Eric Estornel, American producer born in Texas (1978), based in Spain since 2010. Known as Maceo Plex, Maetrik, and Mariel Ito. Runs Ellum Audio label since 2011. Started DJing in 1993; producing late '90s. Evolved from festival house to darker techno. Released on Crosstown Rebels, Kompakt, Minus. Mixed DJ-Kicks (2013) and Fabric 98 (2018). Key albums: Life Index (2011), Solar (2017). Married to Christine Mooneyhan (Maars/Odd Parents).