DKJ | Spotlight

Herr Oppermann transforms his dedication to music to the audience, combining classic and modern elements of electronic music. His style describes a varied journey between deep, minimalist elements and Tech-House, turning each of his sets into a journey of sound with a lot of variety.

Soundcloud: @herroppermannhh
Instagram: instagram.com/herr_oppermann

MINI-INTERVIEW

What was your most significant club / festival moment?
"One of the most impressive and outstanding moments was on the Sonne Mond & Sterne Festival, where I got invited for a DJ Contest. My playtime was at 6 in the morning and the booth was located directly at the beach of the lake. The morning sun rose above the lake and around 1.000 people danced in front of me and startet screaming by one of my tracks. This was an absolute goosebump moment."

Who inspired you the most on your path as an artist?
"There are many artists who inspired me over the years, startet by Jan Hammer through whom I was "infected" with electronic music. But also Kerry Chandler, Dave Clarke, or Gorge - founder and owner of 8Bit Recordings, have influenced my musical path. But if you are asking about one special artist, I would name Kastis Torrau as his sounds and productions had impressed and influenced my a lot in the last past years."

What do you do to get into a creative state?
"Well, I would rather say that creativity is always inside me, sometimes it just hides and need to be a little bit tickled to come out. This could be a track to which I listen, a good coffee or a co-working session with a friend in the studio, or sometimes just the smile of my wife. There is no explicit way to get into that state."

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Spotlight 006 | Herr Oppermann

Gigi Basso is a real raver who can be found on every festival groud you could imagine. Her music style reaches from groovy Tech House to driving industrial Techno, culminating in her very own style she likes to call 'Diva Techno'.

Soundcloud: @gigi_basso
Instagram: instagram.com/dj_gigibasso/
RA: ra.co/dj/gigibasso

MINI-INTERVIEW

What is the intention behind your set?
"This is my “I’m-done-with-Winter-and-all-I want-to-do-is-Rave-into-outer-space” Mix. I’d like everyone who listens to imagine us raving in a dark, smoky club, eyes closed, phone off, going wild. I’ve also recently really gotten into Juke by exploring the releases coming from the St. Petersburg based label ‘урбан’ and threw in a little Juke Chapter at the end of set."

How did you start DJing?
"Through the well-worn path of hanging around parties, meeting people who throw parties, seeing how much fun it is and wanting to help out and be a part of it. My first couple years in Berlin were a crash course in the party scene and it wasn't long until I wanted to bring my energy and attitude to the booth and see if it would connect with people. It’s been a wonderful, weird, crazy adventure since Day 1."

What can we expect from you in the near future?
"I’m very excited to be organizing a Techno Truck(s) for the International Women’s Day Demonstration in March 2022."

Spotlight 007 | Gigi Basso

ST-ahler aims to spread joy through creating spacy and floating disco soundscapes. Moving from Singapore to Berlin in 2014 “cosmos-politan” ST-ahler discovered the decks in an escalated night of spaceships and zero gravity.

Soundcloud: @st-ahler
Instagram: instagram.com/stahlerism

MINI-INTERVIEW

Sync on or off?
"Sync is mostly on. For me the whole discussion about the realness of DJing with or without sync is nonsense. It is not about a particular button you press. If you move a crowd you win, no matter what." 

How would you describe your approach to Social Media as an artist?
"I don’t follow a specific approach on social media for showcasing myself only as an artist. I try to mix all layers and interests of my life on my channels from Instagram to Linkedin. Especially because I work in digital marketing as my main job I play around a lot with new ideas, formats and contents. For me it is crucial to be as authentic as possible while not taking myself too seriously."

Favorite release at the moment & of all times?
"Last year I played Gumm’s edit of Kim Wilde’s “Keep me hangin’ on” in nearly every set. I love the 80s and this track is a crowd pleaser every single time! Favorite release of all times is a tough one. An album that changed my view on music significantly was “Music for the jilted generation” from the Prodigy. Its style, crunch and rawness blew me away!"

Spotlight 008 | ST-ahler

Frank Arvonio is a musician, performer and producer born in Rome, Italy towards the end of last century. He starting playing keyboards as a toddler and just never stopped, moving to classic piano, blues guitar, and then techno.

Soundcloud: @frankarvoniomusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankarvonio_official

MINI-INTERVIEW

What’s the intention behind your set?
I'm a musician and a DJ so my intention is to try to create a mood or a story in my sets. In this set I chose some melodic tracks and I tried some new spicey ID's of mine.


Solo or b2b? And why
It's a solo set because here in Rome there are not a lot of techno artists that fit my sound. I'd love to do a b2b in future though

What do you do to get into a creative state?
There's no such thing as a routine to get in a creative state to me. Sometimes I just have an unproductive day at the studio but as I get home I get inspired and the next day I'm fully focused on my new idea. I feel that letting go of everything but the music is the most important thing to do to enter a creative state.

Spotlight 009 | Frank Arvonio

Vaiana is a insanly talented DJ, with her powerful but still very creative sets she already amazed crowds in many places. Enjoy!

Soundcloud: @vaianamusic
Instagram: instagram.com/vaiana030

MINI-INTERVIEW

What was your most significant club / festival moment?
"There are many incredibly beatiful moments, I had in Clubs or on Festivals. But it was definitely my first booking on the Hammahalle floor at Sysyphos. The Hammahalle paved my way to music, the sound, the atmosphere and the vibe were and still are something very special for me."

How would you describe your approach to Social Media as an artist?
"I am in the social media area as I am in my private life. I take my followers with me into many everyday situations, I also like to tell stupid jokes that I can laugh about myself and I would like the people behind the phone to get to know me as a normal person. I also really like communicating with my fans, everyone who me writes also gets an answer. I think that's really important because I'm happy about answers myself."

What do you want to express with your music?
"I believe primarily in freedom and detachment. That you forget everything else in the moment and only let yourself be guided by the music. There is no yesterday, no tomorrow, but only this moment in which we can dance and most likely be ourselves."

Spotlight 010 | Vaiana

Welcome Evexc & Snyze, heads of @sonnestrandundmeer, to our Spotlight series. Enjoy this deep melodic mix with hypnotizing progressions!

Soundcloud: @johnevexc & @sindy-kinze
Instagram: instagram.com/johnevexc // instagram.com/_snyze_
                   
MINI-INTERVIEW

Solo or b2b? And why?
"b2b because it's more fun and always the curious which track the partner will pick as next."

What is the intention behind your set?
"For us, the greatest thing is to have someone by our side who has the same passion for electronic music and we want to transmit that in each of our sets."

Favorite release at the moment & of all time?
"Our favorite release at the moment is Citizen Kain - Bareknuckle (Stereo Express Remix) we also played it in this Set. The all time favorite release is hard to say, there are a lot of tracks we both love so it's hard to choose a favorite but to give an example, Astronautin by Stephan Bodzin brings us both to a very emotional peak."

Spotlight 011 | Evexc & Snyze

Welcome @max-muth, owner and resident DJ of @somebodieschild, to our Spotlight series. Enjoy this energetic melodic techno set!

Soundcloud: @max-muth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_muth_
                   
MINI-INTERVIEW

How would you describe your approach to Social Media as an artist?
"I think it's a real shame that in the present day, you almost only gain popularity by permanently marketing yourself on social media channels. There is a constant focus on followers, likes, clicks and comments. Myself, I'm not the person who has to post everything or put everything in Instagram stories to defy the algorithm. Of course, it's up to each person to decide how to handle it."

Favorite release at the moment & of all times?
"Favorite release at the moment:
Jason Johnson (DE), Justus Reim - Anomaly (Original Mix) 
I found this track only a few days ago and was immediately impressed. One more reason to include it directly in the podcast. It's the second track of the set.
Favorite release of all time:
Dino Maggiorana - Don't Jump to Stance (Original Mix)
I have goosebumps every time I hear this track in the club, it's just a brilliant track and the last drop gets all the energy out of you."

 What’s the intention behind your set?
"I try to impress people with my sound and that we have all together a good time on the dance floor."

Spotlight 012 | Max Muth

Welcome @bambi-rambo, to our 13th upload of the spotlight series.
You have to give that melodic techno mix with some Indie Dance traces a listen. 
Enjoy the mix!

Soundcloud: @bambi-rambo
Instagram: instagram.com/bambirambo_dj

Spotlight 013 | Bambi Rambo

Welcome Sè Phillip to our 14th upload of the Spotlight series. Enjoy the mix!

Soundcloud: @sephillip
Instagram: instagram.com/se.phillip

MIN-INTERVIEW
What’s the intention behind your set?
"I truly believe in the gradual progression and intensity of the DJ Set.
The permanent focus on coherent melodies without losing sight of the rhythm, the contribution of the percussions and some emotional vibes.
In this way I always seek to deliver dynamism and balance to reach atmospheric peaks that allow the listener to enjoy and be part of the experience."

How would you describe your approach to Social Media as an artist?
"Social networks are an essential part of the current development of artistic careers, however, as in music, I believe in the gradual nature of development and sustaining progress over time. Maintaining an "underground" aspect in these times seems extremely attractive to me because my focus is on attracting new listeners who naturally like my style, but I also seek and privilege listeners with some degree of acquired musical knowledge. In this way, networks allow me to show to a certain extent what I am looking for and who I want to reach. Quality over Quantity."

Favorite release at the moment & of all times?
"At the moment:
Konstantin Sibold - Shake This World (Original Mix)
I don´t have a favorite release of all times because there are many amazing tracks but this one has a sentimental value to me and I think is a magical masterpiece.
Forniva - Chanson D'amour (Last95 Lea's Dream Remix)"

Spotlight 014 | Sè Phillip

Welcome @kriszpyy to the next episode of our spotlight series! 
Be prepared for a wunderful and well-picked song selection from this uprising berlin talent.
Enjoy the mix!

Soundcloud: @kriszpyy
Instagram: instagram.com/kriszpyy

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Spotlight 015 | Kriszpy

Welcome @ittleats - our newest resident with her own interpretation of the DKJ-sound. Her fast Melodic Techno style will surely enchant you. Enjoy the journey!

Soundcloud: @ittleats
Instagram: instagram.com/____natalien____

Spotlight 016 | Little Nats

Welcome @drahm-music to our spotlight series! 
The @deephousetulum founder delivered us a unique melodic, deep and on the same time groovy set, you will surely like it ;)
Enjoy the Mix!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drahm.ofc/

MINI INTERVIEW

Who inspired you the most on your path as an artist? 

I’ve always been idolizing tastemakers from different genres . I frequently get inspired by people who are doing something different and have a unique taste and style. 
What can we expect from you in the near future? 

Lots of music :) Working on finalizing an Ep and a few collabs with likeminded artists. Cant wait to show you what i’ve been cooking in the near future! 
Favorite release at the moment & of all times? 

Lulu Gainsbourg - Opening (Luciano Remix) 
ATMokinesis - I Had a Dream About This Page of

Spotlight 017 | Drahm

We are happy to welcome @wi5dom12 for the first part of the spotlight series 2023! Great to feature this lovely soul, e-sports legend, streaming machine and above all, good friend on our channel 💜
Enjoy the mix!

Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/wi5dom12
https://www.instagram.com/wi5dom12
https://www.twitch.tv/Wi5dom12

MINI INTERVIEW

How do you describe your own personal music style?

I trained to be a professional dancer for 14 years (stopped when I went to university), so I’ve been taught to express my emotions through music and movement. This definitely carried over into my music style! I love higher BPM music with a bouncing feel that makes people want to dance, no matter whether they’re sitting, on the dancefloor, or resting on the side. Life can be tough and I want people to feel lighter and free while listening to my music.

What was your favourite party or festival moment?

Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 250 event in 2017 at The Gorge, an amazing outdoor venue in the US. It was my first full weekend festival - I’d only done day-long events before that. My friends flew out from New York, picked me up in a van, and were so kind in introducing me to their crew. I’m only 155cm, so one of the guys from our group that I’d just met that weekend asked if I wanted to be on his shoulders and experience the birds-eye view. It was INCREDIBLE - so peaceful and energising seeing everyone with their hands up, lights and outfits on, and just living in the moment. That was one of the calmest moments of my life.

How would you describe your approach to Social Media as an artist?

I come from the esports world, so a lot of my followers actually come from the gaming space. Social media is often misleading and can create a lot of feelings of low self-worth or not being “good enough”. I’m not perfect AT ALL and I’m definitely the same way in my social posts and content. My focus is showing people my authentic life - whether it’s my 60-hour work weeks, the most successful moments in my life, or those messy “what was I thinking?” times, I want to be relatable so people know that they’re not alone in this wild journey called life.

Spotlight 018 | Wi5dom

We are happy to welcome @sambake for the next part of the spotlight series 2023! A absolut legend in the Berlin electronic music scene 💜
Enjoy the mix!

Socials:
@sambake
https://www.instagram.com/sambake.berlin/

Spotlight 019 | Sambakè

We are happy to welcome @ele_luz for the next part of the spotlight series 2023! A absolut powerhouse in the Berlin electronic music scene 💜
Enjoy the mix!

Socials:
@ele_luz
https://www.instagram.com/eleluz.music/

Spotlight 020 | Ele Luz

We are happy to welcome @dieclarasakac2c aka Die Clara's for the next part of our spotlight series! They are residents of the @bambule-kollektiv and have proven themselfs again to deliver an beautiful energetic set, perfect to groove into the summer with.

Socials:
@dieclarasakac2c
instagram.com/c2c_dieclaras/

MINI INTERVIEW:

What was your most significant club / festival moment?

In the last few years, we have experienced many incredibly beautiful moments through DJing. One of the most significant ones was at a club called Mensch Meier last year.
Even before we started making music, Mensch Meier was our favourite club. When we suddenly found ourselves behind the decks a little dream came true for us.

Solo or b2b? And why?

Of course c2c!
All the music-making, traveling, growing and everything that goes with it is simply much more fun when there are two of us.

What can we expect from you in the near future?

We're excited to play the first time b2b2b with our buddy k3m4 at Kitkat Club on 10.06 and on 24.06. we will be back at our beloved Mensch Meier with our event series fhainste Bambule. We are also looking forward to our festival summer with Bastion der Spinnerei, Hain & Zunder, Funkloch, Castlebeats & Kepotopia Festival.

Spotlight 021 | C2C

Chris and Justus met in Berlin at the beginning of their DJ careers and shared their love for the city's club culture. Together, they decided to form a collective and bring their vision of the perfect party to life. In September 2018, they hosted their first event at the well-known Kaffee Burger club, founding @beschaeftigungstherapie [BSTHP]. Since then, they have organized many showcase events in well-known Berlin clubs like KitKat, Mensch Meier, Birgit&Bier and Polygon as well as hosted parties in unique underground locations. BSTHP mainly revolves around bringing friends and acquaintances together to shake off the everyday stress and enjoy the moment. Although the party family is getting bigger and bigger, the familiar atmosphere of the very first party remains the trademark of all parties.

Here follows a live recording of justUS B2B Chris Plettenberg from the "Station Endlos" in Halle. Have fun listening!

Socials:
justUS
linktr.ee/just_us

Chris Plettenberg
linktr.ee/chrisplettenberg

Spotlight 022 | justUS b2b Chris Plettenberg

We are happy to welcome back @jonostephensonmusic for the next part of our spotlight series! 

Born and raised in South Africa, Jono fell in love with all things music at a young age. Having a mother with singing, guitar, and piano skills, she helped show him a side to music most people never experience.

Socials:
@jonostephensonmusic
instagram.com/jonostephensonmusic/

MINI INTERVIEW:

What was the intention behind your set?
"To showcase my productions and sound as an artist as this set is made primarily of my own productions."

How would you describe your approach to Social Media as an artist?
"I think over the years we’ve seen many formats of posts and how to increase engagement etc and I personally have seen that out of the many formats there are when it comes to a release and how to promote it. There are only a few ways that are optimal and I'm all for social media promotion. It allows us as artists to reach people we otherwise wouldnt and that’s incredibly valuable."

Who inspired you the most on your path as an artist?
"I would have to say artists such as Tale of Us, Fideles, Oliver Winters, Deadmau5 and artists alike."

Spotlight 023 | Jono Stephenson

We are happy to welcome @doubljuh for the next part of our spotlight series!

At the age of 14 the Doubljuh started to experiment with his first DJ setup until mixing music with vinyl became his second nature. His first attempts were characterized by Chicago House (Bad Boy Bill, Richard Humpty vission), Ghetto House/Booty House (Dj Funk, Dj Deeon) and especially Funky Disco House (Boogie Pimps, Armand van Helden, Bob Sinclar, Olav Basoski). Early on a varied House style with groovy melodies and catchy vocals arose. He impressed his audience first as a newcomer of the Tectrex Crew and performed as Resident DJ in the show „Rookie Freaks“ via the Tectrex Webstream. His opinion about electronic music fundamentally changed in summer 2013 after his visits to legendary festivals such as Fusion and Kazantip, which included a short performance. He got to know and love melodic Deep House, which strongly shaped his music style since that time. Now the familiar groovy House beats take turns with soft parts and enchant the audience with frisky melodies of the violin and the piano. This results in fresh sounds, which are still highly characterized by catchy vocals. In 2015, he founded the DJ collective "deep stories" together with Kork, which is very successful with its podcast series on Soundcloud thanks to its innovative concept. He is currently on the road in Hamburg and coclogne with the deep stories showcase.

Socials:
@doubljuh
@deep_storys
instagram.com/deep_stories_official/

Spotlight 024 | The Doubljuh

We are happy to welcome @slimdamaniak for the next part of our spotlight series!
As it is also our mission to give newcomers a platform we really enjoyed the mix of Maniak and all his support for our collective in the past months! 
We are super thrilled to present you his wonderful and well-picked song selection! Enjoy the mix! 

Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/slimdamaniak

Spotlight 024 | Maniak

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The art of music has touched the hearts of human beings around the planet for thousands of years. It's a universal language with the ability to express what can't be expressed through words or thought. It can induce strong emotions, alter our states of consciousness and let us experience reality in a different way. It can draw us into the present moment, where just the music exists - unfolding through time, moment by moment. When we let go and merge into the auditory sensations, it takes us on an inner journey. Using this not to escape, but to fully embrace reality as it is, music can help us release tensions and bring balance to our everyday life. 
Especially dance music allows us to unify with the flow of the music. When we express the energy it releases within us, by just giving ourselves to it and following the spontaneous and authentic movements of our bodies, we can experience a state of connection, peace and joy. Doing this collectively, synchronously moving to the same rhythm and sharing this special experience, we feel a connection that resonates within.

With DIT KLINGT JUT we want to express our love for music and manifest the meaning it can have for all of us. We do this by providing a thoughtfully curated space for artists and labels to share their music, organizing events & live-streams and serving as a platform to share ideas on music and the creative process.

DKJ Residents / team:
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⁍ @baeggy
⁍ @kriszpyy
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