Ruben PARIENTE (NL)

Ruben Pariente is a music producer, DJ, event organizer, manager, and designer, and above all the founder of the collective and label Friendsome Records. A multidisciplinary artist, he embraces a cross-disciplinary approach to both sound and visual creation.

Born and based in Paris, he quickly began his musical career in the French capital before moving to London to study industrial design at the prestigious Central Saint Martins School, where he graduated in 2009. Passionate about electronic music, he has dedicated over fifteen years to DJing, music production, and artistic direction.

Following early experiences with the Cliché parties and the group Studio Montaigne, he founded Friendsome Records, a true incubator for emerging talents on the French electronic scene such as Belaria and Tatie Dee.

Committed to responsible music practices, Ruben is also the president of the French branch of DJs For Climate Action, an international organization promoting sustainable and conscious practices within the music industry.

Today, he teaches sound at Prépart, where he shares his experience in creation, mixing, and production with the next generation.