Carina Helen discovered her passion for electronic music in Oslo’s nightlife back in 1999, moving from the dancefloor to the DJ booth just a few years later. Since 2002 she’s been spinning vinyl and shaping a sound that blends Psychedelic Techno, Minimal Tech-House, hypnotic grooves, and mystical, mischievous peaktime energy. For the softer moments, her deep, vocal-driven Deep House sets bring warmth and emotion to any room.
A long-standing force in Oslo’s underground scene, she has played at The Villa, Jaeger, Skaugum, Nattfabrikken, La Belle Sole, Godt Håp, and more—always delivering a sense of connection, intensity, and groove. Internationally she has lit up dancefloors from Goldengate (Berlin) to WMC (Miami), Beautiful People (Ibiza), Off Sonar (Barcelona), Culture Box (Copenhagen), Horizon Festival (Bulgaria / Andorra), and cities like Riga, Skopje, Kosovo and others.
As A&R Director of Smallrecords, she works alongside her husband Eric Smalls, a key figure in Oslo’s underground community. Together they have spent the last decade shaping a creative environment around them. Eric not only runs Smallrecords but also founded the legendary club Elefant, a venue that became a home for DJs and music lovers across ages and backgrounds. Elefant was known for its huge DJ bookings—not because of money, but because artists wanted to play there.
Together, Carina and Eric have helped connect countless DJs and producers, building friendships and a sense of family within the scene—not intentionally, not for status, but simply because people naturally came together around their shared love for music. They also produce music as a team, combining their strengths and creativity.
After ten years of marriage, Carina still says her love for Eric is one of the biggest driving forces in her life—quiet, real, and deeply rooted in everything they create together.
Carina also curates Smallcast, a monthly underground mix series for the last seven years, showcasing artists from around the world on SoundCloud and Mixcloud. It has grown into a respected platform, giving visibility to DJs and highlighting the diversity of the underground sound.
Serious about her craft yet playful in spirit, Carina brings atmosphere, soul, and connection to every set—whether it’s a dark basement or a sunrise stage. One thing is always guaranteed: the groove is real, and she’s the one guiding it.

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