Gabriel Palomo’s passion for music spans the history of his deep roots in rhythm, sound, and dance.

Playing the drums since the late 70’s, spinning vinyl since the early 80’s, throwing events since the ‘90’s, and producing since the millennium, from Chicago to Berlin, Gabriel has evolved through the journeys of old school hip hop break beats, Italo, electro, house and techno. 

His pre-teen days as a break-dancer and graffiti writer (a.k.a. Sez) naturally led him to become a DJ in ‘82, which he picked up easily after years of playing the drums since the age of six. He discovered all forms and styles of electronic music. Taking the musical messages to heart, Palomo became a a part of the early Chicago underground party scene. In 1993, he joined a legion of rave pioneers, hosting some of the city’s most memorable underground warehouses, loft parties and club nights, and continues to do so at any opportunity.

Palomo is known to drop anything from techno to dark electro to tribal beats to old school classic acid tracks in any given set to keep the crowd moving and engaged, not missing a beat with flawless transition and key communication with the dance floor.  Palomo’s drive, skills and dedication have landed him DJ sessions at every major club in Chicago, events across the U.S., festivals and club appearances throughout the world - Mexico, Germany, Belgium, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Thailand.

Now with dozens of production releases and remixes under his belt, Palomo had launched his production career back in 2001 by self-releasing on his label Zuvuya Recordings and later the exclusive MP3-based label Linear in collaboration with other Chicago techno producers. He established LVLZ in 2019 as an outlet for his multi-genre electronic concepts.  In addition he has released on Elephanthaus, Fresca, Format, Chicago Jaxx, Mastoid Kollective, UKR and others. His tracks have been licensed, charted and played by the likes of Dave Clarke, Felix Da Housecat, DJ Hell, and Mauro Piccotto, to name a few.  

In between DJing and producing, you can find Palomo take the stage in Chicago’s thriving music scene. Visit the events page for upcoming shows!