Maceo Plex

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Maceo Plex — American DJ and record producer

Maceo Plex

The Texan-born, Barcelona-based master of melodic, cinematic techno — and the founder of Ellum Audio.

Ellum
Label Founder
Maetrik
Alter Ego
Life Index
2011 Debut LP
1993
Active Since

Who is Maceo Plex?

The full story of Maceo Plex's rise, sound and signature catalogue.

Maceo Plex — real name Eric Estornel — is an American DJ and producer of Cuban heritage, born in Flower Mound, Texas and now based in Barcelona. He's known for a deep, melodic and cinematic take on techno and tech house, and also records under the aliases Maetrik and Mariel Ito.

He broke through in 2010 with “Vibe Your Love” and his acclaimed 2011 debut album Life Index. In 2012 he founded the influential label Ellum Audio and won Best Deep House DJ at the DJ Awards, becoming an Ibiza mainstay in the process.

Across concept albums like Solar and his Mosaic by Maceo brand, Maceo Plex continues to headline clubs and festivals worldwide. Explore more artists in the DJ directory, or read more on Maceo Plex's Wikipedia page.

Melodic, cinematic, deep — techno with a story.
Ellum Audio
Artist Info
Real Name Eric Estornel
Aliases Maetrik, Mariel Ito
Born November 6, 1978
Origin Flower Mound, Texas, USA
Based Barcelona, Spain
Active 1993 — Present
Label Ellum Audio
Genre Melodic Techno · Tech House

Signature Sound

The Maceo Plex tracks that define his melodic, cinematic techno.

# Title Year
1
Vibe Your Love
2010
2
Life Index (Debut Album)
2011
3
Conjure Dreams
2014
4
Solar (Album)
2017
5
Mutant Series
2019
6
'93
2023

Career Timeline

The milestones that took Maceo Plex from Texas to techno's main stages.

1993
Begins producing and DJing as Maetrik in the US.
2010
“Vibe Your Love” becomes a breakout club hit.
2011
Releases his debut album as Maceo Plex, Life Index.
2012
Founds his label, Ellum Audio, and wins Best Deep House DJ at the DJ Awards.
2016
Launches his Mosaic by Maceo club night and brand.
2017
Releases the concept album Solar.
2023
Releases “'93” and continues headlining worldwide.

Upcoming Shows

Maceo Plex headlines techno festivals and clubs across the globe.

Maceo Plex headlines techno festivals, clubs and Mosaic showcases around the world throughout the year. New dates are announced regularly.

Check their official tour page for the latest schedule and tickets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maceo Plex's real name is Eric Estornel. He is an American DJ and producer of Cuban heritage, born November 6, 1978 in Flower Mound, Texas, and now based in Barcelona.

Maceo Plex produces melodic, cinematic techno and tech house, with roots in deep and progressive house.

Besides Maceo Plex, he records under the aliases Maetrik and Mariel Ito.

His best-known works include “Vibe Your Love,” the debut album Life Index, the “Conjure” series and the concept album Solar.

Maceo Plex founded the Ellum Audio label in 2012, a respected home for melodic techno and house.

Maceo Plex headlines Awakenings, Time Warp, Sónar and other major festivals, and is an Ibiza mainstay.

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