ABOUT
Why Pesticide Free Music?
Jan Böker, founder and producer answers this question:
In a musical landscape largely dominated by commercial forces and standardized production models, Pesticide Free Music has established itself as a unique presence within Mexico City’s independent music scene. Its work is grounded in the pursuit of an organic, authentic sound that remains deeply connected to the artistic vision of each composer and performer.
One of its most significant achievements has been the creation of a platform that brings together musicians from different generations, nationalities, and artistic backgrounds, fostering creative collaborations that combine sonic excellence with artistic sensitivity. Its catalog across digital platforms reflects both sustained activity and remarkable aesthetic diversity within the realms of jazz and improvised music, featuring numerous emerging ensembles whose prominence continues to grow steadily.
Pesticide Free Music’s approach champions attentive listening, artistic depth, and creative freedom, distancing itself from the immediate pressures of the marketplace. In an environment where speed often takes precedence over reflection and exploration, the label provides a space dedicated to contemplation, experimentation, and musical excellence. Through this vision, it has become an important reference point for artists seeking to develop a distinctive voice, as well as for audiences interested in discovering musical works defined by identity, creative risk, and enduring artistic value.
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Jan Boker, founder of Pesticide Free Music, is a music producer and mixing engineer whom artists and producers turn to for the realization of Jazz, World Music, and other “organic” music projects.
His work is centered on supporting emerging musicians, taking on the role of a catalyst for creative opportunities. He dedicates most of his time to mixing, through which he brings his own aesthetic vision to each project. The result is a sound that musicians describe as natural, open, and immersive.