Julio Esquivel, known artistically as Esqivel, is a Mexican producer and DJ based in Zaragoza, Spain, with a rising profile in the international alternative electronic music scene. His sound blends elements of indie dance, house, and disco, marked by hypnotic, sustained grooves, a minimalist aesthetic, and precise, progressive arrangements that evolve with emotional depth and rhythmic intention.
As a DJ, Esqivel is known for his refined curation, seamlessly weaving disco, Afro, and psychedelic influences into immersive sets that resonate on both physical and emotional levels. His standout productions — “Divina Obscenidad”, “Mordidas y Rayas”, and “Me Pregunto” — released on labels like Phisica and Rave en tu Idioma, have earned notable visibility on Beatport, solidifying his status as a distinctive and forward-thinking artist in the global electronic landscape.
His catalog includes collaborations with influential figures such as León Larregui (“Alba”, Universal Music Group), TITÁN, Sussie 4, W.O.L.F., and Giorgio Brindesi, along with releases on respected imprints like Cabaret Clandestino. He has also delivered official remixes for iconic Latin acts like Belanova, TITÁN, and Sussie 4, positioning himself as a creative conduit between Latin American pop culture and the global electronic underground.
Live, Esqivel has performed at leading venues across Mexico and Spain, including Pacha Barcelona, Departamento, Bar Oriente, Cafe la palma, Ballesta Club, Misericordia Club, Diente de León and Freedonia. He has shared the stage with artists such as Nortec Collective, Sussie 4, Anna Prior (Metronomy), Badwolf, W.OL.F., Alvaro Cabana, Mijo, and Cabizbajo, reinforcing his place within the evolving Latin and European club circuits. As a resident at Gilda Haus Madrid with Rave en tu Idioma, he continues to shape the sound and identity of alternative club culture in Spain.
As a DJ, Esqivel is known for his refined curation, seamlessly weaving disco, Afro, and psychedelic influences into immersive sets that resonate on both physical and emotional levels. His standout productions — “Divina Obscenidad”, “Mordidas y Rayas”, and “Me Pregunto” — released on labels like Phisica and Rave en tu Idioma, have earned notable visibility on Beatport, solidifying his status as a distinctive and forward-thinking artist in the global electronic landscape.
His catalog includes collaborations with influential figures such as León Larregui (“Alba”, Universal Music Group), TITÁN, Sussie 4, W.O.L.F., and Giorgio Brindesi, along with releases on respected imprints like Cabaret Clandestino. He has also delivered official remixes for iconic Latin acts like Belanova, TITÁN, and Sussie 4, positioning himself as a creative conduit between Latin American pop culture and the global electronic underground.
Live, Esqivel has performed at leading venues across Mexico and Spain, including Pacha Barcelona, Departamento, Bar Oriente, Cafe la palma, Ballesta Club, Misericordia Club, Diente de León and Freedonia. He has shared the stage with artists such as Nortec Collective, Sussie 4, Anna Prior (Metronomy), Badwolf, W.OL.F., Alvaro Cabana, Mijo, and Cabizbajo, reinforcing his place within the evolving Latin and European club circuits. As a resident at Gilda Haus Madrid with Rave en tu Idioma, he continues to shape the sound and identity of alternative club culture in Spain.
