Cristian Varela

The Master of 4 Decks

Cristian Varela is a virtuoso. In a world where technology makes mixing easier, Varela continues to defend the art of DJing the old-school way, and he does so at a level that borders on the superhuman. He is world-famous for his 4-deck vinyl sets, a technical feat that requires coordination and absolute pitch that very few possess. It is no coincidence that he has won the "Best Techno DJ in the World" award at the Ibiza DJ Awards on multiple occasions.

Symphonic Techno

But Varela is not just technique; he is a classically trained musician. He composes soundtracks for film, theater, and fashion, and has recorded symphonic albums at Abbey Road. This musical sensibility filters into his techno. His productions on his label Pornographic Recordings (home to the best Hard Groove since the year 2000) have a funk and rhythm that make them irresistible. Varela combines the forcefulness of the hardest techno with a unique compositional elegance. He is an ambassador of Spanish electronic culture and a total artist who lives and breathes music 24 hours a day.