[ he/him ]
city: Quito
Nicola Cruz is an electronic music explorer, with a genuine passion for music selection and an eclectic approach to his craft. Born in France and raised in Ecuador, his journey in music reflects deep appreciation for diverse cultures and sounds, specially rooted in Latin America. From analog synthesizers to field recordings, Cruz utilizes a wide range of tools to sculpt his sound, constantly pushing himself to discover new sonic textures and possibilities. Beyond his solo work, Cruz is also known for his collaborations with musicians from diverse backgrounds, further enriching his sonic landscape.
Cruz began djing in 2005, as a resident in Quito’s main club ‘Blues’, melting pot for what will be the capital’s prompt of the uprising electronic music scene. Coming from a city where there was no fixed direction or horizon for this music, all that has transcended has been through a slow process of hearing, learning, interpreting and translating these roots of electronic music onto his own language.
Each set invites the listeners on a transcendent journey through the limitless possibilities of sound.
This summer he is playing exciting dancefloors in festivals and clubs such as Glastonbury, BBK, Bassiani, Blitz, La Cabane amongst others, having played before in festivals like Sonar, Primavera Sound, Wonderfruit, and clubs like Berghain, Vent, Savage, Mago.
Source [Spotify]
out on October 25, 2024
via Nous'klaer Audio
out on October 11, 2024
via Nous'klaer Audio
out on September 27, 2024
via Nous'klaer Audio
out on September 20, 2024
via Nous'klaer Audio
out on June 28, 2024
via Klasse Wrecks
out on January 13, 2023
via Highlife
out on November 18, 2022
via Fabric Worldwide
out on September 01, 2022
via Fabric Worldwide
out on August 29, 2022
via 12th Isle
out on July 22, 2022
via !K7 Records
out on July 01, 2022
via Rhythm Section International
out on June 09, 2022
via Rhythm Section International
out on May 19, 2022
via Rhythm Section International
out on April 12, 2022
via femme culture
out on February 25, 2022
via On Loop
out on November 05, 2021
via Tra Tra Trax
out on November 02, 2021
via Tra Tra Trax
out on July 23, 2021
via Sweat It Out!
out on July 02, 2021
via Phantasy Sound
out on February 19, 2021
via Rhythm Section International