His roots lie in jungle and drum and bass, that pure and undiluted sound that emerged from London and Barcelona.
When it comes to rave culture, there aren't many artists as passionate and dedicated as Manu. The Spaniard is the mastermind behind one of the most infamous party brands in the capital, an event he has used to cultivate a distinctive sound, attracting a loyal and dedicated following in the process. His roots lie in jungle and drum and bass, that pure and undiluted sound that emerged from London and Barcelona.
Manu still remains true to many aspects of the UK rave culture that made it so special and brings them to his current productions in Barcelona. Therefore, whether he is DJing, organizing events, finding new music venues in the city, hosting another packed planetary event, or dropping beats on the dance floor, you can be sure he is always driven by a desire to perpetuate the culture that changed his life.
As a teenager in early 2012, Manu was as dedicated to the dance floor as he is now. His first rave was at the legendary Cable, very close to the equally legendary Crucifix Lane (London), where cult raves were regularly held. Manu's experiences there left an indelible impression on him; from the power of the music and sound systems to the experience of being connected to a diverse yet unified crowd. This formed the basis of his current ethos: maintaining a fair balance between 1) music and sound, 2) community, and 3) the environment and the party venue itself. These three core aspects are the pillars of Planetaria, Simplexia BCN, Breakfast Musik, and Manu's rave philosophy, and undoubtedly what has made him so successful in Barcelona's music scene.
maria@planetariamusic.com
