The Martinez Brothers

From:New York, USA

DJ style:“House, groovy, Latin.”

Best known for:Hï Ibiza residency

The year’s not even over yet, but 2023 has been one of levelling up for Bronx brothers Stevie and Chris Martinez in more ways than one, and the proof is there for all to see. Entering the Top 100 DJs poll as a brand new addition at No.100 in 2022, the duo are now the highest climbers in this year’s poll — jumping up a huge 40 places to settle in at No.60. A firm presence in Ibiza’s house scene for over a decade, the winter saw TMB wrapping up one of their biggest seasons on the island to date, with a second residency at the No.1 club in the world — Hï Ibiza. Taking over the Theatre every Tuesday from June through October with expertly curated line-ups, the Bros welcomed guests like Eliza Rose, Shanti Celeste, Jamie Jones, Honey Dijon, Marco Carola, DJ Minx and Apollonia. The duo have also been a staple fixture on the global festival circuit this year, making appearances at Turin’s KappaFutur, DGTL Amsterdam, Time Warp and Sonus, as well as making stops in clubs from the legendary Robert Johnson to Miami’s Club Space.

It wouldn’t be surprising if the pair hadn’t found time in the studio to work on their infectious house rollers, but they’ve still managed to drop two new tracks, as well as a brand new music v

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Le Shuuk

From: Stuttgart, Germany

DJ style:“Hard dance / electro / hardstyle / techno / EDM.”

Best known for: “The tracks ‘Sandmann’, ‘Toast Hawaii’ and ‘Konje’, as well as being a resident and face of WORLD CLUB DOME Festival.”

A mainstay of the electronic scene for almost 20 years now, Stuttgart native Le Shuuk is no stranger to the rigours of touring. In the last 12 months, he decided to overhaul his lifestyle, committing to exercising regularly and abstaining from drinking during his shows. As a result, the DJ and producer, who is a favourite of the German festival circuit, says that he is having more fun on stage than ever. He credits these changes with allowing him to connect on a deeper level with his audiences, as well as redefine his career goals and look with renewed focus to the future.

The new healthy habits clearly agree with him. As well as recently performing at festivals and clubs across Europe, and holding his own Le Shuuk & Friends parties in his home city, he continues to build on the momentum of tracks like 2020’s peak-rave, German language tune ‘Sandmann’ and 2021’s hypnotic ‘Goodbye’ (featuring Xillions). This year he had another star turn with the explosive ‘Konje’, a collaboration with B-Stylezz that combined modern techno and EDM with the traditional elements of Bulgarian folk songs, with the track receiving big support from the likes of Armin van Buuren, Amelie Lens, and Joyhauser.