Guti Interview - A unique space to express yourself, your own language

Since being brought to Europe by a certain Loco Dice towards the latter stages of the last decade, Argentinean Guti has established himself as one of the marquee producers and DJs on the underground house and techno circuit. Naturally infusing his beats with the Latin flavours you’d expect from a man with his geographical pedigree, his ability to veer between a DJ and a live performer however has ensured his musical style is tough to pin down.

But what may be the scourge of pigeon-holers is the dancefloor’s gain, as he remains a thoroughly captivating talent and the perfect man for sweaty dark basements as open air raves, and we know we’re all after a few of the latter with the weather hitting the way it is.

Hi Guti! Tell us what you’re up to right now?

Right now I’m in a hotel room. Making some music on my bed with a keyboard and Maschine. Looking forward to playing tonight at Watergate with Derrick Carter and other friends.

You’re a big part of the Desolat family. How much of an influence has both Loco Dice and Martin Buttrich been in your career, and is it important to be part of a label’s clear identity as a producer?

The label itself doesn't have a clear identity. We are all different and that's the thing. Dice is very important to me, he was the one who brought me to Europe and then took me on tour with him. Martin is a friend and I admire him. We played for first time back to back last week in Detroit and it was amazing.

You’ve also recorded on a plethora of other respected imprints, ranging from Crosstown Rebels to Supplement Facts. What labels do you tend to favour yourself for music and are there any you have yet to produce for that you would like too?

I've been really lucky. Desolat. Cadenza. Defected. Crosstown. Supplement Facts. Wolf and lamb. And many more. I've always released the music I want, I'm lucky with that because people see me as a musician and are not expecting a certain sound. So I move with the music everywhere. Next thing is a jazz album on my own label!

As someone who plays live how important is this side of dance music, particularly in light of the dominance from DJs?

If you make loads of music it makes sense. It is a unique space to express yourself, your own language. You've made every sound!

You’re originally from Argentina, a place DJs such as Yousef have been extremely complimentary about the scene in during recent interviews.  What is your understanding of the scene over there and how does it compare to the rest of the planet?

It is one of the best places in the world to play - no doubt! I play really big shows there. But even since the first basement people was super into it. We are passionate and love music.

Can you tell us a little about your live set-up; do you use hardware or run the show through a laptop?

I use hardware, software, a computer and heart ;)

The Ibiza season is set to start shortly, and as well as the Used + Abused dates with Loco Dice at Ushuaia you also will also be appearing alongside Carl Cox at Space in August. What are your experiences of the island like and is it still the heartbeat of electronic music?

I love to play there. With Dice, with Marco Carola, and with Carl. I've had amazing nights there, and I have 15 shows this summer! So you can find me a lot over there this season.

We’ve also seen your part of the bill on the exciting Vertigo festival in the Italian Alps. Do you look forward to these new events just as much as the ones you’ve already played for?

Yes always! Exciting new events is one of the best things of my job. To be able to see the world, meeting new people and absorbing new cultures, and playing my music. Incredible.

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