Our new In Focus mix series have been brought to life during times of isolation. And what’s better than spending your time diving into new music or DJ-sets from artists you admire? That’s what we thought. The next couple of weeks, we will be asking one artist each week to deliver a mix build around a self-picked theme. Everyone is free to do what and how they feel like, and create something special for themselves and everyone who’s keen to give it a listen too. We hope you enjoy.

Who else would be better to kick off with than our dear friend Palms Trax? Not only has Jay been a favourite of ours for years, he has become probably everyone else’s as well. His contribution to In Focus is one we have listened to in one go: a “100% originals, features, edits and remixes by Joaquin Joe Claussell” mix, which resulted in a stirring and spiritual tribute to one of the all-time greats.

Palms Trax: “Over the last couple of years I’ve found his music to have this wonderful effect on a dancefloor where the whole place can feel like it’s levitating, so when lockdown hit I started going through his records at home and found it to be incredibly healing. Hopefully some people out there feel the same way!“.

Dekmantel: In Focus Podcast Series

In Focus 001 - Palms Trax

I don't want to limit myself to one particular sound. I play tracks from a variety of different genres; as long as the sound is groovy, deep, somehow melodic and takes me on a journey. That's something I want my audience to experience as well. 

part of @bouwmarct
co-founder of @nachtigall-label
Booking requests: bouwmeestertim@gmail.com

Upcoming Events:
MixMission @ Sunshine Live
more tba

Past:
29.11.25 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
18.10.25 - Troya Bar, Berlin (private event)
10.10.25 - Kult, St. Gallen
19.09.25 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
07.02.25 - Klaus, Zürich
31.01.25 - Kult, St. Gallen
25.01.25 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
21.12.24 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
06.12.24 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
12.10.24 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
28.09.24 - Kult, St. Gallen
27.09.24 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
10.08.24 - Aquilegia Alpina, Ilanz
19.04.24 - Kult, St. Gallen
28.03.24 - Gare de Lion, Wil (Feine Musik)
09.02.24 - Kult, St. Gallen
09.12.23 - ØYA Klub, St. Gallen
30.11.23 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (nachtigall - residency for the month)
23.11.23 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (nachtigall - residency for the month)
18.11.23 - Kornhaus, Winterthur
09.11.23 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (nachtigall - residency for the month)
09.09.23 - Gustav Gleis, St. Gallen
26.08.23 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
24.08.23 - Hive, Zürich
19.08.23 - ØYA Klub, St. Gallen
11.08.23 - Kult, St. Gallen
29.07.23 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
22.06.23 - Kraftfeld, Winterthur
06.05.23 - Affekt, St. Gallen (nachtigall)
01.04.23 - Kult, St. Gallen
25.03.23 - Ostklang, St. Gallen (with Remcord)
04.03.23 - Tankstell, St. Gallen (nachtigall)
11.02.23 - Ostklang, St. Gallen
04.02.23 - Kegelbahn, Luzern (Rawls)
22.12.22 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (nachtigall - residency for the month)
15.12.22 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (nachtigall - residency for the month)
30.09.22 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (nachtigall - residency for the month)
16.09.22 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
09.09.22 - ØYA Klub, St. Gallen (nachtigall)
23.07.22 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
25.06.22 - private Event, Winterthur
23.06.22 - Kraftfeld, Winterthur
27.05.22 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
20.05.22 - Osttor, Winterthur
09.04.22 - ØYA Klub, St. Gallen (nachtigall)
02.04.22 - Südpol, Luzern (with In Anima)
12.03.22 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (All Night Long)
19.02.22 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
05.02.22 - ØYA Klub, St. Gallen (nachtigall Label Release Party)
23.12.21 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (Kleiner Freitag mit nachtigall)
09.12.21 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (Kleiner Freitag mit nachtigall)
02.12.21 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (Kleiner Freitag mit nachtigall)
04.11.21 Tankstell (Wohnzimmer Set), St. Gallen
23.10.21 - Ostklang, St. Gallen (bouwmarct)
15.10.21 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen (bouwmarct)
17.07.21 - Südpol, Luzern (bouwmarct)
16.07.21 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
05.09.20 - Südpol, Luzern
22.08.20 - Rok, Luzern (with Olivan)
08.08.20 - private Rooftop party, Langstrasse Zürich
01.08.20 - Carlitos, Luzern
18.07.20 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
11.07.20 - Tankstell, St.Gallen
17.04.20 - Tankstell, St. Gallen (cancelled)
13.03.20 - Rok, Luzern (with Ae:ther & Vanita) (cancelled)
28.02.20 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
22.02.20 - Ostklang, St. Gallen (with PAJI)
31.12.19 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
20.12.19 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
22.11.19 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
09.11.19 - Rok, Luzern (with Erly Tepshi & Alberth)
20.09.19 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
20.07.19 - Südpol, Luzern
07.06.19 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
31.05.19 - Rok, Luzern (with Colyn)
11.05.19 - Südpol, Luzern
22.03.19 - Rok, Luzern (with Denis Horvat, Beswerda & ENØS)
09.02.19 - Tankstell, St. Gallen
29.12.18 - AFFEKT Bar, St. Gallen
20.12.18 - Tankstell, St. Gallen

There's two genres of music: Music I like and music I don't like. 

Be open to everything.

“Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.”
~ Herbie Hancock ~

✰About✰                                                                                                                                                                             
Natte Haarie is an Amsterdam-based DJ. He started playing his groovy eclectic sound back in 2010 and has gradually been making underground waves ever since.                                               

He is a manic enthusiast and compulsive hoarder of anything oldskool and obscure: from deep Chicago and Detroit tracks, and wonky Acid and Rave bangers, to pure gems from the heyday of Disco and New-Wave. Only music with a heartbeat and plenty of rough edges stands a chance of passing by in his full-power sets.                 
                                                                                                                             
✰Bio✰                                                                                                                                                       
Born and raised in a suburb - a so-called ''Vinex-wijk'' - in the Amsterdam metropolitan area, he, as a young boy, sincerely enjoyed listening to his father playing the piano. This would eventually spark his true love for rhythm and melody, something he simply cannot do without today.

After moving (back) to Amsterdam, he soon discovered its very vibrant underground music scene. Instantly liking everything about - the tangible energy in its grimy warehouses and sweaty basements especially. This ultimately made him decide to start deejaying himself.

And in case you were wondering... His alias comes from ''Mata Hari'': an historical and notorious Dutch femme fatale from the turn of the twentieth century. As a matter of fact, Natte Haarie happens to be a distant relative - she was the aunt of my father's grandmother - of the real deal, something he only just found out recently! 
For more information read: 
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2017/11-12/mata-hari-history-killing              
                                                   
✰What's here?✰
Besides sets and mixtapes/podcasts, Natte Haarie has selected his personal favourites, together with some truly scuzzy beats&pieces he randomly stumbled upon and really doesn’t want you to miss out on.

✰Bookings (or other musical enquiries)?✰
Contact me by PM or just send a mail:
natte_haarie_dj@outlook.com

Tikvica translated in Croatian means 'zucchini'. The nickname came from my long-distance running crew. 

House and techhouse music shared here has mostly helped me to start and finish long runs. It gives me an inspiration to run, to think and to enjoy in the same time.

Other stuff are just for the soul.

Motto: 

Fast rhythm, faster legs. 

New tracks on the track.

Amsterdam based DJs, events company and record label. - support@dekmantel.com for all your webshop and label enquiries.