Inside the Sound of Sanvero
Sanvero, the Italian–Chilean DJ and producer duo based in New York City, have become a name to watch in the music scene. What started as playing for friends has grown into performances at major festivals like Elements and We Belong Here, as well as their Brooklyn Mirage debut a couple years ago. Their sound blends Afro and Indie House with influences from Latin America and Europe, often weaving traditional instruments into modern productions.
With releases on Café de Anatolia, Lush Sunday, Moon Din Records, and Rhytmica, and support from Hernán Cattáneo, Guy Mantzur, Emi Galvan, and Cristoph, their tracks have reached global stages from Hï Ibiza to Warung Beach Club. In this interview, Sanvero share their inspirations, favorite tracks, and stories that show the personalities behind the music.
Who’s an artist that inspires you right now?
Tough question! There are so many good artists in the scene with such unique production, so it’s always difficult to pick. Top of mind recently are Ezequiel Arias and Kamilo Sanclemente on the more progressive side, while we love what Max Styler and the Maccabi House crew have been doing on the more indie/electro side. We also have to mention Chris Stussy and Josh Baker, as they’ve blown us away at their shows recently.
What’s a track you play when you want to get the crowd hyped?
Symphony by Eynka has been a true peak-time weapon for us this year.
What’s your go-to snack or drink before a show?
You can’t go wrong with some Welch’s Fruit Snacks.
What’s your favorite city to play in, and why?
It has to be New York — the energy is just unmatched.
How would you describe your sound in three words?
Euphoric, sexy, energetic.
If you weren’t a DJ/Producer, what would you be?
Nico actually works as a movie director/producer during the day. Cesco comes from an olive oil family in Italy, so he might’ve been a farmer.
What’s something normal to you that other people find weird?
We actually disagree about this between the two of us, so we’ve been taking to Instagram to ask our followers. Turns out everyone else is in disagreement as well. The last poll we ran asked people whether they brush their teeth before or after breakfast, and it was almost a 50/50 split.
If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be?
Led Zeppelin. We’d just have to figure out a way to make it house.
If you could time travel to any era of music history, when would it be and why?
We’re a bit conflicted on this one, but probably the 70s/80s — the golden age of classic rock and the dawn of disco and electronic music.
What’s a fun fact or hidden talent that has nothing to do with music?
Nico is a CrossFit beast, while Cesco has a weirdly photographic memory — ask him the jersey number for any NFL player and he’ll remember.
What is your favorite set time and duration?
Starting during sunset and ending later at night. Some of our favorite sets have been seven-hour marathon ones. We like to play a lot of different sub-genres, and longer sets like that really give us the space to explore different sonic places.
