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EPISODE 019 — IVAN MARTINEZ (MEX) Vinyl roots. Timeless textures. Deep electronic storytelling. Our next guest on MusicLab is a true craftsman of sound — Ivan Martinez, a Mexico-based DJ and producer whose connection to electronic music goes back to the late 90s. His story begins in 1998, shaped by a fascination with atmospheric sounds, melodic layering, and percussive movement. By 2000, Ivan became part of the influential Acid collective, making his debut at Club Lumina — where he immediately stood out for his pure vinyl sets, delivering an experience both tactile and immersive. This analog devotion earned him early residencies at Life Lounge and Bóveda Electronic, and led to invitations to some of the scene’s most iconic underground raves: Chorcha (1st Anniversary), Dreamers, Future Music, and Rave Night among them. Fast forward to today, and Ivan has evolved into a refined producer with releases on some of the genre’s most respected imprints, including 3rd Avenue, Rynth, Future Avenue, Massive Harmony, Kitchen Recordings, Empty World, and BC2. His productions blend progressive, organic, and melodic house into rich sonic journeys that have charted on Beatport and gained support from Release Promo, Progressive Astronaut, and more. Recent live appearances at venues like Estación C, Just in Case, Chemita Bar, Hakuna, and Sky Garden further prove that Ivan’s sound is equally at home on intimate floors as it is in open-air atmospheres. This mix for MusicLab is a reflection of Ivan’s dedication to craft, rooted in analog warmth and elevated by modern finesse — a deep dive into soulful, textured, and emotionally resonant electronic music. Tracklist: 1. Franco Arc - Children (Emmanuel Dip Remix) [Luum Records] 2. Gastón Sosa - Disco Toms 3. Fran Garay - Amplitude (Original Mix) 4. Fran Garay - Modularity (Original Mix) 5. Guido Giuliano - Rockit [Moussaieff Records] 6. Victor Crain - Wrapped Manga [Kodai] 7. Interstellar SL - Cosmic Voyage (ShemoW Remix) [Kodai] 8. Ion's Flow - Tripchain [Kodai] 9. Kandar - Astral (Carlos Bacchüs Remix) [Noise In Harmony] 10. Natiivo, Federico Cabrera - Dancing in the Sky (Mike Kohl Remix) www.instagram.com/ivan_martinez_mex/