Seville based DJ/Producer K.MARTIN has been honing his sound for the past decade, coming to prominence in the techno scene with his hypnotic, thumping sound. Having played a host of parties and venues including the world renowned Fabrik in Madrid and Pandora in Seville amongst others, it’s clear to see he’s here to stay.
Ahead of the release of his brand new EP “Subharmonic Fields”, we sat down with K.MARTIN to discuss the current techno scene, indispensable production tools and exciting upcoming projects.
Hey K.MARTIN, thanks for taking the time to sit down and chat to us.
Pleasure’s mine. Always good to talk about music and everything around it.
Going back to the start, tell us about how you created your signature sound – and how would you describe your musical style today?
It took me years of trial and error. I started producing without really knowing where I was heading, just driven by energy and instinct. Over time I found my sound somewhere between raw groove and hypnotic tension. I’d say it’s a mix of classic Techno & Hard Groove influences with a modern, driving approach. My tracks are about rhythm, movement, and pressure. That moment when the dance floor locks in.
What made you realise you wanted to pursue music as a career?
There wasn’t a specific day. It was more like a slow addiction. I started playing small local parties and suddenly realised that music was the only thing that made sense long-term. When you feel that connection with people through sound, there’s no way back.
Having played on some iconic stages like Fabrik in Madrid, Pandora in Sevilla and Ciudad Real Beach Festival, when did you realise you’d achieved your dream of being a fully fledged music artist?
Honestly, I still don’t think I’ve “made it”. Every show teaches me something new. But there was a moment in Fabrik, right in the middle of a peak-time set, when the lights hit and the crowd moved as one. That’s when I felt I was exactly where I needed to be.
When it comes to production, is there a program or piece of hardware you would consider indispensable?
I mainly work with Ableton Live, but I always try to include analog machines like the Roland TR-8 to bring warmth and character to the sound. I like combining digital precision with the soul of hardware, that balance between control and imperfection gives life to my productions.
Techno has come under fire lately for being saturated with the same formulaic and unoriginal tracks. How do you navigate this and keep your music fresh?
I think the key is not to chase trends. I try to stay connected with what first made me fall in love with techno – repetition, groove, and emotion. I listen to a lot of old records and also non-electronic music. Inspiration often comes from outside the scene. If you stay honest and keep experimenting, your sound naturally evolves.
Your upcoming release “Gravitational Anomaly” from the Subharmonic Fields EP is a hypnotic, driving stomper. What was the inspiration behind the track?
It’s about tension and gravity, how everything pulls you in. I wanted to create a sensation of descent, where the groove feels like it’s dragging you into another layer. The textures, the delays, the distortion – everything was built around that concept of controlled chaos.
You also have two wicked remixes on this same release from David Mallada and Pert. What stood out for you with these artists to have them remix your tracks?
Both of them have a unique way of reshaping energy. Mallada brought a mental, hypnotic side that really expands the original track. Pert added that deep, industrial pulse that fits perfectly within the EP. I wanted two contrasting visions that could coexist under the same atmosphere, and they both nailed it.
Looking ahead to the rest of the year and 2026, do you have any exciting projects or collaborations you can tell us about?
There’s a new EP already in the works, more focused on groove and modular textures. I’m also building a new live concept for 2026 where I’ll merge performance and improvisation with analog gear. Plus, a few collaborations with other Spanish artists I really respect. I can’t say much yet, but it’s coming.
If you could play anywhere in the world with zero restrictions, where would you choose?
Probably in a warehouse somewhere in Berlin at 7 AM, when there’s no phone in sight and it’s just raw energy. That’s where techno feels the most real.
Finally, what’s your favourite track by another artist that you wish you’d made?
Ben Sims – “Manipulated”. It’s timeless. The groove, the swing, the pressure. It’s everything I love about techno distilled into one track.
You can check out the EP here
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