Illyus Barrientos

Glasgow-born DJ and producer, Illyus Barrientos, is known for his raw, percussive house sound and high-energy performances. With a back catalog of releases that span hugely respected major and indie labels, including Toolroom, Defected, Nervous Records and Fools Gold to name a few, Illyus Barrientos has built a reputation for delivering club-focused records that balance groove, soul and impact.

That sound has seen him kick off 2026 with a bang, including a huge collab with MK on “Never Let You Go” (Ultra/Sony), adding to January’s Toolroom hit “Deep Down” and the underground success of his former NO.ID exclusive “People’s Prty”, which picked up widespread DJ support from Carl Cox, Kilimanjaro, HoneyLuv, Chris Lake and Hot Since 82, while his recent releases have also received consistent support from the likes of MK, FISHER, A-Trak, Claptone and Armand Van Helden to name just a few.

As a DJ, Illyus Barrientos has performed at some of the world’s most recognised clubs and festivals including Fabric, The Warehouse Project, Printworks, Hï, Ushuaïa & Pacha (Ibiza), TRSNMT, Boardmasters, CRSSD Festival and Splash House, alongside headline club shows across Europe, Australia and North America.

His collaborative catalogue includes work with MK, A-Trak, Josh Butler, Gene Farris, DJ Deeon, Danny Howard andMarshall Jefferson, reflecting his ability to move comfortably between underground credibility and global club culture.