Pablo Almagro Garcia, also known by his artist name, Dairu, is a self-taught producer who began writing and producing music fourteen years ago in a small, five-foot-wide storage room. Deeply influenced by electronic dance music (EDM) and pop—as well as their many subgenres—his early inspirations ranged from Avicii, Skrillex, and David Guetta to artists like Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd. In recent years, his sound has evolved toward chill, lo-fi, house, and wellness music. “I liked it because I had been making really heavy electronic music, and at that point in my life I needed to slow things down,” he shares. “When I tried making chill house, lo-fi, and similar styles, I felt more at ease while producing and composing, and I grew to like it more and more.” He continued to find inspiration in electronic music, with artists like Porter Robinson, creating similar melodies and sounds more suited to Chill and Lo-Fi.
His production process is simple and holistic. “I usually start by creating some chords until I like the vibe they give off, and with that foundation, I build the beats… I always try out experimental things, like adding background harmonics with reverb or delay—things you can hear but aren’t too obvious. I’m always mixing as I go because I like to hear how it would sound.” The essence of Dairu is reflected in his process: chill house music layered with soft electronic sounds—music that listeners can enjoy at any time or any space, always offering a sound that’s both uplifting and relaxing.
When he’s not making music, you can find him playing soccer, hanging out with friends, traveling and enjoying the present moment.
