SMILING CAST #001 - Geneva @dj_geneva

Introducing our new mix series, a collection of sets by the best artists we’ve met on the road and been inspired by. For the opening of Smiling Cast, we’re thrilled to welcome Geneva, who is setting a high standard by delivering an hour of absolute bangers dug with love.

Drawing inspiration from the late 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, Geneva curates catchy and eclectic sets that range from psychedelic downtempo to progressive house, always with her special signature: a blend of irony and sexy vibes.

Smiling Cast #001 · Geneva

We believe in myths, talent & humility.
We are a record label based in Hong Kong & a worldwide radio based in multiple countries, creating the link between Asia and the world.

Passion, creativity, electronic music and smiles.

Any enquiries: smilingphasesrecords@gmail.com

2025 releases & remixes on @mmdiscos @eandxrecords

2024 releases & remixes on @permvac @sonicdreamrecordings @snccrew2012 @smiling-phases @les-yeux-orange

2023 releases on @radiantrecords @slamcityjams @terrazzotrax @semi-delicious @smiling-phases

Co-founder @smiling-phases & @aurore404records

Booking & enquiries (releases/promos/remixes,...): nairless@gmail.com

Born in Vietnam, raised in France. NairLess is an assiduous producer, DJ, live performer and pianist. 

Before his electronic music journey, he studied and learnt to master the piano at the age of 4.


He moved on to electronic music in 2017 by starting the production of dreamy house music. He also integrated the collective “L’Appart Music” with which he had his first mixes.

In 2018, he co-founded the label “Aurore 404” which organized and still organizes parties in notorious Parisians clubs such as Rex Club, Nouveau Casino, NF-34 & Garage and released rising artists such as Gallegos and Pépé Elle and confirmed ones such as Ian Pooley.

In 2022, his music has evolved to fast paced but still smooth and hovering electronic music with a firm inspiration on old school 90’s early trance, balearic, tribal and progressive house.

He co-founded in 2023 the label @smiling-phases with @arvemusic and @bridjgang signing some established artists and upcoming talents.

2025:
- 28.11 - Renate - Berlin
- 27.11 - La Rotonde - Paris
- 19.10 - 211 - Paris
- 10.10 - Mira - Paris
- 20.09 - Canal Barboteur - Paris
- 13.09 - Pinata Radio - Montpellier
- 12.09 - Playa Del Litoral - Barcelona
- 29.08 - Rex Club - Paris
- 16.08 - Bike Jesus - Prague
- 16.08 - Czech Boat - Prague
- 02.08 - Fort Tonique Festival - Dinan
- 16.07 - HÖR - Berlin
- 05.07 - Meli-Melo Festival - Fort De Condé
- 21.06 - Smiling Phases FDLM - Paris
- 16.05 - Rockstore - Montpellier
- 12.04 - Le Lieu Unique - Nantes
- 11.04 - La Java - Paris
- 05.04 - TBA - TBA
- 21.02 - Le Mazette - Paris
- 18.01 - 42 Marches - Paris

2024:
- 14.12 - La Rotonde - Paris
- 07.11 - TBA - Paris
- 30.11 - TBA - Paris
- 23.11 - La Karambole - Paris
- 22.11 - Cabaret Sauvage - Paris
- 15.11 - 1988 - Rennes
- 02.11 - Club Malasaña - Madrid
- 18.10 - Duke Of Tokyo - Amsterdam
-  05.10 - Karate Club - Prague
- 29.09 - Contours Festival - Clichy
- 07.09 - La Marbrerie - Paris
- 06.09 - La Clairière - Paris
- 25.08 - Macadam - Nantes
- 08.08 - Badaboum - Paris
- 03.08 - Versailles Open-Air - Versailles
- 27.07 - Adiù Festival - Luz-Saint-Sauveur
- 20.07 - Glazart - Paris
- 29.06 - Meli-Melo Festival - Soucy
- 21.06 - Smiling Phases FDLM - Paris
- 15.06 -  Sisyphos - Berlin
- 14.06 - Golden Gate - Berlin
- 13.06 - HÖR - Berlin
- 08.06 - Java - Paris
- 08.05 - Rex Club - Paris
- 27.04 - Radius Festival - Maastricht
- 05.04 - TBA - Paris
- 31.03 - A La Folie - Paris
- 29.02 - Badaboum - Paris
- 17.02 - 9b - Paris
- 10.02 - La Fabuleuse Cantine - La Rochelle
- 12.01 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris

2023:
- 31.12 - Mauke - Wuppertal
- 02.12 - Point Ephémère - Paris
- 24.11 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris
- 17.11 - Java - Paris
- 28.10 - Petit Bain - Paris
- 29.09 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris
- 08.09 - Entente Nocturne Festival
- 02.09 - A42 Festival - Beautheil-Saints
- 31.08 - Canal Barboteur - Paris
- 03.08 - Mazette - Paris
- 22.07 - TBA - Paris
- 21.07 - Petit Bain - Paris
- 21.06 - Aurore 404 - Fête de la musique - Paris
- 18.06 - Café Barge - Paris
- 10.06 - Basscule - Secret Place
- 18.05 - Rex Club - Paris
- 29.04 - Lilla Festival - Hypercourt
- 22.04 - Mauke - Wuppertal
- 25.03 - L'International - Paris
- 18.03 - La Rotonde - Paris
- 04.03 - Black Lion - Hossegor
- 13.01 - L'International - Paris

For bookings mail reachit@gmail.com or call +31(0)610625995

House of Optimism began his DJ-career in the beginning of 1992 playing at Tumult in Abcoude. Tumult was known for being one of the few clubs that programmed house music in the beginning of the 90’s. 

He quickly gained recognition for his unique style and energetic performances, which often blended different genres of music, including house, disco, and acid. In the 1990s he played at different clubs and festivals in the Netherlands like Mazzo, Paradiso and Melkweg. 

Throughout his career he continued to inspire and entertain audiences with his DJ sets and passion for music. By doing this House of Optimism remained a beloved figure in the underground scene of Amsterdam.

@smilingphases co-founder
@lappartmusic member

Booking : smilingphasesrecords@gmail.com

More to come in 2025

2025:
11.04 - ?
07.03 - ?
18.01 - 42 Marches, Paris
01.01 - Liquid Palms Radio

2024:
02.11 - Club Malasana, Madrid
07.09 - La Marbrerie, Paris
08.05 - Rex Club, Paris
05.04 - Live Bar, Paris
17.02 - Le 9b, Paris

2023:
02.12 - Point Ephémère, Paris
29.09 - Rotonde Stalingrad, Paris
30.08 - Canal Barboteur, Paris
22.07 - Food Society, Paris
21.07 - Petit Bain, Paris
10.06 - Basscule Open Air, Paris
18.05 - Rex Club, Paris
25.03 - L'International, Paris
18.03 - La Rotonde Stalingrad, Paris
04.03 - Black Lion, Hossegor
27.01 - La Java, Paris

2022:
02.12 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris
14.07 - Canal Barboteur - Paris
07.07 - Badaboum - Paris
29.04 - Seguin - Boulogne-Billancourt
01.04 - La Rotonde Stalingrad - Paris

Latvian-born and Paris-based, Geneva is a DJ and music curator known for her sensual, genre-blending sets that effortlessly combine hypnotic downtempo, leftfield electronica, and progressive house. Formerly a creative director, Geneva left the corporate world to fully embrace her deep-rooted passion for music — and has since emerged as a distinctive voice in the European electronic scene.

She is a resident at Fauve Radio and co-organizer of a series of curated, offbeat parties in France, where she showcases both local and international talent. Her sound is defined by emotional storytelling, playful irony, and a nostalgic nod to the late 90s and early 2000s — always delivered with a sleek, seductive edge.

Geneva is also the creator and host of ONS (One Night Stand), a podcast series exploring themes of eroticism and sensuality in music. Through ONS, she delves into the emotional and physical language of sound, crafting immersive listening experiences that go far beyond the dance floor.

With a growing presence across European venues, radio platforms, and underground parties, Geneva continues to push boundaries with a style that’s both intelligent and unapologetically intimate.