Emerging from Stockholm, Mattias El Mansouri’s pensive introspection translates to sounds that need not grab attention with brute force. Instead, his work comes from a dexterity that beckons listeners to come hither, slip into his groove, or thump on his dance floor.

With a growing discography, El Mansouri’s productions move between deep, driving rhythms and rich, ambient textures that celebrate negative space. Galapagos, his collaboration with Swedish icon Dorisburg, leans into the latter, offering a more expansive, big-room feel and the release hasn’t gone unnoticed with Sven Väth championing the track in his sets. El Mansouri’s previous release, Taj Hey Salam on Aniara, showcased his ability to craft hypnotic, intricate grooves, while his contribution to Nous Klaer’s Parael compilation further demonstrated his range.

Mattias’ journey began with cracked software and a constant yearning to fill a musical void: to hear sounds he hadn’t heard before. Rhythm became his foundation, first through drumming and later as the skeletal groove in his productions. This ethos bleeds into his DJ sets, which are as thoughtful as they are unpredictable. Seamlessly weaving house, techno, disco, funk, and global sounds, he crafts moments of tension, intimacy, and surprise, keeping listeners in suspense over what comes next.

A resident at Stockholm’s revered Under Bron/Trädgården, El Mansouri has found a home in one of Sweden’s most important incubators of electronic music talent. This residency has shaped him as an artist, providing a space to refine his sound and connect with a vibrant community. Beyond his home turf, he has played at some of the world’s most respected festivals and clubs, including Panorama Bar and a standout back-to-back set with Hunee at Draaimolen. Mattias brings an honesty to his work that pulls away the curtain and invites us into his unique flavour of hybridism — music with underground depth and far-reaching appeal.

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