John Talabot, born Oriol Riverola in Barcelona, Spain, is an acclaimed electronic music producer, DJ, and label owner whose innovative sounds have had a profound impact on modern house and electronic music. Beginning his career under the alias d.a.

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before adopting the moniker John Talabot, he burst onto the international scene in the late 2000s with a series of imaginative EPs and remixes characterized by lush melodies, textured rhythms, and a uniquely Mediterranean sense of atmosphere. His breakthrough came with the release of his debut album, *ƒIN* (2012), which garnered widespread praise for its emotional depth and genre-blurring approach, combining elements of house, disco, and indie electronica. The album established him as a leading figure in the next wave of forward-thinking electronic artists, drawing recognition from critics, peers, and festival audiences worldwide.

Talabot’s artistry extends beyond studio production—he is renowned for dynamic DJ sets spanning balearic, deep house, techno, and experimental sounds, playing at leading clubs and festivals such as Sónar, Dekmantel, and Panorama Bar. In addition to solo performances, he collaborates with fellow artists, most notably with Axel Boman as the duo Talaboman, whose releases further showcase his flair for evocative, boundary-pushing dance music. A key architect of the Hivern Discs label, John Talabot has nurtured a community of like-minded producers and continuously elevates the underground music landscape with his curatorial sensibility.

With remixes for the xx, Four Tet, and other high-profile acts, his influence continues to resonate, cementing his reputation as one of Spain’s most distinctive and respected figures in contemporary electronic music.