Matador

A revolutionary live artist and DJ with a shining reputation for versatility, Gavin
Lynch’s outstanding technical knowhow means no compromise on quality and
his ‘Matador’ moniker has delighted dancefloors for the past decade.
Raised on Motown, progressing to Guns N Roses, Pink Floyd, Orbital, Kasabian...,
the teenage Matador was inspired by electronic giants Richie Hawtin, Adam
Beyer and Jeff Mills. Having completed a degree in sound engineering and
honing his musical skill, he was boosted from underground DJ status when
Hawtin snapped him up for his Minus imprint, and a series of releases and high-
profile remix work quickly followed. A resident at the infamous ENTER events
in Ibiza and worldwide; the Irish producer has toured non-stop since 2012
playing everything from major festivals such as Awakenings, Creamfields,
Neopop, Time Warp, Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival, to club shows and
music conferences such as ADE and MMW.
Matador cites career highlights such as a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix in 2014,
being part of the CNTRL Tour – A College Campus Tour in the US in 2015, and his
role as a Brand Ambassador for the MODEL 1 analog professional performance
mixer since its launch in 2016. Industry recognition and awards include ‘Best
Electronic Live Performer’ at the Ibiza DJ Awards twice, and featuring on
Resident Advisor’s ‘Top 20 Live Acts’ for three years.

In 2016 he launched his own label ‘RUKUS’ with a series of events and parties to
accompany it, releasing and supporting music from emerging and established
artists within the electronic genre. His remix of Oxia’s ‘Domino’ reached no.1 in
the Beatport All Genre Chart and was also their no.1 techno track for 2017.
Stepping into the world of television sync, his track ‘Inceptions’ was featured in
Sky One’s hit series ‘Strike Back’ and has garnered interest in the Matador sound
across the wider music industry and sound-scape scene. Airline giants British
Airways featured his ‘Sunrise Mix’ in conjunction with Deeper Sounds for their
in-flight entertainment system throughout 2018, and in 2019, presented by
Mixmag, Matador streamed a sumptuous melodic techno set live from the
Hollywood Hills.
His electrifying musical output spans genres and formats. From his vinyl only
series ‘Cyclone’ firmly rooted in techno, to his exquisite stream only, ambient
album ‘Tuesday’, Matador’s passion for sound has no boundaries. His talent as
a solo artist and his work on collaborative projects have propelled him to the
forefront of today’s ever-changing, fast paced industry, and his performance
with Zurich’s prestigious Tonhalle Orchestra highlighted his dexterity as a truly
authentic musician.
As an ardent equipment enthusiast, 2022 sees the launch of Matador’s studio
masterclass in conjunction with Aulart, where he showcases his sound design
process behind his track ‘Eternity’. Viewers can step inside his new studio in
Ibiza and experience the journey from idea conceptualisation, working with
vocalists, arrangement, mixing, mastering, to the finished product ready for
release.
His new live show is also in the works – Live 2.0 – presenting a catalogue of new
music from studio to stage.
Website: http://matadorofficial.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatadorOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matador_official
Twitter: https://twitter.com/matador320
Bandcamp: https://matadorofficial.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/matador_official
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