A.V.D. (GER)

What makes a real artist? Maybe it's this ever-growing, undeniable passion for his work. Maybe it's this eternal urge to become more, to learn new things and to expand. But for sure it's this unique footprint, this unmistakable vibe that an artist is broadcasting." The footprint of A. V. D., former known as Alexander Vilar Diaz, is built of these elements: Energy. Skills. Charisma. Groove. His history with music and techno is a long and exciting journey, starting back in 1988 and influenced by both his home in Germany and his mother's sunkissed origin in Petín, Spain. Learning to play drums as a kid led to wild electronic nights during the Spanish summer, and after his first event with Ricardo Villalobos, Alex' soul was forever lost in techno – and