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Dennis Cruz is a name you’ll constantly find at the top of the charts. This Spanish DJ and producer has become a pillar in modern tech house, and his scores of #1 records will prove it. His hard work and killer tracks have earned him high praise from tastemakers and press alike, including BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, and DJ Mag.

When young Cruz was 17, he began DJing while studying sound engineering. By the time he was in his early 20s, he’s already collaborated with several popular rock bands and hip-hop artists in the production studio. It wasn’t long before he began to create his own music, this time focusing on party-starting, epic dance floor music.

In 2013, he released a string of singles that would introduce his sound to the world. That same year he would debut his first label Lemon-aid Music. The label’s first release, Cruz’s single “Keep On Trying”, was a stomping house record that was no flair and all beat. After that, a string of releases on labels such as Solid Grooves, Hot Creations, Crosstown Rebels, Snatch!, and other notable institutions made Dennis Cruz a highly sought-after producer and performer.

Cruz has racked up numerous awards and achievements in the decade since that first release. His multiple #1 hits of Beatport have made him the site’s 3rd Best Tech House Artist of all time. Outside the studio, he’s made various appearances at BPM Festival and ADE, plus regular club sets at renowned institutions like Fabric in London and Privilege in Ibiza.


In October of 2021, Cruz hit another huge milestone with the release of his first full-length LP, 

 Informed by a lifetime of musical influences like funk, salsa, and flamenco to house and disco, the 10-track LP is full of surprises. It also features artists like Josh Butler, Ian Ludvig, Leo Wood, and more. Now with his own label, MÜSE, he’s shepherding in an entirely new genre of inspired artists and music to liven up any dance floor.

Spain

Dennis Cruz

United Kingdom

Carl Cox

PAWSA

Michael Bibi

United States

The Martinez Brothers

Italy

Tale of Us

Carl Craig

Diplo

Cloonee

Cuartero

Enzo Siragusa

Chile

Ricardo Villalobos

Türkiye

Carlita

Netherlands

Chris Stussy

LP Giobbi

Parco Dora

Kappa FuturFestival 2023

Ben Sterling

Blackchild

DC-10 Ibiza

Solid Grooves Closing Party

Marco Carola

Mason Collective

Factory Town Miami

Music On - Miami Basel

Iran

Dubfire

East End Dubs

Romania

Mahony

Denmark

Manda Moor

Nigeria

Nicole Moudaber

Paco Osuna

wAFF

Brazil

Surreal Park

BPM Brazil

Austria

Cassy

Toni Varga

Ilario Alicante

Eskuche

France

Dombresky

Fleur Shore

James Hype

Kevin Knapp

Kyle Walker

Lee Foss

Gene Farris

Sam Divine

Vintage Culture

Wade

Walker & Royce

elrow

Union Park

elrow Chicago at ARC Music Festival

Archie Hamilton

Arielle Free

Giolì & Assia

John Summit

Yulia Niko

OCHO Episode 2

Hot Since 82

Jaden Thompson

Seth Troxler

Oden & Fatzo

Solid Grooves

Davide Squillace

Germany

Matthias Tanzmann

Dennis Ferrer

Hungary

Reelow

Solid Grooves Motel Closing Party

Alexia Glensy

Loco Dice

Rendher

Sweely

Circoloco - New Year's Day Ibiza

Erick Morillo

Roger Sanchez

Technasia

Gerd Janson

The Brooklyn Mirage

elrow NYC: Rowllywood Open Air Festival

Sweden

Adam Beyer

Âme

Anfisa Letyago

South Africa

Black Coffee

The Blessed Madonna

Boris Brejcha

Boys Noize

Chloé Caillet

Colette

Cristoph

Derrick Carter

Dixon

DJ Heather

DJ Lady D

DJ Minx

Eli Brown

Eric Prydz

Fatboy Slim

Australia

FISHER

Franky Wah

Hiroko Yamamura

Ireland

KETTAMA

Kevin de Vries

Mall Grab

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Mochakk

Moodymann

Nic Fanciulli

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Patrick Topping

Peggy Gou

THEMBA

Tinlicker

Dalton Taylor

Dax J

David Castellani

Iglesias

Henry Brooks

Inphinity

Mike Dunn

Phuture

Sara Landry

Schak

Shimza

Tara Brooks

Terry Hunter

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

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