-- What's the theme or concept behind today's DJ set?
I really enjoy livestream DJ sets. It's very different from playing in front of a crowd because you have much more freedom to try different things and experiment with your selection. You can experiment with your selection and play records that you wouldn't necessarily play in a club.
-- Is there a track you played today that you'd especially like to introduce?
The last track I played is one of my favorites. I bought it quite recently from a friend. It's "On My Journey" by Roman S. It's a track from 2000, and it's a very experimental house record. I never get tired of listening to it.
Another one I'd like to mention is "Sexual" by Box of Frox, which I've been playing quite a lot in clubs recently. It has a progressive feeling, while still being very minimal, simple, and elegant. “Elegance” is something I always look for when I'm digging for music.
-- We've heard that you used to listen to jazz and funk. What made you become interested in minimal house?
The first music I really fell in love with was dance music. I started going to clubs when I was in my late teens, and that's really where everything started. Later, I moved to London, where I met friends who were making music and DJing. I used to spend hours just watching them produce music. At the time, I had absolutely no idea how any of it worked, but it looked so fascinating. That's really what got me into this world.
Those friends played a huge part in my musical journey.
-- What do you think is the appeal of DJing with vinyl?
There are different appeals to it, in my opinion. The first one is that I love collecting! I also very much enjoy the value it gives to music, making it less “disposable” than digital music (but that’s only my opinion!). I can remember where I bought each record in my collection, which isn’t the case for digital music.
-- Who were some of the first artists you were listening to?
When it comes to electronic music, I was heavily influenced by the French scene at first. I was very much into Miss Kittin. When the whole Miss Kittin & The Hacker thing happened in the late '90s and early 2000s—well, I only really started in the early 2000s because I was too young in the late '90s—but I used to listen a lot to Chloé and Ivan Smagghe.
At the time, BPitch Control was really big, and artists like Sascha Funke. That whole scene was definitely what I was into.
I think your taste in music constantly evolves. The more music you discover, the more your ears and your perspective develop. When I first discovered electronic music, I thought, "Wow, this is life-changing." Then later you discover something else and think, "Actually, this is even better." But that doesn't make those first records any less important. That's how your taste keeps growing. There's no finish line. I just try to listen to as much music as I possibly can every day.
-- You've played all over the world. Is there anywhere that's left a particularly strong impression on you?
There are quite a few. Belgium has an amazing scene. Ukraine also had a beautiful scene. My memories of playing in Kyiv are especially unforgettable.
-- What kind of mindset is important to you as a DJ?
I feel like there should be, as much as possible, a dimension of transmission in DJ sets. An element of surprise, and trying to connect with the audience in a way that is singular to oneself, contributing to building your identity as a DJ.
-- You recently played at clubs in Japan. What are your impressions of the Japanese club scene?
I was really impressed. People here genuinely listen to the music. The quality of the sound systems is incredibly high. That feels very Japanese to me. When people here do something, they always try to do it as well as they possibly can. I think that attitude really comes through in the music.
-- What plans do you have for 2026?
After this long time away in Asia, I will be spending the rest of the year doing gigs in Europe and preparing next year’s music. I recorded a lot of music before this tour and now have to produce and finish it.
So I'll be preparing the releases of my own music as well as releases from No Time County, my label.
-- Lastly, how was your experience DJing at ELLA RECORDS today?
It was great. Livestreams are always an interesting challenge. This was really the perfect environment. Give me two turntables and a good mixer, and I'm happy. The shop is beautiful, and I'm really grateful to have been invited. I had a fantastic time. And I'm also looking forward to watching this interview later with Japanese subtitles.
