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Lobster (NL)

Amsterdam’s visionary and fertile underground scene. Emerging from the notorious rave community through his former residency at Orphic Amsterdam, where he perfected the craft of playing dancefloor and storyline inspired techno, this current Vault Sessions resident knows how to scan and adapt to any crowd. With a musical library spanning multiple sub-genres, tempos, and decades, Lobster always has the fitting track ready to be played out, scouting the dancefloor for the perfect moment. Uncompromising in his vision, Lobster has carved out his own unique space, steadfastly pushing his signature tripped-out high energy sound without succumbing to fleeting trends. Yet, despite his persistence, he remains ever-curious, constantly seeking fresh inspiration to fuel his creative fire. Combined with his unconditional passion for electronic music, it is certain Lobster is and will continue to be a dominant force in today’s techno scene. His commitment to consistency and keen sense of the crowd have led him to play sets for hungry audiences in venues all across the globe, like Bassiani, Awakenings, Vault Sessions, Freedom Medellin, Ratherlost, Basement New York, RSO, BRET, Laster Madrid and many more. As the years passed, his journey took a turn towards the studio, where the focus shifted from just playing music to creating it. Rejecting the notion of rigidly defining what a track should be before it’s made, Lobster embraces a more organic approach. For this artist, creativity isn't about control; it's about flow. This approach has allowed him to produce tracks that resonate with authenticity and his raw emotion.

TWIENA

From the dynamics of Twiena’s low-end grooves, to the fluidity of her music as she introduces a balance between her pure love of 4x4 Rave & Techno sound, raw 90s aesthetics, uplifting melodies, and perceptive mixes of emotion & intensity all fused into unforgettable moments in time. With an uncanny ear for sound, Twiena supplies her audience with high-energy vibes that blend & blur the lines between authentic Techno, Ghetto, contemporary Trance, pure Acid textures, and influence from the roots of electronic scene from the UK, all the way to Chicago – Twiena creates unparalleled combinations of rump shakin’ rave tunes designed to redefine the nightlife.

Spray

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S-candalo

Raised in Germany with Colombian and Chilean roots, they are well-acquainted with the act and mindset of mixing (tracks, attitudes, languages) and keeping one’s back to another’s back. In the past years the siblings have engaged in fields ranging from music management to fashion and in their blends there is also a certain synthesis of passion and defined taste that speaks, simply, to fierceness. Fearsomeness, too – their sound is burning and relentless with seductive vocal samples, loopy synths, and bright, punchy kicks. On their recent mixes for platforms such as Fact Magazine, Boiler Room, MARICAS, Radiant Love and Rinse FM, obtuse melodies from the 90s blend with sassy club bangers, then into polyrhythmic grooves, and so on. Their sound is overflowing with the queen and the queer, an energy they also direct into La Noche. Expect scandals and heated speakers from city to city.

THC

THC’s sets are kinetic, propulsive in this way. High-energy without a loss of soul, hard-hitting and still very playful and very gay. We are reminded that techno need not be a gloomy, rumbling march, and that house has a whole range of attitudes at the same time ruthless and smiling. She blazes, to put it simply. ​Having heated Berlin dancefloors and airwaves for a few years, THC is one of the founders and resident at La Noche. She has her own show HOT BOX on Rinse FM, and has released mixes via Crack Magazine, DJ Mag, Fact Mag and NTS. The last year has also seen her playing alongside her sibling DHC as the duo unit S-candalo. Regardless of format, there are always those THC-signatures: punch; euphoria; and streaks of vocal samples intoning the classic dancefloor theme of unity, be it political, sexual, spiritual or some sweaty mixture of it all.

DHC

Dominik Humeres Correa draws on a deep devotion to their dance history and culture, making connections through undeniable groove and infectious energy spanning the more seductive shades of house, trance, progressive and beyond. With sister THC, the duo make up S-candalo; an unstoppable force to be reckoned with, already gracing the likes of Panorama Bar, Fabric, Bassiani and Whole Festival with their dynamic presence. With past and present involvement in Berlin based collectives Venus Vessels and La Noche, DHC is constantly expanding their web and cementing contribution to today's tastemakers, regularly showcasing a more subdued side of their vivid musical insight on Refuge Worldwide. Things are just heating up, with bass in your face, vocal flair and transmittable style, DHC is the moment!

De Schuurman

Passion DEEZ

The inimitable Passion DEEZ [he/him] plays an alchemy of bass-centric sounds from 2-step and dark garage to instrumental grime and jungle. Coming from a decade long background in pirate radio and dubstep parties, DEEZ focuses on playing darker grooves and more percussive riddims bringing a unique perspective to the Dutch dance culture. Pushing the London sound and the contemporary productions from his peers, DEEZ always turns up with a bag full of tricks and a story to tell. Picking up the USB stick and blowing sentimental moments off forgotten wax, DEEZ toured the Dutch radio stations like a bat out of hell and reclaimed a space at the table with his refreshing curation. Playing a set pretty much every week during a pandemic made DEEZ hard to miss while we were all sat at home reminiscing our beloved club scene. He now regularly plays at venues, stages and stations all over Europe.

Ploy

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Nathan Homan

Nathan Homan has quickly risen as a force in the electronic music scene. As a resident DJ at Groningen’s beloved club OOST, he’s built a reputation for lighting up dancefloors with his eclectic mix of house, techno, and electro. A natural behind the decks, his journey has taken him to dj at beloved underground events and clubs like Breakfast Club, Perron, RAUM, Thuishaven, Kopjek, and Paradigm, with more to come. Nathan's talent extends to radio, where he’s a regular on RRFM, Future Intel, and Operator, showcasing his unique sound. A dedicated house music producer and label owner, he has released music on NHS, BAR Records, KopjeK Records, including his own imprint(s). During the pandemic, he launched the aptly named TOZO imprint, a bold project showcasing his personal productions. Just recently he co-founded the Beau Brummer label, setting the stage for a string of eagerly awaited releases with the first one arriving in the spring of 2025. Now based in Rotterdam, Nathan is exactly where he belongs: in control of his sound, his vision, and every dancefloor he touches. Armed with a fresh perspective on house music and an unstoppable drive, he’s ready to solidify his place in the clubs that crave his energy and creativity. This is just the beginning.

Moxes

Playing house banger after house banger, slipping in some garage and progressive tunes. Sometimes you wish he was on the dance floor with you but luckily he has the gift of making the booth and the dance floor feel like one. Big hug, big smile, big tracks: the Moxes holy trinity. This total sweetheart’s development has been explosive, to the point where he’s comfortable steering the dance floor in any of a great many directions. Partystarters from the lands of house and trance, a sneaky break layered on top or a powerful hit of the subs to change things up: something of a Swiss army knife is being pulled out for energy.

Moody Mehran

Mehran paves his own musical path. His inspiration isn't driven by a single style or musical genre, instead Mehran draws on sounds from across the electronic music spectrum. As co-founder of Diaspora Radio and Acid Hamam, he channels his passion for music into building vibrant communities and unforgettable experiences.

Papa Nugs

Laura Meester

Let's get funky

Florinsz Janvier

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ESTRELLA

Merel Helderman

Merel has been immersed in music from an early age, starting out as a piano player with a background in classical music and jazz. A foundation that still defines her feel for rhythm, harmony, and groove. She later moved into electronic music and carved out her own signature sound as a DJ. Besides playing, she also curates and organises her own parties and club nights. Her style is deeply anchored in house music, with clear influences from Detroit techno and ’90s house. Driving drum patterns, layered percussion, and warm, soulful synths are at the heart of her sound. She has released two EPs that mirror the same DNA as her DJ sets: rhythmically strong, classic-inspired, and always built for the dance floor.

Doppelgang

Doppelgang has been shaking up dance floors since 2012 with their fiery mix of house music, celebrating the genre in all its glory. Selecting cheeky vocals, OG rhythms and sexy grooves. From hosting the iconic Adonis stage at Lowlands to throwing it down at de School, Club Raum and Le Sucre, these Amsterdam twins know how to keep the party going, at for example Pornceptual, Hamam Nights and Spielraum. Whether dropping fresh club edits with Something Something or curating soundtracks for the Rijksmuseum (yes, really), they’re taking their sound worldwide — and bringing the heat to The Lot Radio, Rinse FM and Kiosk Radio along the way.

Deets

Based in Groningen NL, Deets is carving out her own spot in the underground and rave scene. Seamlessly moving through realms such as techno, bass, IDM, and (tech) house, she crafts layered, experimental mixes that flow cohesively yet remain unpredictable, locking the psyche and the physical into an immersive sonic journey. With a keen sense of atmosphere, she tailors each DJ set to the moment. Being a regular face in many booths in her hometown, including club OOST, Paradigm and Relate Radio, and with gigs at amongst others Wildeburg, VISION and club RAUM, she’s known for blurring the lines between various subcultures, 4x4 beats and unconventional soundscapes. Recognized by 3voor12 as 'one to watch', she continues to solidify her presence. For Deets, DJing is more than mixing tracks - it’s about cultivating empowerment, grounding, and deep connection within herself and her audiences. She aims to create a space where individuals can tune into themselves, bond with others and tap into the collective consciousness through music and movement. Her cutting-edge sets reflect a diverse artistic and cultural background - drawing from the soulful sway of Latin music, the bounce of funk, the grit of old-school electro, and the sharp edge of hip-hop. From behind the decks Deets transforms ideas into sonics by painting time and space to connect body and mind(s).