VLATZ (Vladimir Molina) “Purveyor of deep, infectious dance grooves and a feel-good atmosphere.” That’s how Vladimir describes himself as a DJ. Never afraid to go too deep, his emotive musical selections are his own therapy. Having grown up on his family’s eclectic combination of tropical music (Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa), Rock (Queen, Bon Jovi, Metallica), synth-infused 80s music (Depeche Mode, George Michael, Boy George), all which became infused with his own love for both Rock and House music, Vladimir ended up with quite a mixed spectrum of musical influence. Today, this translates into sets where he picks apart and infuses together all the pieces of this music that he loves best: beautiful synth work, ethereal backdrops, brooding basslines, and occasional vocal hooks, all on top of a pronounced foot-shuffling house beat. A very active member of his local community, VLATZ is no stranger to the ups-and-downs of a big-town music scene. Though he loves playing in nightclubs, patios and special events, his love for music goes beyond the spectrum of mixing tunes. As a producer, drummer, and songwriter, he has found plenty of ways to express himself musically. “For me, it’s all about mood and a deep, hypnotic grooves, playing those tracks that get you tapping your feet and nodding your head without you realising it, regardless of genre, tempo, style, or release date.”