techno, progressive house, and dub, crafting immersive and mind-bending dance floor experiences.

Soundcloud, Facebook, Instagram: @rdotampersand

Seeking transcendence through repetitive beats.
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