ALex aka John Smorto
Originally from Italy and Barcelona based since 2003, A-Lex started to play as rock and
funk selector. Learning to work the floor and build energy levels through music he loved,
underground electronic music soon enticed him towards the 12" and club lifestyle.

Since moving to the Catalan capital he has determinedly followed his dreams.He has
established himself in Barcelona's underground club scene, sharing the decks with
international artists and producer.

Away from the decks he manages 4Cornersmusic, a network for promotion of electronic
music which involves such established labels as Minisketch, Titbit, OPS, Sleep Is
Commercial and Duna recording.

With a passion for music running through his veins A-Lex sees his production as an
opportunity to explore his entire personality. Under the John Smorto alias he works with
labels such as Minisketch where his tight, stripped back grooves express his dark, inner
persona. For brighter moments he lets the funk come alive while recording under the
name of A-lex, where he his energetic latin grooves have been picked up by labels such
as Monique Music.

When he spins for the crowds he brings with him his own eclectic style , providing
atmospheric and kinetic sets.

Since 2009 he has been resident and Art Director of the party PLAY at Boulevard club in
Barcelona. The policy is forward thinking and underground. In this time he has hosted
such artists such as Dan Ghenacia, Pedro, Jose De Divina, Anthony Collins, Federico
Molinari, Audiofly, Guillaume and the Coutu Dumonts, David K, Luca Bacchetti,
Audiofly, Dorian Paic, Boris Werner.

He has played big venues such as Circoloco party at Row14 (Barcelona), Space (Ibiza),
The one (Barcelona), Blvd (Barcelona) , Mac Arena (Barcelona)

Forging ties with the barcelona underground scene, creating Common People and is an
integral part of the Barcelona collective's vision for the future.