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The shift from smaller clubs to larger stages introduces a di- fferent kind of challenge. Scale changes perception. What wor- ks in an intimate space does not always translate directly to a festival environment. The adjust- ment requires a recalibration of selection without compromising the underlying intent.
That balance sits at the center of her current position within the scene. She exists between spa- ces, not fully aligned with one or the other. The lack of a clear category becomes both a limita- tion and a strength, allowing for movement while resisting confi- nement.
“Preserving that underground sound when you step onto a festival stage is no easy task and I’d be lying if I said I don’t struggle with that. Digging for records that bridge the gap be- tween commercial and obscure is key. There are certain tracks I would never play to 6000 peo- ple because they would be too far fetched and consequently would kill the room. It’s about fin- ding a middle ground, something that is still accessible but also experimental. It allows people to discover underground music they might not have looked for themselves, but they are just di- pping their toes in. I want to open their eyes to new genres they mi- ght not know of, without entirely scaring them away.”
WHAT REMAINS
The trajectory continues to ex- pand, but the focus has shifted inward. Early momentum was driven by visibility, by the urgen- cy to establish a presence. That urgency has softened, replaced by a more deliberate approach to craft. The emphasis now sits on development rather than ac- celeration, on building something that holds over time rather than reacting in the moment.
There is a recognition that the process is still in its early stages. The foundation is there, but the work remains open. What comes next is not defined by milestones, but by how far the practice itself can be pushed. The intention is not to arrive, but to continue mo- ving without losing the thread that has held everything toge- ther so far.
“When I started out as a DJ I was only 22 years old. There was a lot I didn’t understand about the scene and its roots. I never learned to play on vinyl or the art of crafting a progressive set. I was more focused on producing and promoting myself on social media as much as possible. The perspective I have on this career has evolved massively within the last year. I no longer want to play it safe. In a scene that is slowly being taken over by headline acts and top 40 songs, I want to challenge that. I’m honing in even more on the skill and craft, layering with multiple decks, learning how to prepare live sets, recording my own vocals. These are not requirements but rather goals I am setting for my own fulfillment. There is far more to learn about music and I’ve bare- ly scratched the surface. That is truly exciting to me.”
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