 is a Brazilian-born artist who has made his mark as a talented DJ and techno music producer. Since his debut on the global stage in 2013, he has become known for his riveting performances. Currently based in Europe, Victor's musical journey takes him across the globe, from New Zealand to the USA, and Argentina to Denmark.

Ruiz's story begins with a love for heavy metal, sparked by his brother's influence. At the tender age of nine, he received his first bass guitar, a gift from his parents that would shape his future. A self-taught musician, 

 mastered the bass guitar, drums, and piano, playing in various bands before deviating from traditional education to study electronic music production.

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His passion for music led him to the DJing, where he polished his skills on the fly without having decks to practice on at home. Despite these initial hurdles, Ruiz's perseverance paid off when his music caught the attention of renowned DJs, 

. His success snowballed, leading to performances at major festivals such as Lollapalooza Brazil, Tribaltech, Tribe Festival, XXXperience Festival, and Kaballah Festival.

The year 2013 marked a significant turning point in Ruiz's career when he received his first European bookings. These experiences opened his eyes to Europe's progressive club culture, and by 2018, he moved to Berlin to further his career.

Ruiz's dedication to his craft extends beyond the stage. He is also a prolific music producer, releasing a steady stream of top-notch techno tracks, each embodying his unique blend of musicality and energy. His remarkable edits, including The Prodigy’s "Breathe" and Depeche Mode’s "Everything Counts," reveal an upbeat and playful approach to music production. His tracks have found homes on major labels like Drumcode, Noir Music, Suara, and Senso Sounds.

This is the live recording of my presentation at Fusion Festival 2014 in Lärz, Germany.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did playing at this amazing festival!
Thank you! :)

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Essa é a gravação ao vivo que fiz do meu set no Fusion Festival 2014, em Lärz, Alemanha.
Espero que curtam tanto quanto curti tocar nesse festival incrível!
Gratidão! :D

Victor Ruiz - Live Set At Fusion Festival 2014 by VictorRuiz

 remains grounded. His approach to music is uncomplicated, reflecting his appreciation for the simple things in life. Driven by a desire to inject positivity into the lives of his listeners, Victor is committed to providing the soundtrack for memorable moments of self-expression and release. For him, music is not just about entertainment; it's about creating an escape from the world's troubles.

Brazil

Victor Ruiz

Spain

Bastian Bux

Shalev

United States

Analog Brooklyn

Victor Ruiz [Drumcode] + Bastian Bux / Shalev

United Kingdom

My Nu Leng

MISS DRE

Netherlands

Joëlla Jackson

Luttrell

Amtrac

Eelke Kleijn

Hybrid Minds

Holy Goof

Melvo Baptiste

Russia

PHLEGMATIC DOGS

Brazilian-born, Berlin-based techno titan Victor Ruiz's first memories are connected to music. The Beatles, The Beegees, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and ABBA soundtracked his family meals. And he shared a room with his older brother, who ensured he was lulled to sleep by the sweet sounds of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Led Zepplin, and AC/DC.

He charted a route that began when he got an electric bass at eight years old. He traveled the well-trodden routes of a rock and roller. He was in bands through high school and thought he was destined to be a rock star. However, he changed course when he discovered psytrance late in high school.

“It was somewhat similar to heavy metal,” he says about the moment he discovered his newfound obsession. “And to classical music as well. Because there were so many layers, so many sonic textures, and rhythms and dynamics.” He was fascinated by how something so repetitive and uncomplicated, could be so compelling.

Ruiz was introduced to techno at university in a similar way. And he began to complete yet another musical transformation in his life as he started his degree in electronic music production. He was drawn to techno because he could achieve peak emotional impact by using far fewer elements.

These seismic shifts in his career always occur with great introspection and thought from Ruiz. And during the pandemic, he went through a different kind of transference.

“I think the mental health part of this journey is quite important.” He explains. “I even had a big crisis. The beginning of this year, I thought I was going to quit."

He explained to me that he began to see holes in the fabric of the dance music scene. And a steady progression away from the founding tenants of Peace Love Unity and Respect. 

"There's so much weird shit and wrong stuff in the scene that I don't agree [sic]. I don't think it's healthy long term. I hope everybody's noticing that.”

Ruiz needed to realign himself and ponder why he was a musician in the first place. 

”Is it for as an egotistic thing? Do I want just applause? Do I want to be regarded? Or I just want to share happiness with people? Or [do] I just want to have a good time? Or am I running away from something? Or maybe it's everything together.”

His moment of introspection led to an important life lesson. He needed to take better care of himself and create a more healthy routine. It also led to a super-secret project that he says will help make the dance music scene healthier.

“I'm stronger than ever. And I'm very excited. I'm very excited to do things differently.” He begins. “I just want to make our scene a little bit healthier. So we can change a little bit of the consciousness and the awareness. So we stop being so egoistic so selfish. And be a bit more altruist a bit more selfless, a bit more willing to help the other.”

He also spent time with his partner and fellow techno DJ and producer Tao Andra. A year ago, they created a podcast that documents their journey through quarantine. At times it feels like you are listening in on an intimate conversation as they cover everything from their childhood memories to how they stay healthy. 

Ruiz adores Andra he says, “she's an amazing speaker, you know, and so eloquent.” 

Andra created the podcast to encourage long conversations. Ruiz says it has made him a better communicator.

“I learned to listen more actively. I always had issues expressing myself in past relationships. I learned how to have a safe place to talk. And that's the most important thing now when you're talking with someone that's giving you a space to be yourself, to be who you are and also to feel safe, not feel judged or criticized. And that's key.”

Learning to be vulnerable has been difficult for him. However, it's been a window into what he says is a dangerous and toxic culture of silence among men.

“It's harmful. We're very, we're very sensitive people as well. think if we were more connected with our feminine side, you have more balance, you're gonna have a much more actually relaxed life.”

As the conversation draws to a close, I feel inspired by this winding conversation that has allowed me to begin to understand who Victor Ruiz is beyond his career as a DJ. 

He says music is what opens the door for these kinds of conversations. “Music is my tool to get to you. And then I send you my message. You know, I think that's the important thing. Music is beautiful, music is often how I feel, and how I perceive the world. And how I actually connect to people. And once you have the connection, then you can talk freely, and are open actually to listen.”

Brazilian-born, Berlin-based techno titan Victor Ruiz's first memories are connected to music. The Beatles, The Beegees, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and ABBA soundtracked his family meals. And he shared a room with his older brother, who ensured he was lulled to sleep by the sweet sounds of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Led Zepplin, and AC/DC.

He charted a route that began when he got an electric bass at eight years old. He traveled the well-trodden routes of a rock and roller. He was in bands through high school and thought he was destined to be a rock star. However, he changed course when he discovered psytrance late in high school.

“It was somewhat similar to heavy metal,” he says about the moment he discovered his newfound obsession. “And to classical music as well. Because there were so many layers, so many sonic textures, and rhythms and dynamics.” He was fascinated by how something so repetitive and uncomplicated, could be so compelling.

Ruiz was introduced to techno at university in a similar way. And he began to complete yet another musical transformation in his life as he started his degree in electronic music production. He was drawn to techno because he could achieve peak emotional impact by using far fewer elements.

These seismic shifts in his career always occur with great introspection and thought from Ruiz. And during the pandemic, he went through a different kind of transference.

“I think the mental health part of this journey is quite important.” He explains. “I even had a big crisis. The beginning of this year, I thought I was going to quit."

He explained to me that he began to see holes in the fabric of the dance music scene. And a steady progression away from the founding tenants of Peace Love Unity and Respect. 

"There's so much weird shit and wrong stuff in the scene that I don't agree [sic]. I don't think it's healthy long term. I hope everybody's noticing that.”

Ruiz needed to realign himself and ponder why he was a musician in the first place. 

”Is it for as an egotistic thing? Do I want just applause? Do I want to be regarded? Or I just want to share happiness with people? Or [do] I just want to have a good time? Or am I running away from something? Or maybe it's everything together.”

His moment of introspection led to an important life lesson. He needed to take better care of himself and create a more healthy routine. It also led to a super-secret project that he says will help make the dance music scene healthier.

“I'm stronger than ever. And I'm very excited. I'm very excited to do things differently.” He begins. “I just want to make our scene a little bit healthier. So we can change a little bit of the consciousness and the awareness. So we stop being so egoistic so selfish. And be a bit more altruist a bit more selfless, a bit more willing to help the other.”

He also spent time with his partner and fellow techno DJ and producer Tao Andra. A year ago, they created a podcast that documents their journey through quarantine. At times it feels like you are listening in on an intimate conversation as they cover everything from their childhood memories to how they stay healthy. 

Ruiz adores Andra he says, “she's an amazing speaker, you know, and so eloquent.” 

Andra created the podcast to encourage long conversations. Ruiz says it has made him a better communicator.

“I learned to listen more actively. I always had issues expressing myself in past relationships. I learned how to have a safe place to talk. And that's the most important thing now when you're talking with someone that's giving you a space to be yourself, to be who you are and also to feel safe, not feel judged or criticized. And that's key.”

Learning to be vulnerable has been difficult for him. However, it's been a window into what he says is a dangerous and toxic culture of silence among men.

“It's harmful. We're very, we're very sensitive people as well. think if we were more connected with our feminine side, you have more balance, you're gonna have a much more actually relaxed life.”

As the conversation draws to a close, I feel inspired by this winding conversation that has allowed me to begin to understand who Victor Ruiz is beyond his career as a DJ. 

He says music is what opens the door for these kinds of conversations. “Music is my tool to get to you. And then I send you my message. You know, I think that's the important thing. Music is beautiful, music is often how I feel, and how I perceive the world. And how I actually connect to people. And once you have the connection, then you can talk freely, and are open actually to listen.”

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