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The Catalan DJ and producer is experiencing one of the most important periods of his career, with new releases, a growing international schedule and a musical vision built on freedom and constant evolution.
Some artists’ relationship with electronic music begins long before they ever step behind the decks. In the case of Marcel BS, that connection started at a very young age thanks to his stepsister, who was also a DJ and introduced him to great records, DJ booths and different ways of understanding music from childhood. An early influence that would go on to shape his career profoundly.
Originally from a small town on the Costa Brava, near Girona, Marcel grew up in an environment where the electronic music scene was not particularly extensive. As a result, certain experiences took on a special significance. One of them was his first visit to Space Ibiza at just 18, during Richie Hawtin’s ENTER. party, which also featured artists such as Dubfire and Solomun. It is an experience he still remembers vividly.
Later, while living and studying in Barcelona, Sundays at Pacha became a regular fixture. Sven Väth’s quarterly residency and, in particular, his first encounter with Rampa and &ME during their earlier, rawer-sounding years helped broaden his perspective on electronic music and club culture.
From Hobby to Profession
Marcel started playing in clubs at a very young age. At first, music was a hobby he could combine with his studies, while also allowing him to earn some extra money during the summer. But moving to Barcelona marked a turning point.
Discovering DJs with more sophisticated techniques, musical selections that went beyond the charts and, above all, different ways of understanding the dancefloor made him realise that this was much more than a pastime.
That was when he decided to take it seriously, work hard and turn his initial passion into his profession.
Today, he describes his sound in terms that are as simple as they are powerful: “House music without rules, labels or borders.” A statement of intent that reflects a versatile, dynamic musical identity in a constant state of evolution.
The Studio as a Starting Point
That same sense of freedom is also present in his approach to production. Marcel usually begins each project with a specific element — a melody, a vocal or a bassline — but he does not necessarily remain attached to that initial idea.
The creative process involves building around that starting point and allowing the track to evolve naturally. Sometimes, the original idea ends up transforming, being replaced or even disappearing altogether.
For Marcel, that is precisely one of the most exciting aspects of music production: not knowing exactly where something that began with a single idea will eventually lead.
A Year of Growth and New Releases
2026 is proving to be a particularly important year in his career. One of the releases he holds closest to his heart is “Nothing to Hide,” released last June on TEN IBIZA.
Beyond the track itself, the release represents a significant milestone for Marcel because of everything behind the label and the brand, as well as the support he has received from the entire team from day one. According to the artist, the release has opened new doors for him and holds a particularly special place within his project.
After a period devoted almost entirely to production and working on new music, the coming months are set to bring plenty of new developments. Among them is “Keep Mooooving On,” his upcoming release on Azzur Label, a label whose evolution Marcel has been following and admiring for some time.
For the artist, releasing music on Azzur represents another career goal achieved. And everything suggests this will be just the beginning of a new chapter: there are plenty more releases lined up for the coming months.
From Mexico to Asia
Marcel BS’s growing international profile is also reflected in an increasingly busy touring schedule. 2026 began with several performances in Mexico, including an appearance at Mixmag Caribbean Sessions at Vagalume in Tulum.
Europe has also played a leading role this year, with performances at Gallery Club in London, several dates in Paris at venues such as Silencio and L’Aventure, and multiple visits to Marbella, where he has had the opportunity to play at the new Bonbonniere.
In Ibiza, his schedule has included Cova Santa, Playa Soleil and Lío, while he has also performed at Zamna Festival Barcelona, Marina Beach Valencia and Lula Club Madrid, among many other venues.
Added to this is his monthly involvement with Boris Club Barcelona, a project in which Marcel also contributes to artistic direction and music curation.
And the calendar for the coming months continues to fill up, with dates in Paris, Marbella, Valencia, London and Milan, as well as several shows across Asia, before he rounds off the year with a short tour of the Middle East.
Coming Home
Despite the international scale his career is reaching, some moments continue to hold a particularly deep meaning for Marcel.
Growing up in a small town on the Costa Brava means that returning close to home has a different kind of value. He has experienced major festivals, international clubs and special moments in Ibiza, but he particularly cherishes a recent performance at a castle near Girona.
The setting was spectacular, but what really mattered was being able to share that night with many of the people closest to him.
After constantly travelling, performing far from home and living life on the move, coming back and sharing music with the people you love takes on a special significance.
Music as a Universal Language
For Marcel BS, electronic music is much more than a profession. “Music is a universal language, a form of culture, expression and freedom,” he explains.
That idea perfectly sums up his approach to music: a tool capable of bringing together people of different ages, nationalities and cultures. Because, ultimately, regardless of where we come from or who we are, there is a moment when all those differences disappear.
For a few hours, we all speak the same language.
