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= Butch (DJ) =

Overview
Bülent Gürler, aka Butch is a DJ and producer, from Mainz, Germany. His rise to fame started in 2007 when he first began releasing on labels such as Trapez, and he continued his ascent with the success of tracks like ‘No Worries’ (2010) ‘Dope’ (2015) and Countach (2018).

Butch has received numerous awards for his productions and performances, including taking the title of ‘Best Producer’ twice at Groove Magazine and ‘Track of the Season’ at Ibiza Awards. His extensive productions combine a wide range of genres including house, techno, minimal and acid.

Early years
Butch first discovered his interest in DJ’ing in 1992 after watching the DMC World DJ Championships. It was the manipulation of the music that caught his attention. He began by playing jazz, RnB and hip hop records, practising up to 8 hours a day to learn to scratch and beat-match.

It was his older brother that introduced him to techno from recordings he’d made from the radio. Although it bears little resemblance to the music he produces and plays today, it was pivotal in the development of his music taste.

From his early years, Butch’s perseverance to improve his productions and technical skill meant that it wasn’t long before he began being booked and signed to record labels. He now plays for some of the world’s most highly regarded dance floors.

As a DJ
He describes his style of DJing as having a constant flow, avoiding hard cuts to keep the audience in a state of hypnosis.

Over the years he has frequented and cultivated residencies in world-renowned clubs such as Robert Johnson, DC10, Pacha, Watergate. He has also taken the stage at a number of festivals including, Love Family Park, Creamfields, Loveland, Tomorrowland etc.

In 2019 Butch began his OTHERSIDE Sunday residency at Griessmuehle in Berlin.

Butch also has his own Youtube series ‘Butch TV’, in which he talks about life on tour, his music and answers questions from viewers in his classic humorous manner.

As a Producer
Butch’s productions vary quite drastically, from understated minimal loops to main room techno tracks with big breakdowns. He also stated in an interview with Resident Advisor that he makes an Acid EP once a year. He’s released on a large number of labels.

Butch received critical acclaim for many of his releases, being cited as Newcomer of the Year, Track of the Year and Best Producer by Groove Magazine, and receiving 13th Best Album and Best Track of the year from Mixmag, among other awards.

His love for the trippier side of techno led him to collaborate with Ricardo Villalobos. Under the combined alias of ButRic they have produced two psychedelic minimal EPs. The first was released on Villalobos’ own label Sei Es Drum, the second on the German label Otherside.

Labels Released On

 * Rebirth


 * Play It Say It


 * Visionquest


 * Watergate Records


 * Desolat


 * Sei Es Drum


 * Great Stuff Recordings


 * Craft Music


 * Quartz Records


 * Bouq


 * Cécille Recordings


 * SCI + TEC Digital Audio


 * Cocoon Recordings


 * Saved Records


 * Trapez


 * AFU Limited


 * Connoisseur Records


 * Noir Music


 * Rockets + Ponies


 * Bangbang!


 * Soma Records


 * Moon Harbour Recordings


 * Brise Records


 * Hot Creations


 * Area Remote


 * Get Physical Music


 * Snatch! Records


 * Tuskegee Music


 * Drumcode


 * Otherside


 * Rekids


 * 8bit