“Music is there to make you escape from the battles you face!”
Carlos de Matos
From euphoric melodies to tech-drive power for over a decade
Carlos’ passion for trance was born in the early ’90s and quickly grew into a lifelong journey. What began as a love for the music became a calling behind the decks: delivering uplifting, euphoric and driving sets that transport crowds into pure euphoria.
Over the years, Carlos has shared the stage with legends including Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Standerwick, Jordan Suckley, Temple One, Ben Nicky, Mark Sherry and many more. His career highlights include performances at iconic venues such as Ministry of Sound, O2 Academy Brixton, and Electric Brixton. His breakthrough came in 2014 supporting Paul van Dyk, followed by a set at the Top 100 DJs Awards in London (2016). Since then, Carlos has become a regular with the renowned Trance Sanctuary brand.
In 2017, Carlos began producing, channeling the same passion and energy from his DJ sets into powerful tracks. Blending uplifting trance with harder-edged tech-trance, his sound combines emotional depth with high-impact drive.
A major milestone came in 2024 when Carlos won the Colour Clash UK DJ Competition, earning him a slot in Malta. He has since returned for Euphoria Weekender (2024 & 2025) while continuing to perform in both Brighton and his current hometown, Maidstone.