===== Victor Ruiz  =====

==== Biography ====
Victor Ruiz is a Brazilian-born, Lisbon-based techno producer and DJ known for his high-impact sets and emotionally charged sound design. Rooted in heavy metal and MTV influences, he began his musical journey at age nine and learned electronic production in his teens. His career gained momentum around 2009 with a breakout hit, followed by slots at iconic festivals and clubs in Brazil.

He moved to Europe in 2013 and eventually settled in Lisbon, releasing on major labels like Drumcode, Senso Sounds, and Electric Ballroom. His signature edits of The Prodigy’s “Breathe” and Depeche Mode’s “Everything Counts” gained international traction. In 2022, he launched **Volta Records**, built around music, community, and giving back.

==== Notable Releases 🎶 ====
  * Touch the Darkness (Volta Records)
  * Human Robot (with Alex Stein)
  * Pura Vida (Volta Records)
  * ENERGY (Volta Records)
  * Stars (Mau5trap, 2025)
  * Neon Nights (Volta Records)
  * Breathe (w/ Cari Golden, The Prodigy Edit)
  * Everything Counts (Depeche Mode Edit)
  * Crazy People (Liquid Soul Remix)
  * The Ritual (Iboga Records)
  * Moai / Memento / Rogue / Origin (Volta Records)
  * Play Hard (Andata – Volta Records)
  * Become / Eventide / Blessing in Disguise (Volta Records)

==== Gigs & Festivals 🔊 ====
  * Tomorrowland / Boom Festival / Awakenings / Resistance / Time Warp Brazil
  * Fusion Festival / Ultra Miami / ARCA São Paulo
  * Sunrise Festival (Poland, 2025)
  * Family Piknik (France, 2025)
  * Echelon Festival (Germany, 2025)
  * Project Vojarna (Croatia, 2025)
  * Avant Gardner – The Great Hall (NYC, 2025)
  * Mendoza Capital (Argentina, 2025)
  * Melbourne Pavilion w/ Astrix (Australia, 2025)
  * Ritvales B3B w/ Bart Skils & Oscar L (2024)

==== Links ====
  * [[https://ra.co/dj/victorruiz/biography|Resident Advisor – Biography]]
  * [[https://miraclemgmt.com/booking/victor-ruiz/|Miracle Management – Booking Profile]]
  * [[https://linktr.ee/victorruiz|Linktree – Tour, Masterclass, Releases]]
  * [[https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1538874-victor-ruiz|Bandsintown – Tour Dates]]
  * [[https://www.junodownload.com/artists/Victor+Ruiz/releases/|Juno Download – Discography]]
  * [[https://www.beatport.com/artist/victor-ruiz/105392/releases|Beatport – Releases]]