Hiya! 

New mixtape for mankind. Excited to share this latest episode. It's been a fun ride putting this together. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. See you soon on the dance floor. I have some exciting new dates to announce soon : )

The Deepest Mixtape In The Universe #55

Sander Kleinenberg 2.0



Whether it’s producing, remixing or dj’ing, Sander Kleinenberg has been building credibility on all fronts for over twenty-five years. He has established himself as an advocate of progress and most of all, a pivotal player on the frontier of electronic music. Starting out dj-ing at merely fifteen years old, a young Sander Kleinenberg was inspired by club music and hip-hop culture in the late eighties. This cultural shift inspired his own musical path, which in turn led to him traveling the world and spreading his sound along the way. Many awards, accolades and having performed all corners of the world later you could say it was destiny. 

Often mentioned when talking about the first wave of superstar dj’s from the progressive house wave around the turn of the century, Sander brought a mixture genres and styles to the table like never heard before. Quirky disco, psychedelia, Detroit techno, straight up soul and industrialism contributed greatly to the ever-evolving musical landscape in the ‘90s and 00’s. Sander’s eclectic persona and capability to always be two steps ahead of the rest have resulted in him being an award-winning dj and producer. As time passes by and his career unfolds, the pattern within it becomes more and more visible, Sander is a man on the move, always searching for the “perfect mix” in his own words. Sander’s relentless passion for perfection has kept him away from classification, putting hours upon hours into the enrichment of dj- and producer identity. Constantly twisting and shaping sounds. It’s this search for relevance in electronic musics development that keeps him re-inventing himself in every decade that has gone by since those early days. 

Today Sander looks back at his journey and thought it was time to make up the balance of all the corners of progress his career has taken him. You could call it a full circle type moment settling for nothing else but quality. If you are looking for someone who has searched high and low and has taken that into his current musical identity then Sander is your man. Like a fine wine matured into something wonderful.. Weaving generations, styles and a healthy eye on the future together in a relevant cocktail of musical maturity. Check his Deepest Mixtapes for a deep look into all that excites him and you will understand what he means.

In 2024 after a time of rejuvenation you can find Sander at a select number of dates around the world, revisiting his love for the clubs and countries that accompanied his journey along the way. He has a string of releases on the way marking his comeback to the dance floor both behind the decks and in the charts. It is time to once again rekindle his ability to bring levity and fun back to the dance floors.

I DJ for the love of music and the joy of sharing it with others. Music connects people in so many different ways, and that’s what inspires me.

My journey started in Ottawa, on the dance floor at Sweet Saturdays. From there, I found myself at Atomic (Ottawa), Sona (Montreal), Stereo (Montreal), System Soundbar (Toronto), Surface (Ottawa), and Heaven (Ottawa). Those nights fueled my passion and shaped my love for the scene.

Over the years, I invested in my craft—starting with my first digital setup (Tech 1200 DZs), moving to the Vestax VCI 300 with the VFX-1 effects unit, and now mixing on a Roland DJ-808. Since 2005, I’ve been learning, experimenting, and perfecting my skills. I’ve played everything from small get-togethers and local bars to unforgettable nights deep in the forest on a private lake with friends.

What I love most are intimate nights where I can take people on a journey—introducing them to tracks they’ve never heard before, while mixing in classics that keep everyone smiling, dancing, and singing along.

House music has always been, and always will be, a part of who I am.
Keep dancing. One love.

—Jay