MUSHROOM (ERBE REMAKE)

Luis Rozalén’s HD Substance project has been a cornerstone of Spain’s electronic music scene since the late 1990s. Born in Madrid, Rozalén first made his mark as a DJ and resident at Soma Madrid while serving as editor-in-chief of Undersounds, one of Spain’s pioneering club-culture magazines. Under the HD Substance pseudonym, he channeled childhood obsessions—from the Ramones to Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk—into a singular fusion of techno, house and experimental electronica. In 1997 he released his debut double LP/CD, Eleven, on Stereophonic Elefant Dance Recordings, earning acclaim for its cerebral rhythms and melodic depth. The following year brought the Mushroom maxi-single and a collaborative side-project Discodé with label-mate Prozack, whose Daft Punk–inspired grooves expanded his sonic palette. HD Substance’s electrifying sets at landmark festivals—Sónar, Art Futura, Festimad, BAM, Aural, Satisfaxion and Benicàssim—cemented his reputation as a visionary live act. In 1999 he advanced his sound with the album Cancer Pop, which traded obsessive rhythms for relaxed atmospheres while retaining his trademark stylistic diversity. Tracks like “Stomach,” “Ida” and “Bossa Nostra” appeared on international compilations, and his support slot at FIB ’99 confirmed his status among the era’s electronic vanguard. HD Substance’s live productions continue to shape Spain’s club scene.