A world of black roses: inside the dark, emotional sound of The Pinher

Artist

The Pinher

Real name

José Pintor Hernández

Origin

Mexico

Mood

Dark · Emotional · Atmospheric

Genres

Deep house · Afro house · Bass house

Soir releases

“Leave”, “Oku”, “Taste”, “Luna de Cristal”

The Pinher makes music for 2 AM: dark, atmospheric and deeply emotional, a world of black roses. Behind the name is José Pintor Hernández, a Mexican producer whose catalogue on Soir Records moves from deep house to Afro house to bass house without ever losing its shadowy, heartfelt character. His releases include “Leave”, “Oku” with Zack Orsen, “Taste” with JoshBR and the new “Luna de Cristal”.

This is the complete guide to The Pinher: who he is, what makes his sound so distinctive, every Soir Records release and where to listen.

Who is The Pinher?

The Pinher is the artist name of José Pintor Hernández, a producer from Mexico. His music is defined less by a single genre than by a feeling: dark and emotional, with an atmosphere that pulls the listener inward. He calls it a world of black roses, beautiful, a little melancholic and full of mystery.

A dark and emotional sound

Where much of dance music aims for bright euphoria, The Pinher goes the other way. His records are built on moody chords, deep low end and atmospheric textures that feel made for late nights and city lights. They are club records with an inner life, music you can dance to and get lost in at the same time.

A Mexican producer with a global outlook

Mexico has one of the most vibrant electronic music cultures in the Americas, from the clubs of Mexico City and Guadalajara to the world-famous jungle and beach parties of Tulum. The Pinher brings that energy into a darker, more introspective space, and releases his music for a worldwide audience.

“Leave”: The Pinher’s deep house

“Leave” is The Pinher at his most intimate. A deep house record, it shows how well his dark, emotional style suits the genre’s slower, more soulful groove. It is the ideal entry point to his music, and you can play it directly on this page.

“Oku” with Zack Orsen: The Pinher’s Afro house

On “Oku”, The Pinher joins fellow Mexican producer Zack Orsen for an Afro house record. The hypnotic percussion and rolling groove of Afro house meet The Pinher’s atmospheric shadows, and Zack Orsen’s heat on the drop gives the collaboration real energy.

“Taste” with JoshBR: The Pinher’s bass house

“Taste”, a collaboration with EDM producer JoshBR, takes The Pinher into bass house: heavier, punchier and built for peak-time energy. It proves his dark aesthetic works just as well at full power as it does in the deep end.

“Luna de Cristal”: the newest chapter

“Luna de Cristal”, Spanish for “crystal moon”, is The Pinher’s newest release on Soir Records. The title fits his world perfectly: night-time, fragile and beautiful. It is available now on Spotify and all major platforms.

Deep house, Afro house and bass house: one identity

Most producers are defined by a genre. The Pinher is defined by a mood. Deep house gives his music soul and space, Afro house gives it rhythm and ritual, and bass house gives it weight and attack. Across all three, the dark, emotional thread stays intact, which is what makes a The Pinher record instantly recognisable.

The Pinher on Soir Records

Soir Records is an independent international dance music label that releases music from producers around the world and helps them build careers that last. With four releases, “Leave”, “Oku”, “Taste” and “Luna de Cristal”, The Pinher is one of the label’s most prolific artists, and his music features across Soir Records’ curated Spotify playlists, including Afro House 2026 and Workout Music.

How to listen to The Pinher

• Spotify: follow The Pinher on Spotify and save “Leave”, “Oku”, “Taste” and “Luna de Cristal”.
• All platforms: stream “Leave” on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and more via the official link.
• Instagram: follow @the_pinher for new music.

The The Pinher listening guide

Every artist has moments where their music makes the most sense. Here is where The Pinher’s records feel most at home, and where to go next once you have played them on repeat.

Perfect moments for The Pinher’s music

• 2 AM club moments
• Night drives through the city
• Dark, atmospheric playlists
• Workout sessions with an edge

If you like The Pinher, explore

Listeners who connect with The Pinher’s sound will find kindred spirits in the work of Adriatique, Mind Against, Innellea and Damian Lazarus. That is the musical neighbourhood The Pinher belongs to, and the kind of company these records keep in a great playlist.

More from Soir Records

On Soir Records, fans of The Pinher should also discover Iskorbeatz, ISHNLV and ofen, three labelmates whose music shares the same attention to groove, mood and detail. You can browse every artist on the Soir Records artists page and every single on the releases page.

Why The Pinher is one to watch

In a crowded scene, a distinctive mood is the rarest asset of all, and The Pinher has one. Dark, emotional and atmospheric, his music moves confidently across deep house, Afro house and bass house while staying unmistakably his. For anyone who likes their dance music with a little shadow, The Pinher’s world of black roses is waiting.

Listen to The Pinher

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