DJ Buenri and DJ Pastis to Perform Màquina Set at Andorra Remember Festival

DJ Buenri, a veteran of the electronic music scene with over three decades of experience, performs tomorrow at the Andorra Remember Festival in Complex Tabola alongside his long-time collaborator DJ Pastis.

The duo, one of the most recognised acts in the "màquina" genre—a high-energy style rooted in 1990s techno—first connected as teenagers on the dancefloor. "We were two 16-year-olds with the same passion," Buenri recalled. They later worked in different clubs before teaming up professionally, bringing their shared enthusiasm to packed events.

Reflecting on his start, Buenri described watching DJs as a club-goer and dreaming of taking the booth himself. "That moment looking up from the dancefloor sparked it all," he said. Now 32 years on, he maintains the same excitement. The 1990s sound, he explained, stood out for its fast pace, melody, and relentless energy—allowing up to 40 tracks per hour that sent crowds on an emotional rollercoaster. "It was fun and packed with raw power," he added.

Electronic music has since splintered into subgenres like techno, hardcore, and hardstyle, but Buenri sees cycles in trends. "Young people have rediscovered màquina music," he noted, countering lingering stereotypes that once shadowed the scene. He emphasised that audiences simply attend to sing, dance, and enjoy themselves. "We don't just DJ—we throw a party with the crowd."

Andorran fans, he predicted, will bring high energy to the festival, as such events remain rare locally. "They always treat us well," Buenri said.

After decades in the industry, his drive endures: making people dance. "Seeing the crowd singing and jumping wipes away everything else," he said. "In a session, they disconnect from life's stresses and just have fun. Creating that is an incredible feeling."