May 24 after hour mix

Music is in Jay’s blood - quite literally, his father is a wicked DJ and so his sister! From humble belt-drive beginnings at the age of 12, Jay navigated all things four to the floor with dedication. DJing moved out the bedroom to the classic club night Megatripolis and took Jay as far afield as the Philippines. He has played at numerous underground parties and festivals including Kimberley, Give, Winterwell, Womad and Standon Calling. Jay’s DJ sets sit squarely in house but draw upon influences from a wide range of electronic sounds from Detroit techno to Chicago house to deep house to minimal to French house and tech-house.

From Paris to Barcelona, via Cannes and Tokyo, I’ve been spinning since 1997—always on vinyl. A key player on the French house scene, I’ve played iconic venues like Rex Club, Queen, and Batofar, alongside legends like Laurent Garnier, Luke Solomon, Dan Ghenacia, and Frankie Knuckles (RIP), whom I had the honor to host at MIDEM.

As founder of *Polyphonics Recordings*, I’ve released music from John Tejada, Jimpster, Spirit Catcher, and more, helping shape the deep house underground from 2001 onwards.

I’ve curated and mixed landmark compilations like *La Mezzanine de l’Alcazar* (90K+ sold) and *Overground House 05*. From residencies at Rex Club and the Space Ibiza World Tour to running the infamous TAPE parties in Barcelona, my sets blend soulful deep house, classic grooves, and timeless club energy.

Still digging wax. Still playing vinyl.  
*Bookings on request.*

May 24 after hour mix

Julien Shade