mixmag netherlands


Other highlights included his re- sidency at La Casona de Camaná in Lima, a dream debut at Womb Tokyo and a first-ever B2B with Tania Vulcano. For Medina, tho- se moments carried particular emotional weight because they involved artists and venues that had influenced him for years. The distance between fan and peer suddenly disappeared. Several personal milestones arrived wi- thin the space of a few months.


“When I was younger, I used to watch Tania Vulcano play at Circoloco and think it was in- credible. Then this year I found myself playing a B2B with her in Barcelona. Honestly, I didn’t have words. The same thing happened with my debut at Womb in Tok- yo. Japan is one of my favourite places in the world and I’d spent years dancing in that club as a customer. Being able to stand behind the booth there was a dream come true.”


The momentum continues this summer with another landmark performance. On August 16, Me- dina will make his debut on the Terrace at Pyramid Ibiza along- side Ricardo Villalobos, Raresh, Chris Stussy, Sidney Charles, Mar-T and Caal. For someone whose relationship with electro- nic music was forged on the is- land nearly two decades ago, the symbolism is difficult to ignore. It represents another important step in a journey that feels in- creasingly international.


“Playing Pyramid on the Terra- ce at Amnesia is a very special moment for me. Sharing a lineup with artists like Ricardo Villa- lobos, Raresh and Chris Stussy is something I never take for granted. I’m incredibly grateful to Mar-T, Nacho and the whole team for giving me this opportu- nity. Ibiza played such an impor- tant role in my life that returning there under these circumstances feels very emotional.”


Away from the dancefloor, 2026 has also brought significant changes through his recent move to Interwave. After waiting nearly a year for the opportunity, Medi- na finally joined the agency and quickly found himself surrounded by a team he deeply respected. The partnership was driven by trust as much as ambition. For the first time in years, he fee- ls supported by a structure that genuinely understands his vision.


“I’d been waiting almost a year for this moment. I’ve always ad- mired the work Trace has done and the family she has built at Interwave. I already had friends within the agency and always felt I could fit there. We’ve only been working together for a few months, but I’m extremely happy with Shariff, Marlon, Dylan and the whole team. They’re incredi- bly professional and I genuinely believe great things are coming.”


That support has allowed him to become more selective with bookings and dedicate more time to music. It has also helped him approach his career with a longer-term perspective. Rather than constantly juggling every aspect of the business himself, he can focus on the creative work that originally drew him into the scene. For an artist balancing multiple projects, that freedom is invaluable.


“Having a strong team behind you changes everything. It helps with important decisions, allows you to be more selective with shows and gives you more time


to focus on music. In many ways it’s about professionalising your career. The more time I can spend creating, the happier I am.”


That creative energy is already translating into new projects. Between forthcoming releases, the continued growth of Mata- hari and the upcoming launch of Jazzy Club Records, Medina enters the second half of 2026 with no shortage of ambitions. Yet even as the scale of the pro- jects increases, the motivation remains surprisingly simple. The same excitement that drove him to dancefloors in Ibiza continues to drive him today.


“This year I have a lot of music coming out and I haven’t stopped making new tracks. I’m excited about my upcoming vinyl on Dias de Campo, excited about the next Matahari release and very excited about launching Jazzy Club Records for the fifth anni- versary next year. But at the end of the day, what matters most is still the same thing it was when we started. Good music, good people and creating moments that stay with you forever.”


034


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52