Pachyman

Biography

Pachyman is the stage name of Pachy García, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and dub innovator born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Immersed in the island’s vibrant reggae and punk scenes from a young age, García played guitar and keys in local reggae bands throughout high school, developing a deep appreciation for the experimental and rhythmic possibilities of Caribbean music. In 2012, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he joined the post-punk band Prettiest Eyes and began exploring new musical directions, teaching himself drums and embracing a DIY approach to music-making.

By 2019, García launched his solo project as Pachyman, constructing a home studio (333 House) where he meticulously recreated the vintage sound of 1970s dub using analog gear and classic production techniques. His early albums paid homage to dub pioneers, but over time, Pachyman’s work evolved to incorporate elements of lovers rock, krautrock, chillwave, and Puerto Rican percussion, culminating in albums like 'Switched-On' (2023) and 'Another Place' (2025). Renowned for his live performances, where he mixes tracks in real time, Pachyman has become a leading figure in modern dub, extending the genre’s legacy with his cross-genre experimentation and personal touch.

Pachyman’s music is characterized by its reverence for repetition, space, and echo, but also by a willingness to push boundaries, blending influences from post-punk, jazz fusion, and electronic music. Through his self-produced recordings and engaging online presence, especially during the pandemic, he has both honored and expanded the tradition of dub, inspiring a new generation of listeners and musicians.

Fun Facts

• Pachyman is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays and records every instrument on his albums, including drums, bass, guitar, and keys.
• He built his home studio, 333 House, in the basement of his Los Angeles residence, using thrifted vintage microphones and analog tape machines.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, his weekly live-streamed studio performances gained a devoted online following, with fans eagerly awaiting his Saturday videos.
• Pachyman’s musical evolution includes blending dub with krautrock, chillwave, and Puerto Rican percussion, pushing the boundaries of traditional dub.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• King Tubby - Major stylistic influence; introduced Pachyman to dub's experimental mixing. (Augustus Pablo records produced by King Tubby) [1970s (influence discovered in high school, cited throughout career)]
• Scientist - Stylistic influence; inspired Pachyman’s approach to sound and mixing. (Classic Scientist dub albums) [1970s–1980s (influence discovered in high school, cited throughout career)]

Key Collaborators

• Prettiest Eyes - Band member (bassist, keyboardist) after moving to Los Angeles. (Prettiest Eyes albums and performances) [2012–2019]
• MNDSGN - Live performance collaborator (shared bill at Motorco Music Hall). (Live shows) [2025]
• Gabriel De Rosa - Live performance collaborator (shared bill at Motorco Music Hall). (Live shows) [2025]

Artists Influenced

• Emerging dub and experimental producers (unnamed) - Inspired by Pachyman’s online tutorials and live-streamed performances, especially during the pandemic. (Social media videos, Saturday studio sessions) [2020–present]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. All Night Long
2. Destroy The Empire (The Return of…)
3. Ta Que Tiembla - Pachyman Remix
4. Trago Coqueto (Switched-On)
5. Sunset Sound (The Return of…)
6. El Benson (The Return of…)
7. In Love
8. SJU (Another Place)
9. Towards The Mountain
10. Trago Coqueto (Switched-On)

External Links

• Spotify
• MusicBrainz

Tags: #dub