Joel Martinez

Joel Martinez

Joel’s musical journey is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of diverse House Music styles. His sets traverse a spectrum that spans from deep and techy to funky and jazzy, and from disco and jackin’ to chunky and banging. With years of experience and an innate understanding of dancefloor dynamics, Joel consistently proves his ability to “work it out” with effortless finesse. Growing up as an ’80s kid immersed in New Wave, Post Punk, and Industrial music, Joel’s inevitable love affair with House and Techno blossomed in the mid-’90s. By 1998, Joel’s passion to share the music he adored could no longer be contained. Armed with a modest bedroom setup, he mastered the art of proper mixing—beat matching, programming, blending, and track selection. Joel honed his skills behind the decks and transitioned from distributing prerecorded mixes to performing live at local venues in his Inland Empire hometown. There, he shared the beats that resonated deeply within him with like-minded locals. Fast-forward over a decade, and Joel’s fervor for sharing music remains undiminished. Beyond DJ’ing, Joel has orchestrated, hosted, and championed various House Music events in his tranquil Inland Empire community. His event series, “THE BODY ELECTRIC,” stands as the longest-running House music session in Riverside, California. Drawing a devoted following, this gathering boasts an impressive lineup featuring luminaries like DJ Heather, DJ Dan, Colette, Donald Glaude, Reid Speed, Steve Loria, Wally Callerio, Jake Childs, Thee-O, Joplin, Eddie B., and an array of exceptional local DJs and rotating residents. For over 15 years, The Body Electric has been a steadfast cornerstone of the Inland Empire’s underground house music scene