Q&A: Martinez Talks About His Chicago Connection Ahead of Spybar Gig
Scandinavian by birth and residence, Martin Swanstein discovered house and techno at an early age while living in southernmost part of Sweden where he was born and raised.Ā Martinez, as he is known in the underground dance music world, has since moved to Denmark, all the while continuously exploring and developing his sound throughout the years.
Martinez has remained active in the studio since, churning out releases that gained theĀ supportĀ of respected artists the likes of Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Sven VƤth, Loco Dice and Miss Kittin. His productions carry the stamp of approval of labels such as his own Concealed Sounds, Minibar, Lomidhigh, Aeternum, NervMusic, Cadenza, Oslo, Memoria andĀ Tied, just to name a few.
It is precisely Tied that is bringing Martinez back to Chicago this coming Friday for a label take-over atĀ Spybar, one of the city’s most coveted underground dance music venues. We had the opportunity to chat a little with himĀ ahead of the show to explore his connection with Chicago and more.
