Victor Ruiz b2b Charles D

With his deeply resonant appreciation for music, Victor Ruiz has established himself as a dynamic selector with the ability to craft compelling sets full of vigour and vibrancy. Born in Brazil and currently based in Europe, he has been a constant presence on the world stage since 2013 and is widely regarded for his mesmerising DJ performances. His extensive travel diary includes visits to New Zealand, Israel, Turkey, the USA, Portugal, Denmark and Argentina. This is an artist who encourages those special moments of self-expression, escapism and catharsis.

In the studio he is equally adept, releasing a steady flow of first-rate techno productions all of which encapsulate his distinct flair for musicality and energy. Victor’s music has been signed to a number of high-profile labels including Drumcode, Noir Music, Suara, Senso Sounds and many more. He has also produced an exceptional collection of edits including The Prodigy’s ‘Breathe’ and Depeche Mode’s classic ‘Everything Counts’ among others.

From his early love of heavy metal and the life-changing gift of a bass guitar when he was nine, to exhilarating dance floors all over the world and producing a formidable arsenal of techno weapons, Victor still appreciates the simple things in life, which is reflected in his unfussy approach to his craft. Driven by unwavering passion and a desire to inject positive energy into the lives of everyone who listens to his music, Victor Ruiz continues on his lifelong mission with a smile on his face, an open heart and an open mind…

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NYC based artist Charles D has established his unmistakable sound that combines hard hitting techno grooves with progressive sounds and influence. His evolving music has gained support from Adam Beyer & Eric Prydz, which has led to multiple releases on Eric Prydz’s label Pryda Presents and on Beyer’s respective label Drumcode. His Epic Mix for Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ is only the second official remix, gained fame and was featured at major events like Awakenings, Movement Detroit, Tomorrowland, and EDC. The original track earned praise from Mixmag and surpassed 38 million streams. Excitingly 2023 brings upcoming releases on Drumcode & Factory 93. Charles continues to thrive in the industry, presenting his techno prowess on his radio show Synthesized Radio every first Friday of the month.