KI/KI

In the space of just a few years, KI/KI has emerged as one of the most exciting and influential voices in electronic music. From selling out 20,000 capacity shows and being named a Spotify Global Equal Ambassador, to gracing the cover of DJ Mag during Amsterdam Dance Event, she’s reshaping the global rave landscape on her own terms.

The slash in her name – KI/KI – isn’t just a symbol. It’s a mission statement, a meeting point between nostalgia and the new. She made history as the first woman to win the Dutch Edisons Pop Award and sold out her 5 HOURS NYC show – part of her signature extended set series – in just 30 seconds. Her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and iconic headline b2b set with Job Jobse that conjured a crowd of 50,000 to the Alpha stage at Lowlands, has further cemented her as a driving presence on both underground and mainstage circuits and with over 1.3 million monthly Spotify listeners, her impact resonates far beyond the dance floor.

Her sound is a radiant, hypnotic blend of classic 90s touchstones, shot through with modern energy. From her underground roots as a resident at Amsterdam’s queer bastion Spielraum, she’s since played back-to-back sets with legends like Armin van Buuren, whilst remaining a regular at the techno institutions Berghain, Bassiani and The Bunker New York.

As a producer and collaborator, KI/KI’s creative ambition runs just as deep. Known for certified bangers like the acid-laced anthem 5 Mins Of Acid, and the dizzying remix of Felix’s classic ‘Don’t You Want Me’, plus her infectious 2025 take on ‘What’s a girl to do’ from the Dutch legend Fatima Yamaha, her sonic palette is always evolving. And yet, for all the intensity, it’s her joy that resonates most.

With an array of new music on the horizon and an international fanbase growing fast, KI/KI continues to expand her universe – always on the edge between extremes, always in motion.

Dr. G

Every weekend, a new dancefloor falls under the spell of Dr.G’s high‑energy tracks. His signature blend of hard groove, ghetto trance, and techno sets fire to clubs from Europe to Australia.

Inspired by raw old-school underground vibes and the electric pulse of Brussels, Dr. G crafts sets that leave no room for breath, swinging rhythms and punchy melodies with groovy baselines, keeping the crowd on edge. Backed by heavyweights like Fumi, Biianco, Funk Tribu, Fenrick and BadBoombox, his bangers have become secret weapons in venues and festival worldwide. With recent releases on Tribe, Sesh, HotMeal, and Polyamor, Dr.G builds from a deep sense of groove, shaping dynamic cuts that pull from a wide palette of sounds.

Starting as a producer and evolving into a powerhouse behind the decks, he’s already stormed stages like Tomorrowland, Mondo Disko, Intercell, now setting sights on Awakenings, Verknipt, and beyond.

Get ready! No breaks. Just beats

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Azo

One of the craziest girls on the block and thriving force behind tasteful parties in Brussels such as “Queer Future Club”, and resident at Kiosk Radio. This multi-faced artist makes a heavy and modern fusion of Acid, Techno, Trance, inherited from the Uk hardcore and the Detroit techno era.Her unlimited “power of love” brings the partygoers into an incredible trip through music. Producer, keyboardist, DJ, and sound engineer, Azo has performed in the best international venues like : Boiler Room, Dour Festival (be), Nuits Sonores (fr), Tomorrowland (be), Sonar Off, (sp) Positive education (fr), Macki festival, (fr) , Astropolis (fr), Watergate, (de) Concrete (fr), Rex Club (fr), C12 (be), Horst (be), Couleur Café (be), Hoer (de), Listen Festival (be), Km 25 (fr) la Gaité lyrique (fr), Transbordeur (fr), Fuse (Be), Renate (de), Paradise City Festival (be), Rinse France, (fr) The Lot radio (NY), N10 (ca), Phoque off Festival (ca)…

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Zouzibabe

Hailing from Brussels, Zouzibabe has quickly become a key figure in the city’s flourishing scene.

Paradise City festival’s programmer by day, she seamlessly transitions into a DJ at night, bringing infectious and uplifting energy to the dancefloor. Her sets weave through vivacious
house and break tunes, with proud R&B influences and a dash of pop. Her music radiates optimism and spontaneity, always staying on the warm and funky side.

A regular of Belgian institutions like C12, Fuse, La Cabane and Ampere, as well as major festivals such as Listen!, Dour and Horst, her presence spreads across the country’s nightlife. She can also be heard on her monthly residency on Kiosk Radio, along with shows on Refuge Worldwide, Hör, Rinse France and Operator Radio.

Away from the decks, she runs the feminist collective ‘Rebel’, committed to reshaping the club scene for the better, striving for a safer and more inclusive environment.

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Teecra

Echoing, teecra’s progressive musical selections channel an unabating sense of positivity, powering both herself and the dance floor.

Whether it is psychedelic grooves, jackin’ acid, or exhilarating hard house, Teecra’s main focus is on fun, driving rhythms, that uplift all into state of giddy euphoria. Her progressive musical selections channel an unabating sense of positivity, echoing her own effervescent, bubbly personality.

At the heart of everything she does in life is an ardent focus on increasing representation of trans people, particularly behind the scenes in the music industry. The past few years have seen her taking her activism international, with several artist management jobs at overseas festivals giving her even more opportunities, all whilst working at FOLD as Marketing co-Manager.

Maraschino

Maraschino's a night lover and a sound seeker. Her sets pulse with raw energy, weaving together heavy weight breaks, deep bass, and driving techno—always pushing forward with momentum. From gritty electro to percussive booty beats, she builds tension and release, locking the floor into motion.

Her love for sound runs deep, sparked by childhood memories of her mom blasting La Rocca classics on the road. That early exposure to high-energy club sounds shaped her instinct for
dancefloor electricity, a feeling she now channels into every set.
Driven by her passion for inclusivity and expression, Maraschino also founded HER collective, a dynamic platform that champions FLINTAX talent. HER is more than just an event; it’s a vibrant community dedicated to highlighting underrepresented voices and fostering an environment where diverse artists can thrive.

Riana Holley

Riana Holley, a DJ from Bruges, is a captivating artist who takes you on a journey through her vibrant world of bouncy techno.

In her sets, she creatively blends different niches of electronic music into a refreshing new sound. with playful yet powerful energy, she pushes boundaries in the music scene and delivers an experience that is always fresh and full of surprises.

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DC Noises

Born in Antwerp, DC Noises is an undeniable force energizing the city’s nightlife. This DJ and event curator has carved a lasting imprint on Antwerp’s musical landscape. His path into music began at home, digging through his father’s record collection, where DC Noises unearthed the foundation of his passion.

Influenced by UK Garage, Speed Garage, Breakbeat, and other British driven styles, he crafted a unique sound identity that distinguishes him from the crowd. As the driving mind behind ‘Freed,’ DC Noises has shaped six years of standout events, consistently filling venues through the magnetic pull of the British sound. A refined selector, he explores deep musical archives, uncovers forgotten treasures, and effortlessly taps into rising waves.

Having shared stages with artists such as Call Super, Interplanetary Criminal, Bakey, Conducta, Kettama, Chase & Status, Sammy Virji, Mella Dee, Notion and others, DC Noises continues to demonstrate his versatility. A highlight in his journey was opening twice for Fred Again.. in Brussels.

Alongside his DJ craft, DC Noises is widely recognized for his broad musical knowledge, enriching his artistic persona. Since recently, he is also co‑founder of the label dBA Records, where they aim to spotlight electronic club music with a UK‑inspired twist. His distinctive contributions have firmly established him as a cornerstone of Antwerp’s nightlife.

Marcel Dettmann

Invisible Hand DJ and producer Marcel Dettmann is recognised as one of the most influential proponents of contemporary Techno. Widely associated with iconic places – Berlin, Berghain and Hard Wax – Dettmann stays true to his roots by consistently innovating his interpretation of electronic music, integrating art with the scene. Raised in the former GDR in a small town near Berlin, Dettmann had already begun to develop his passion for electronic music in his youth days. Bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure and Front 242, as well as Post-Punk and Industrial, count as his earliest influences, long before he discovered his affinity for Techno.

Dettmann quests tirelessly for new ways and inspiration to further develop his own concept of electronic music. His labels MDR (Marcel Dettmann Records) and Bad Manners (launched in 2019) serve as a platform upon which to shape his musical vision, and through its releases launch new talent onto the Techno scene. As a curator and producer, Dettmann fosters the call to create in a way which is equally timeless and innovative.

His own releases comprise two albums on Ostgut Ton, numerous singles and remixes for artists of various genres – Junior Boys, Fever Ray, Moderat, Commix, Clark and Laibach to name a few. Furthermore, he has produced compilation albums for London’s fabric club, Berlin's Berghain, the Belgian techno label Music Man, as well as one issue each of the DJ Kicks (!K7 Records) and Selectors series (Dekmantel).

Outside of the club context, Marcel Dettmann has established himself as a multi-faceted artist. He designed the sound concept for New Works, an exhibition of photographer Frederike von Rauch, contributed to the contemporary dance project MASSE – together with Frank Wiedemann and choreographer Nadja Saidakowa in cooperation with Berghain and the Berlin State Ballet. His single “Seduction feat. Emika” provided the soundtrack to director and screenwriter Parker Ellerman’s short film of the same name.

As a passionate DJ and one of the faces of Berghain, Dettmann seeks to inspire his listeners with sounds both reduced and rough, balanced by emotional and surprising moments throughout his sets. Between pure Techno, banging Chicago, tracks old and new of the past twenty- five years, Marcel Dettmann communicates his message with an apparent effortlessness.

SALOME

DJ SALOME, born in Tbilisi, Georgia, has emerged as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene after her move to Berlin, where she’s currently based. As a DJ, producer, and resident of the infamous party Herrensauna, her music is a rousing blend of electro, techno and acid (amongst numerous other genres).

She’s been playing for some of the most notorious festivals and clubs worldwide, including Primavera Sound, Tomorrowland, Dour Festival, Sonar, Dekmantel, Monegros, Draaimolen, Body Movements, WIRE, and Fold, Basement, Nitsa to name a few. In a short amount of time, she gained recognition by legends like DJ Stingray, Skee Mask, Boys Noize, MCR-T and Anetha, to name a few.

Ako

Ako is a head to toes vinyl maniac. Her experimental approach to techno is a mosaic of oldschool gems from the 90s and deep dive into diverse styles such as trans; breakbeat; dubstep; house. She’s patchworking different textures and looses the boundaries between genres to perform a ride full of surprises and energetic charge. Her sound is built on progressive melodies, echo if Detroit, funky twists, hard groove patterns, cold raw bangers and a full on 909 power. Expect unexpected.

Ava Eva

Brussels-based DJ Ava Eva brings a unique blend of intention and intuition, channeling nostalgia and curiosity through house-driven energy, bass-heavy cuts, and hypnotic rhythms. Sounds that feel both timeless and freshly unexplored. Known for weaving together rare yet seemingly familiar tracks, she creates an atmosphere that’s as thoughtful as it is energetic.

Beyond the club, she extends this narrative by curating club nights and podcasts around the concept of anemoia: a sense of nostalgia for a time or place never actually experienced. For each edition she invites guest DJs to share their own take on the theme, resulting in surprising selections and strong storytelling.

Aroh DJ

Born and raised in-and-around Brussels, Aroh DJ has spent the last decade pushing underground music as a DJ, label-head and curator in the Belgian capital. Never the man of the hour, yet somehow always on point.

With a broad sonic palette, he brings a selection of tunes deeply rooted in the archive of the subterranean music catalogs and yet is ever in the search of those fresh cuts. In a club context his musical style is wide-ranging with a track selection leaning towards the dramatic and obscure. Forever flirting with the outskirts of Techno, Wave, EBM and Rave but always transfusing them into a solid package regardless of BPM. As a resident of Kiosk Radio he also hosts a monthly show in Brussels where you can catch him floating along the borders of (Post)-Punk, Downtempo/IDM and electronica.

At the helm of Kontakt Group, the label and event series he co-founded in 2017, he has been releasing records and tapes from artists close to his more alternative musical taste in wave, post-punk and electronica.

Casper

Casper is a Brussels-based DJ, composer and label owner with an uncompromising spirit. Born in the cold northern part of Russia, Karelia, she grew up questioning the limits and expectations imposed by her environment, refusing to fit into boundaries that didn't feel like her own. Her style was shaped by a classical music education, Latin choreography, DIY alternative parties and a love for big beat music from her brother’s cassettes. She built her artistic journey on courage, curiosity and authenticity.

She specializes in thoughtfully blending raw and edgy styles with a focus on building a long-term relationship with the crowd. By allowing space for idm, industrial, deconstructed club, dusty alternative, glitchy house, moody post-punk, minimalistic bleep, dreamy shoegaze, funny footwork, and beyond, it’s the brutal flexibility of Casper’s DJing that gives her sound its unique originality.

Casper’s style at large can be heard via her residency with Kiosk Radio, spots on NTS, Rinse and Mutant - and a dispersion of obscure recordings online that appeal to her more exploratory and avant-garde tastes.

In 2025, Casper launched her first show and event series called Ghost Club, designed for empathic and curious listeners. Besides that, with her partner LHU (no id label) they released a first track – downtempo and spooky ‘Half’ which started a new chapter in her journey to not only being a part of the music community but also a creator with a unique vision for its future.

MIMI

Maria Muehombo, operating under the name M I M I, is a multitalented DJ and transdisciplinary artist based in Brussels. Born in Lusaka, she arrived in Belgium at a young age and has since made a name for herself in the Belgian nightlife scene, as well as performing internationally on esteemed platforms such as NTS Radio (UK), Red Light Radio (NL), Boiler Room (BCN), Electrafrik (Dakar), Nyege Nyege (UG) and many more.

Her work is driven by an ongoing conversation with nature, drawing inspiration from the boundaries between thenatural world and the human-made, specifically focusing on the impact of the Anthropocene. Exploring the paradoxical relationship between classical music, club music, all infused with experimental soundscapes, percussions & rhythms of her African heritage. Incorporating her Afro-European cultural heritage and shamanic practices through various mediums, she seamlessly blends multiple genres, palettes, and textures to create a unique and forward-thinking sound.

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Lost Frequencies

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Avalon Emerson

Avalon Emerson 2026 Bio Now one of dance music’s most respected DJs, Avalon Emerson first made a name for herself in the storied warehouse scene of her birthplace, San Francisco, before relocating to Berlin in 2013. Over a decade of performances at the famed Berghain led to appearances at numerous festivals around the world which all cemented Emerson as perennially in demand.

Her DJ sets transcend the confines of time or genre by recontextualizing dance music from previous eras among contemporary sounds weaving together house, techno, new wave, disco, and rave obscurities with her own productions and edits.

In 2019 she launched 9000 Dreams, her own international series of events, as the curatorial expression of her musical vision. Showcasing the breadth of her eclectic taste over the course of a club night, artists on the lineup range from heavy hitters to exciting new names.

In 2020, she released her first full-length collection: a contribution to the long-running DJ-Kicks series (which Resident Advisor described as “The sound of a well-honed DJ at the top of her game.”), nestled alongsi de a steady stream of remix releases for the likes of Four Tet, Slowdive, Robyn and more.

Next up was 2023’s Avalon Emerson &the Charm, an instant classic which saw Emerson exploring her singing voice and more traditional songwriting outside of the bounda ries of her dance music work. Created after a move to New York, the resulting& the Charm album was released to critical acclaim, landing on numerous critics’ best-of -the - year lists.

In 2025 Avalon focused on her DJ career with a heavy schedule of worldwide touring including a 9000 Dreams tour, a celebrated closing slot at Dekmantel festival, and the release of Perpetual Emotion Machine, a series of singles created for her DJ sets, spanning genres and decades, and delivered as a living, evolving project.

In 2026 the stage is now set for her to carve out a wholly unique path starting with the release of the propulsive, breakbeat assisted “Eden” and the announcement of Written into Changes, the second full length from the Avalon Emerson & the Charm project and the first to be released by indie powerhouse Dead Oceans. A slate of worldwide & the Charm tour dates will follow.

Ben UFO b2b Joy Orbison

As one of the co-founders of Hessle Audio, Ben UFO has been responsible, alongside Pearson Sound and Pangaea, for some of the most varied and ground breaking releases of recent years. Having become immersed in the still emerging dubstep scenes in London and Leeds in 2005, his musical taste was shaped primarily by the DMZ and Sub Dub nights taking place in those cities. However, as tastes have shifted and scenes have fragmented, Ben UFO's approach to the music and to Hessle Audio itself has developed.

As BPMs have dropped and influences have broadened, so too has the vision of Ben UFO's DJing. He remains one of the few DJs in the UK to have made an impact without a production career to fall back on, and as such his reputation is solely the result of his skill as a selector and as a mixer. As a result he remains in a position to fully explore sounds both old and new, across the worlds of house and garage, dubstep and grime, and further into the past. This level of commitment to the dance music of the last two decades has led to a collection of records which reflects the position London has long held as a city responsible for the constant development of forward thinking music.

Joy Orbison — the moniker of London-based producer Peter O’Grady — is currently in the most vital phase of his career. Long celebrated as a defining voice in the UK underground, he finds himself at a rare juncture where underground credibility and broad cultural resonance not only coexist but actively fuel one another.

In recent years, O’Grady’s work has taken on a new clarity of intent. His 2021 debut mixtape, still slipping vol. 1, marked a quiet turning point: a deeply personal collection that wove together cutting-edge production, intimate spoken-word interludes from family, and contributions from artists like James Massiah, Léa Sen, Herron, and Tyson.
Released via XL Recordings, it felt less like a debut album than a pirate transmission from a parallel London — one where tenderness and sonic pressure are two sides of the same coin. The critical response reflected this nuance: still slipping won “Best Album” at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards and was praised by Resident Advisor and The Guardian for its emotional clarity and resistance to conventional formats.

Overmono (DJ Set)

Overmono were on a roll before lockdown. As the top YouTube comment for their Joy Orbison collaboration track ‘Bromley’ put it, “so this is the track that was on every 5 minutes at Warehouse Project. ”That track and the duo’s own ‘Le Tigre’ were played out constantly by the likes of Four Tet and Ben UFO, the former also hiring the duo to remix his track ‘Teenage Birdsong’.

Then there are their edits. Thom Yorke was so impressed by the duo’s versions of ‘Not The News’that he let them release the tracks on their own Polykicks label. Add to that their cheeky version of Rosalia –‘A Palé’,which caught the ear and the eye of the respected flamenco artist, as well as being a highlight of their live performances pre-lockdown.

Then the world abruptly stopped, all their forthcoming gigs were cancelled and suddenly Overmono were able to fully commit their energy to their legendary Bromley studio. It’s was during this time that the duo feel they’ve been able to realise exactly what Overmono’s music should be. “Our work together had so far been about exploring and defining what Overmono is... and we feel like we’ve got this now”.

Daria Kolosova

Daria was born in the small town of Lutugino in eastern Ukraine. Her love for music was instilled by her father, and her devotion to electronic music began at the age of nine when she first heard “Diesel Power” by The Prodigy. Her passion grew even stronger when her mother sent her to music school, where she studied piano. Drawn to DJing from an early age, Daria embraced her vocation, which led to her first performance in February 2010. Following her debut, she continued performing actively in clubs across Luhansk and other cities, while also organizing her own parties.

After being inspired by Kyiv’s electronic scene and immersing herself in the vast spectrum of electronic music genres, Daria refined her taste and relocated to Kyiv. There, she became a resident DJ at Keller, performing under the alias Dar:k, and co-launched the party series Materia UA. After some time of being deeply involved in the scene, Daria eventually began performing under her real name, leaving the Dar:k moniker as an experimental project. She went on to headline most of Kyiv’s underground nightclubs, including K41, Closer, and Otel, and expanded internationally, securing bookings at high-profile events and venues across Europe and beyond. Today, Daria is one of the fastest-rising names in the techno scene. She has played at some of the world’s most renowned institutions, with frequent bookings at Berghain, Bassiani, Fabric, and London’s Fold, as well as major festivals such as Tomorrowland, Junction 2, Awakenings, and Time Warp. During her first Ibiza season, she also performed at Amnesia, Hï, and DC-10.

As a DJ, Daria never aims to deliver what is expected of her. Instead, she strives to express her personal narratives through music. She views music as the most genuine form of communication, empathy, and unity - a tool that allows her to transform her energy into stories shared with people on the dance floor. She seeks not only to deliver a danceable and enjoyable set but also to inspire and introduce the crowd to something fresh and daring. Daria’s style is rooted in dynamic and groovy techno, often infused with elements of breakbeat, electro, hardcore, or jungle, making her performances rich in variety and full of unpredictability.

Oppidan

Undoubtedly one of the fastest rising names in UK Garage, Oppidan has made a name for herself with her distinctive production style blending 2-step, 4x4 NUKG, Hip-Hop, Soul, Grime and UK Bass influences. At this relatively early stage of her career, she has had releases on the Night Bass, 24 Hour Garage Girls and Steppers Club as well as being an active part of the Kiwi Rekord’s roster. Oppidan’s technical skill and individuality doesn’t stop at production either. She’s also established herself as a phenomenal DJ, playfully blurring the lines between UK Garage, Funky, Grime and House.

Patrick Mason

Electrifying, genre-defying, and unapologetically bold, Patrick Mason is shaking the foundations of club culture and conjuring a global movement that merges sound, style, and performance art into one unstoppable force.

With a presence as magnetic as his sets, Mason has quickly evolved from reshaping Berlin's underground circuit to commanding some of the world's biggest stages–
from Coachella to Tomorrowland - mesmerizing audiences and confounding expectations along the way.

Patrick’s sets fuse high - octane techno and deeply rhythmic house with the flair of the runway draped in a cunty spirit of rebellion: his performances are not just heard - they're experienced. And drawing on his background in design, visual arts and fashion, he continues to blur the line between club night and cultural moment, making every appearance a work of art.

If dancing is like dreaming with your feet - then Patrick Mason is the weaver of dreams for the dancefloors of today.

Girls Don’t Sync

Girls Don’t Sync - Gaia Ahuja (aka G33), Hannah Lynch, Sophia Ryalls (aka Sophia Violet), and Matty Chiabi, the women of Girls Don’t Sync, are redefining the electronic music landscape globally with their electrifying sets and unwavering commitment to inclusivity, culture, and connection. GDS was born out of Liverpool, but its roots stretch across the UK. Matty and Gaia, school friends from South London, took separate paths for university with Matty heading to Manchester and Gaia to Liverpool, where she began working in a club. There, she met Sophia, a student DJ from Salisbury who had moved to Liverpool for university. The two bonded over music, often playing at the club together. In the midst of those connections, Gaia and native Scouser Hannah also crossed paths through their work at a local youth club, running DJ workshops. Naturally, Matty, a frequent visitor to Liverpool, became part of the scene, with the city’s tightly-knit creative community fostering collaboration and support from one another – the rest is history.

The group initially started as an event series, with all four women working as promoters, booking DJs, and curating the nights. As they played more back-to-back sets, their undeniable chemistry organically evolved into a collective. Gradually building their reputation in underground spaces, playing grassroots venues across Liverpool and London, and embracing a DIY ethos that shaped both their sound and their community, they emerged at an exciting time for UK club music. Despite the challenges of COVID, GDS became a force within the scene, pushing a fresh, genre-blurring energy that resonated with dancefloors far beyond their city origins. Rooted in UK club staples like garage, house, and bass-driven sounds, GDS injects their own unique twists, blending influences from the Black diaspora, South Asian samples, and euphoric rave classics. Each member brings a distinct voice, contributing to a collective identity that refuses to be boxed in. GDS celebrates diverse cultures, pushing the boundaries of electronic music and creating genre-blurring experiences that unite dance floors worldwide.

Beyond the decks, GDS's platform is solely intended to uplift marginalised communities, advocate for causes close to their hearts, and open doors for the next generation of DJs. Whether amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices, advocating for the Type 1 diabetes community, or championing underrepresented artists by sharing the stage with them, GDS is driven by purpose. Their back-to-back performances reflect a synergy that goes beyond music – it's a shared mission to foster unity and inspire change.Their unwavering mission has earned them widespread recognition. In 2022, GDS won DJ Mag’s Best of British Breakthrough DJ award. By 2024, they performed at sold-out shows across Australia and New Zealand, earning a spot on MixMag’s ’25 DJs Who Defined the Year.’ Recently, they were shortlisted for the BBC Radio 1 Dance Impact Award. Now, as artists and producers under their own imprint, FOURMATION RECORDS, GDS is ready to shake up the scene with original music, starting with their debut single Come Thru, which they released at the end of last year and consequent track Gunshots, which they released at the end of January. With upcoming performances at Mighty Hoopla, Boomtown, Parklife, and Reading & Leeds, Girls Don’t Sync continues to make waves – one beat, one dance floor, and one unforgettable experience at a time.

DC Noises B2B Arter

DC Noises is an Antwerp-based DJ with an intense love for the UK club scene. He tinkers with different genres, such as UK Garage; Speed Garage; Grime; Jungle; Baile Funk, and UK Funky, to achieve a unique sound!

His affection was born from digging into daddy's jungle records and a love for London. Cheeky wobblers and pounding breaks combined with some of UK funkiest grime are his trademarks! Together with his brother, he is also organiser of Freed, a concept where he tries to highlight the UK scene here in Belgium.

ATRIP

After a hot streak of unmissable single releases this year, rising electronic producer & DJ ATRIP is now ready to share his highly anticipated new mixtape, TANZPARTEI II, dropping on October 4th. Following the success of his first TANZPARTEI mixtape in 2023, TANZPARTEI II represents an exciting evolution in ATRIP’s sound and artistic direction. The new mixtape showcases the producer’s deepened ambition to push boundaries, incorporating a diverse range of collaborators from both inside and outside the electronic music sphere. ATRIP comments on the mixtape: "Following my first mixtape release in May 2023, I wanted to be more ambitious in collaborating with artists outside my lane, including rappers like Bawo and KAM-BU, in order to push my own artistic identity into new territories as well as open the TANZPARTEI world to new emotions. Poté and TeaMarrr also contributed amazing vocals for the tape. A core part of this mixtape sequence is the community I have been curating around it — it feels like it’s finally coming to life with this second mixtape, playing shows and testing the music in front of crowds this time has been a big part of the process."

TANZPARTEI II features standout collaborations from ‘Ocean’ and ‘Dun That’ with KAM-BU & TeaMarr, as well as Bawo on ‘Talking Too Much’; a reflection of ATRIP’s ethos to blend genres andemotions. The mixtape captures a broad spectrum of energy, from euphoric high points to introspective moments, all while staying true to his trademark blend of vibrant, kinetic production. ‘Friday (Alone Right Now)’, the latest single and focus track for the mixtape, has already become a staple in ATRIP’s DJ sets throughout the year, earning heavy rotation from prominent DJs such as Barry Can’t Swim, Joy Anonymous, and salute. Its infectious groove and dance floor-ready energy have made it a fan favourite, setting the stage for the larger-than-life sound of TANZPARTEI II. ATRIP will be wrapping up an incredible year by hitting the road alongside some of the biggest names in electronic music. He will be joining Disclosure at their night for Warehouse Project, supporting Barry Can’t Swim at his three O2 Academy Brixton shows on 1st, 2nd & 3rd November, before making his debut across North America, with a 7-date tour where he will touch down in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC amongst others. He will wrap up the year with his headline show at Phonox on 28th November as he continues to build on the incredible momentum he’s developed over the past year, solidifying his position as one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative
names on the circuit.Having already gained recognition from the likes of HAAi, Bonobo, Disclosure, Barry Can’t Swim, Seinfeld and Lil Silva, as well as millions of organic streams, ATRIP is poised to make a major impact with TANZPARTEI II. His commitment to cultivating a genuine community around his music - from his renowned pub meet-ups to fostering relationships with fans via WhatsApp - is a testament to his dedication to creating a shared experience that transcends the club.

Kim Turnbull

Kim Turnbull is a London-based creative who has crafted a multifaceted career as an international DJ and model. At just 25, her diverse musical identity—rooted in early exposure to music and enriched by her travels—have quickly set her apart.

 As a DJ, Kim is known and celebrated for her genre-blending sets, spanning hip-hop, afrobeats, amapiano, and electronic music. During lockdown, Kim took her passion for DJing seriously, earning her first gigs after posting clips online. Since then she has performed across Europe, Africa, the US, and Asia at festivals, clubs, and cultural events, including Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo this summer, where she performed for around 30,000 people alongside fast-growing DJs Tommy Gold and Gjin Lipa. Kim’s reputation spans both fashion and music, with performances for luxury houses including Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and Louis Vuitton. Most recently, she played at the Patina Maldives Festival and Formula 1 Singapore, strengthening her standing as a DJ known for her international appeal, energetic sets, and cross-cultural musical sensibility.

 Alongside her music career, Kim has built a strong presence in fashion. She has fronted major global campaigns, including Marc Jacobs’ Decadence fragrance, Rimmel London, and Agent Provocateur’s SS25 swim campaign - and has worked with leading brands such as Fendi, Tommy Hilfiger, LOVE Magazine, i-D, Stüssy, Puma, and Illustrated People.

Balancing her work as a DJ, model, and creative collaborator, Kim Turnbull continues to shape a versatile and modern career across both the music and fashion industries.

GJIN

"Born and bred in London, DJ and Producer GJIN is emerging from the city’s new wave of club culture. At just 20 years old, he has already performed on international stages, including opening for Mochakk at Sunny Hill Festival, alongside club shows across Europe and South America.
His sound cuts through house, tech house and garage, shaped by a sharp instinct for groove and energy.

Part of the Sugar Rush family and playing in London’s most sought after clubs like Lost, GJIN delivers high-energy sets that balance his underground sound while connecting across the whole dance floor."

Mia Koden

Mia Koden aka Sancha Ndeko she is a South London-based South Sudanese and British music producer and DJ. Initially growing up in Ghana and Nigeria soundtracked by her parents' lively stash of music from across the African continent and beyond, her formative years back in the UK had frequent soundsystem pilgrimages to spaces where roots reggae, drum & bass and dubstep could be heard. At some point during her London university days, two rusty Technics 1210’s arrived. Ndeko has since been creating and championing underground electronic music whilst building an arsenal of records traversing many sonic corners of the world.

Having made serious waves within the highly acclaimed duo Sicaria Sound with their penchant for forward-thinking 140BPM, her new alias brings along the same infectious energy and bass-and-percs-heavy sensibilities with some exciting deviations. 2023 first saw a heads-approved debut self-release ‘Hot Take / I Did’ followed by an EP for underground heroes Ilian Tape, both dipping into a familiar palette from her foundational Sicaria Sound days but with a fresh injection of 2-step, steppas dub and other electronic realms. The arrival of her 2nd 100% productions mix ‘Made By Mia Koden Vol. 2’ and its accompanying community-choice voted EPs ‘34U’ + ‘34U.2’ in 2024 built more momentum for Ndeko as a forward thinking producer including a nomination for Breakthrough Producer of 2024 from DJ Mag. With respected mixes for Dekmantel, My Analog Journal and Keep Hush - plus with more productions in the pipeline - Ndeko continues to showcase her selection of bass-weight laced with groove and unpredictable moments.

Dr. G

Every weekend, a new dancefloor falls under the spell of Dr.G’s high‑energy tracks. His signature blend of hard groove, ghetto trance, and techno sets fire to clubs from Europe to Australia.

Inspired by raw old-school underground vibes and the electric pulse of Brussels, Dr. G crafts sets that leave no room for breath, swinging rhythms and punchy melodies with groovy baselines, keeping the crowd on edge. Backed by heavyweights like Fumi, Biianco, Funk Tribu, Fenrick and BadBoombox, his bangers have become secret weapons in venues and festival worldwide. With recent releases on Tribe, Sesh, HotMeal, and Polyamor, Dr.G builds from a deep sense of groove, shaping dynamic cuts that pull from a wide palette of sounds.

Starting as a producer and evolving into a powerhouse behind the decks, he’s already stormed stages like Tomorrowland, Mondo Disko, Intercell, now setting sights on Awakenings, Verknipt, and beyond.

Get ready! No breaks. Just beats

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Toolate Groove

Emerging from Brussels, Toolate Groove is a talented producer and DJ whose musical journey started with piano, evolving from classical to jazz before diving into electronic music production. Known for blending old-school underground sounds with contemporary flair, his tracks, like "The Way I Live," celebrate musical heritage while embracing modernity. Toolate Groove curates a diverse range of genres, from soulful grooves to pumping UK Garage, capturing the essence of DJing's golden era. As a co-founder of Cosmic Breeze Records, he nurtures soulful sounds across genres. Outside of music, he also works in a scenographic/architecture studio, enriching his sonic creations with unique visual elements.

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Maraschino

Maraschino's a night lover and a sound seeker. Her sets pulse with raw energy, weaving together heavy weight breaks, deep bass, and driving techno—always pushing forward with momentum. From gritty electro to percussive booty beats, she builds tension and release, locking the floor into motion.

Her love for sound runs deep, sparked by childhood memories of her mom blasting La Rocca classics on the road. That early exposure to high-energy club sounds shaped her instinct for
dancefloor electricity, a feeling she now channels into every set.
Driven by her passion for inclusivity and expression, Maraschino also founded HER collective, a dynamic platform that champions FLINTAX talent. HER is more than just an event; it’s a vibrant community dedicated to highlighting underrepresented voices and fostering an environment where diverse artists can thrive.

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John Gilliot

Brussels-based John Gilliot is a DJ and producer mixing hard trance and techno with a strong focus on groove and energy. He started out in hard techno, but over time, his sound evolved—moving towards something more playful, more dynamic. For him, the most important thing is simple: having fun.

John has already played twice at Fuse and performed all over Belgium, bringing his high-energy sets to clubs and raves across the country. His sets are packed with rolling basslines, punchy kicks, and uplifting melodies—creating those moments where the dancefloor feels completely alive. His productions tap into that same energy, blending rave nostalgia with a fresh, modern edge

Emily Jeanne

Many artists find comfort staking their claim to a scene or genre, but leaving specifics behind and embracing the grey areas between strands of electronic music has helped Emily Jeanne emerge as one of the shining lights of dance music’s new guard

In fact, it’s those grey areas that Jeanne has always felt comfortable in. Historically a refuge for outliers in search of the esoteric, in 2024 dance music finds itself at a crossroads where maintaining a sense of the individual is harder than ever. Emily’s authentic approach to production and Djing, that pits broken beats in amongst more direct, dance floor material, IDM and Ambient derivatives can be seen as a direct reflection of the artist’s ever-shifting interior – and her comfort with a plural and undefined personal identity.

Indeed, Jeanne’s commitment to the craft itself has become her calling card. Allowing the process of experimentation to bleed into her club performances in terms of rhythm and tone – but maintaining a razor-sharp eye on quality control, Emily Jeanne weaves unique but cohesive sets as a DJ and delivers exhilarating exploits as a producer.

Her musical output including 2020’s Public by Default – and more recently, EP Blue Dawn / Ao Sen – released via Peder Mannerfelt’s much lauded eponymous imprint, is testament to this fact. In turn, each release also provides a marker in an ongoing process of personal and sonic development – charting a trajectory that can be seen stretching out into the future. Beyond her productions, a residency at Ghent’s Funke Club has allowed the artist a degree of world-building and an opportunity to stretch curatorial muscles. A regular show on Brussels’ Kiosk radio has provided the perfect environment to showcase the full breadth of her musical appreciation. As the new year unfolds, studio time meets an international touring schedule for an artist plotting a singular and personal path.

BILLY

Billy is a 23-year-old dj from the Belgian coast, based in Ghent. known for her high-energy sets that blend hardgroove, bouncy techno and trance.
Her sound is groove-focused and percussive, balancing intensity with flow.Currently holding residencies at ‘We The People’ and ‘Lighthouse’, she’s becoming a familiar name in the electronic music scene.
With performances at notable venues such as C12, Grelle Forelle, Polyamor, Radio Rudina, Decadance, Crammerock and Full Circle, her presence is steadily growing beyond borders.Her signature runs through every set, shaping an energy that feels instantly familiar, yet always evolving.

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Esin Boz

ESIN BOZ is a fresh force in Antwerp’s electronic scene. Her sets blend hypnotic melodies and rhythmic tension into immersive dancefloor narratives. Driven by deep passion and curiosity, she creates emotional atmospheres that go beyond surface-level groove. She is also the founder of RÜYA, a daytime clubbing concept focused on electronic music and creating spaces for connection and musical discovery.

Front Bench

 Front Bench is one of 199’s founders, and a key creative force behind its label. Primarily a producer, he contributes regularly to 199’s digital release series ‘Exchange’, including collaborations and split EPs with fellow resident Birrell. He has also created the label’s first vinyl EP, due out via Outside In in February. 

His DJ sets heavily incorporate his own productions and unreleased material from across the label - their unique tone always present whether it’s a warm-up or an atmospheric closing set. With sets at Lion & Lamb, Gaffe, Carpet Shop, Starlane, The Goose and All My Friends under his belt, alongside the likes of Tunik, Raphael Carrau, Loa Szala, Client_03 and Olita, he has moved crowds at all times of night and honed a truly unique sound. 

2M

Two minds, two instincts, one sound. The story of 2M unfolds across shifting landscapes—in darkened rooms and sunlit afterhours, where rhythm breathes and time dissolves. One sculpts the pulse, the other paints the space around it. Together, they shape something fluid yet precise, raw yet refined.

Zurich-based, their presence is marked by residencies at Zukunft Club (Zurich), Folklor Club (Lausanne), and Club Malasaña (Madrid)—venues where their connection with the dancefloor takes shape. But their vision extends beyond the club. Through RESONICA (record label & festival), they’ve built a platform for releases, curated events, and a festival that brings together artists and audiences in a shared musical experience.

PAWSA

PAWSA is a London-based DJ, producer, and label owner known for his distinctive, groove-led take on tech-house; stripped-back, impactful, and built with the dancefloor in mind. With a focus on rolling percussion, clever sampling, and understated hooks, his sound draws on influences from classic house and hip-hop, all shaped through a modern minimal-leaning lens.

Since first emerging in the mid-2010s, PAWSA has built a reputation not only through his productions, but through the foundations he’s laid for others. In 2015, he co-founded Solid Grooves with Michael Bibi, now one of the UK’s leading underground imprints and event series, before launching his own label PAWZ in 2017 as a more personal creative outlet. Both platforms continue to define the sound of a new generation of club music.

In recent years, PAWSA has delivered a string of chart-topping releases, including multiple Beatport #1s such as 'PICK UP THE PHONE' featuring Nate Dogg, 'Dirty Cash (Money Talks)' with the Adventures of Stevie V, and 'TOO COOL TO BE CARELESS'. Placing him at the forefront of the scene, headlining renowned institutions and leading festivals across the globe, his trademark sound, enigmatic personality and forward thinking vision have solidified him as an artist at the top of his game, with tracks like 'BANG BANG' featuring Malachiii and 'COLLECT THE COMMAS' further reinforcing his reputation as a talent known for creating high-impact records with a lasting presence.

His influence hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2024 alone, PAWSA was named Beatport’s Producer of the Year and Best Producer at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards, having previously already won the same title in 2021. In addition, Solid Grooves was also awarded Best Label at DJ Mag's Best of British Awards in 2023, and he stands today as one of Beatport's Top 10 Best-Selling House Artists of All Time.

Reserved by nature but an individual whose journey has taken him to the front of the pack, PAWSA continues to shape the direction of modern house music; not through noise, but through precision, consistency, and a clear musical identity that is entirely his own.e.

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Anyma

ANYMA is a hybrid persona, simultaneously coexisting in digital and physical realms.

Manifested through a multi-disciplinary approach, we discover a trifecta that is part digital artist, part electronic music creator, and part metamorphic reality performer.

Adriatique

What’s in a name? For Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer, it’s a decade – and counting – of joint creativity. After getting to know each other in Zürich in 2008, Adrian & Adrian became inseparable, not just as friends, but also as artists. The two men carved out a career as one of the most consistently delivering DJ/producer duos in the house and techno scene: Adriatique.

The key to an enduring partnership is, of course, to complement each other, and the two Adrians do so admirably. Music-wise, their various tastes combine into one unique sound, and their respective preference for studio work and performance means that both aspects are equally well covered.

Adriatique’s DJ performances as well as their productions are long, meditative, relentlessly building affairs, ever challenging the listener with subtle twists interrupting their hypnotic groove. There is more to the duo than just a well-oiled electronic music machine, however. They also live together, draw plans together, and support art in all its forms together.

After almost a decade of joint work, 2016 saw the fulfillment of Adrian and Adrian’s long-held wish: the founding of their very own music label annex platform for the arts. Called Siamese, their imprint releases Adriatique’s own music as well as productions by others, as long as it adheres to the Adrians’ creed: that music should be meditation. Going above and beyond the average for a label, Siamese also supports visual and performance artists, organizing club nights that place these collaborators in the spotlights just as much as the musical stars.

Drawing from their own experience as strangers turned fulltime partners, Adrian and Adrian know that it is the bridging of differences that breeds creativity. This is why, in the future, they plan on expanding their network of collaborators as well as the creative scope of Siamese’s activities. They may be a decade in the business, but Adriatique’s true mission has only just begun.

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Mooglie

Mooglie began his musical journey as a guitarist, bassist, and composer in several pop-rock and indie bands, exploring melody, texture, and live energy. Around 2012, he discovered electronic music, falling in love with synthesizers, analog sounds, and hypnotic rhythms, a new playground to expand his musical vocabulary.

The launch of Mooglie marked a turning point with his first solo EP, ‘Prélude’ on Sapiens, which received international acclaim and established him in the electronic music scene. This was followed by ‘Voicemail’ on Afterlife, then ‘Spacer’, each release strengthening his reputation and confirming his decision to fully dedicate himself to music. In 2025, ‘Last’ on Rose Avenue marked another milestone, alongside other releases that shaped his artistic path.

After ‘Last’, Mooglie took a pause from touring and DJ sets to rethink his artistic direction. He embraced a more organic, groovy, and sunny sound, drawing inspiration from new wave and rock, and now works with live musicians to add texture and life. Collaborations happen in real-time in the studio, focusing on energy and immediacy rather than distant exchanges.

Today, Mooglie stands at the crossroads of analog warmth, live energy, and hypnotic electronic storytelling , crafting music that is textured, vibrant, and full of movement, reflecting both his roots and his evolving vision.

Carla Mo

Carla Mo is a DJ and producer from Marseille, in the sunny south of France.
Her sets take you on a groovy ride through house and tech house, with touches of disco and ’90s underground energy.

You can hear this signature in her tracks and across her artistic universe. She is a passionate producer and a true synth lover, always exploring analog textures and melodic layers to shape her unique sound. Her universe defines her vibrant world: groovy, hypnotic, and full of energy.
Carla has performed at renowned clubs such as Phantom, T7, La Clairière and Silencio in Paris, E1 in London, Sanctum and Casa Amor in Saint-Tropez, as well as venues in Tokyo, Seoul, Munich, and on the stages of major festivals and cultural events including Brunch Electronik, Madame Loyale, Delta Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Monaco Grand Prix.
She has shared the stage with world-renowned artists such as Peggy Gou, Chris Stussy, Sam Paganini, The Blaze, Terrence Parker, DJ Tennis, Cerrone, and many others.

She has also worked with prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, L’Oréal, Fendi, Valentino Beauty, Ferrari, Asics, Porsche, the NBA, Tissot, and Nespresso. These partnerships reflect her ability to move fluidly between the club scene and the fashion world.

Driven by a strong artistic vision, she keeps shaping her path with a distinctive sound and a cinematic identity.

Notre Dame

Driven by the desire to channel the emotive power of music into his productions, Notre Dame brings
a fresh and heartfelt approach to electronic music. The Frenchman has had a rapid rise to prominence, but his dedication to production goes back over a decade. Buoyed by his first ever release, ‘Yumi’, which was signed to Solomun’s influential Diynamic label, Notre Dame has embraced his newfound notoriety, touring the globe and connecting with several other well-respected labels. With shows in Tokyo, London, Miami and Beirut, among many others, plus a series of releases on labels such as Innervisions, Cercle and Bedouin’s Human By Default, the young producer is full of creativity and passion for his craft...

Born and raised in Paris, Notre Dame is simply named after the school he attended as a youngster. In the French capital his formative musical years revolved around the city’s heroes; Daft Punk, Justice, Breakbot, Ed Banger and the rest of the community connected to the legendary French Touch era. As time went on, his tastes matured and the influence of his musical touchpoints permeated into his production output.

From Hans Zimmer’s cinematic compositions, to the emotionally - charged classical renditions by a variety of orchestras, Notre Dame’s field of influence became broader and his music more nuanced. However, it wasn’t until he took a conscious decision to shift away from the chilled deep house he was making, that his music really started to resonate with a bigger audience. Like many creatives, it took a big shake up and change of direction to truly awaken Notre Dame’s creativity and connect him with tastemakers like Solomun.

In 2021 he decided to take a leap of faith, quit his day job and do the music thing full-time. A week after he left, ‘Yumi’ was released on Diynamic. Solomun’s support of the track was ubiquitous, using it to close his sets all over the world. With such a powerhouse selector, and label, supporting his track, Notre Dame’s profile was boosted massively. Radio 1 tastemaker Pete Tong made it his Essential New Tune, further amplifying his status and the track was an instant hit. His release with Bedouin’s Human By Default, ‘Amuse’, came soon after.

Notre Dame kept the momentum high off the back of both releases, with his music finding a home with a remix of RY X’s ‘Lençóis (Love Me)’ for Cercle Records. He also produced a rework of ‘My City’s On Fire’ by Jimi Jules for Innervisions, channelling that funky French Touch vibe in his own distinct way. More recently, he’s collaborated with AMÉMÉ on ‘Runaway’ for Armada Music and remixed fellow Frenchman BOg’s ‘Breathe’ (feat. Afanan Prince) on Atlant.

As a DJ Notre Dame’s intention is to invigorate the dance floor with the same level of emotion as he does through his productions. Cultivating an uplifting, energized, “feelgood” atmosphere is at the core of his ethos. The kind of performances that create memories and moments that people can refer back to, stimulating their happy hormones over and over. His touring schedule includes visits to the USA, and a variety of influential club spaces and festivals: Womb (Tokyo), Sound (Los Angeles), Space (Miami), Koko (London), Kraftwerk (Zurich), Grand Factory (Beirut), Het Sieraad (Amsterdam), and Bar Americas (Guadalajara) among many more. With each appearance, he gives his all, channelling that same passion for music into emotionally-charged performances.

Where does he go from here? Plans are in the pipeline for an audio-visual show. At the heart of this next phase in his creative output will be Japanese anime. Notre Dame’s love for the artform will be intertwined with his heartrending productions to produce a show that is bound to wow audiences around the world. Beyond that, the vision is to write an album. With these two huge projects in his sights, Notre Dame is fully focused and relishing the opportunity to make his dreams a reality. With the support of some of the electronic music world’s most influential figures and a growing discography full of high quality emotive dance floor-ready cuts, his upwards trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.

Brimming with youthful energy and creativity, Notre Dame quickly established himself as a formidable artist, whose on stage performances match the emotional power of his studio productions. Driven and committed to exploring and expanding his sonic pallet, he is well on the way to achieving his visions, with an aura of positivity and love for the music central to his ongoing success.

Adding to his ever- evolving artistic journey, in 2025 Notre Dame embarks on a new adventure with the launch
of his own record label, ‘Paranormal Society.’ More than just a label, Paranormal Society is a creative space where music and art intertwine to transport listeners into a parallel world of deep emotion
and sonic storytelling. The label’s debut release, ‘Do for Your Love,’ sets the tone for this new chapter— an evocative, melodic masterpiece that has already captivated dance floors worldwide, making its way into the sets of Keinemusik, Adriatique, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. With Paranormal Society, Notre Dame aims to carve out a distinct musical identity, championing tracks that resonate on both a personal and collective level, reinforcing his commitment to crafting emotive, forward-thinking electronic music.

In recent months, Notre Dame has also been touring across the globe with standout appearances at Space Miami, Pacha Ibiza, and Womb Tokyo, while delivering high-profile remixes for artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Bedouin, and Röyksopp. Alongside the launch of Paranormal Society, he released music on the iconic French imprint Kitsuné. July 2025 marked a career milestone with the release of “Give It To Me 2025” on Interscope; a collaboration with Adriatique, Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland;
followed in August by a brand-new EP on Solomun’s Diynamic. To say Notre Dame is on fire would be an understatement, and with more projects already in motion, 2025 is shaping up to be his biggest year yet.

Black Coffee

Black Coffee (Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo), born March 11, 1976 in Durban, South Africa, is a globally acclaimed DJ, producer, and visionary in electronic music. His signature sound fuses African rhythms, jazz, and house, drawing from his country’s rich heritage and refined through jazz studies and years of innovation.

He first gained international attention at the 2003 Red Bull Music Academy, followed by his debut album Black Coffee (2005). Tracks like Superman—later reimagined with Drake—helped cement his rise. Since then, he’s headlined major festivals and venues worldwide, collaborating with artists such as Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, and Usher. A career milestone came in 2023 with his sold-out Madison Square Garden show featuring a 12-piece orchestra and 360° stage.

Beyond music, Black Coffee champions education and empowerment through his foundation and is building a music school in South Africa. His achievements include a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album (2022)—the first for a South African artist—plus multiple DJ Mag, SAMA, BET, and DJ Awards. He also explores fashion, interior design, and entrepreneurship, collaborating with Amiri, Off-White, and launching his own Yawa Streetwear brand.

Despite global success, he remains deeply rooted in South Africa, using his platform to inspire and push boundaries across music, design, and culture.