ZAMNA FESTIVAL (SATURDAY)

Who they are

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  Amiti

  Colombia · 9 bookings since Nov 2023

  “By 2018 and carrying the momentum, Restrepo would formally enter the production scene by way of multiple record in labels: Running Clouds, Sequence Music, Deep Dip, and Three Hands Records respectively - With multiple Top 100 Melodic House & Techno Chart Rankings on Beatport, his productions have gained global circulation.”

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  By 2018 and carrying the momentum, Restrepo would formally enter the production scene by way of multiple record in labels: Running Clouds, Sequence Music, Deep Dip, and Three Hands Records respectively - With multiple Top 100 Melodic House & Techno Chart Rankings on Beatport, his productions have gained global circulation. Since that time, AMITI has performed various events throughout Brooklyn, further establishing his strong connection with locals - Whilst simultaneously performing at events and festivals throughout - Helping to diversify his footprint and fanbase on a more international scale.
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  Their RA profile lists Us & Them Records, Ethereal Community Records, Running Clouds and sequence music.

  Recently at Avant Gardner, Kings Hall - Avant Gardner · often with Oscar L, EZE RAMIREZ, David Lindmer, none of them here that night

• Adam Sellouk

  Israel · 4 bookings since Aug 2024

  “Adam Sellouk is a standout talent in the electronic music scene, known for his captivating blend of indie dance and tech house.”

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  Adam Sellouk is a standout talent in the electronic music scene, known for his captivating blend of indie dance and tech house. His impressive catalog includes releases on prestigious labels such as Experts Only, Universal, Sony, TSZR, Insomniac Records, and Hellbent showcasing his distinctive creative vision. As a sought-after DJ, Adam has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide, including Tomorrowland Festival (Belgium), UNVRS Ibiza, So Track Boa Festival (Brazil), Club Space (Miami), Ushuaia Ibiza, Laroc Club (Brazil), and Knockdown Center (New York). Championed by industry heavyweights including Vintage Culture, John Summit, Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Mau P, and Tiësto, Adam’s music resonates with diverse audiences, establishing him as a respected voice in the global electronic music community. With a unique sound and unwavering dedication, Adam Sellouk continues to make his mark on the dance music landscape, captivating listeners around the world.
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  Their RA profile lists Sony, Armada Music, Drumcode, Three Six Zero Recordings and 1 more.

  often with Ben Sterling, Lumia, Adriatique, none of them here that night

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  Joplyn

  Berlin, Germany · 5 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Post-Genre.”

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  Post-Genre. Electronic. Euphorie:Fragility. Through Pankow And Ideals. Hier Und Jetzt — Something. You Can’t Put Your Finger On It. But It Feels… Familiar. Or Is It? Heimat, Nostalgie, Ekstase, Verwirrung. You Speed Up And Suddenly You’re Running. Itching For Liberation. A Return To Weightlessness? The Last Days/Weeks/Months/Years Feel Like A Blur. You Take A Breath Of Air, It Smells Like Piss. What Else Is New. None Of The Above - N.O.T.A Berlin. https://linktr.ee/joplynberlin
  Their RA profile lists Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical Music, Mobilee, Watergate Records and 1 more.

  Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with @Der Dude, Hybrid, LSDave, none of them here that night

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  Layla Benitez

  New York City · 7 bookings since Sep 2023

  “With releases on Afterlife, Interstellar, Tomorrowland Music, Zamna, and her own imprint Sheep At Night, Layla has carved out a sound that is both emotive and electrifying.”

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  With releases on Afterlife, Interstellar, Tomorrowland Music, Zamna, and her own imprint Sheep At Night, Layla has carved out a sound that is both emotive and electrifying. With support from the likes of Anyma, MRAK, David Guetta, Tiesto, Meduza, Adriatique, ARTBAT, Miss Monique and 8 Kays, as well as her collab with Vintage Culture and Hot Since 82 amassing over 2 million streams, her global reach continues to grow. Her Sheep At Night concept runs as a monthly residency at Floyd Miami, showcasing the next wave of talent that fuels her creative vision such as Durante, Miluhska, 19:26, Jono Stephenson, Paradoks and Ms. Mada. A staple on Afterlife lineups, Layla has lit up stages at Coachella, EXIT, Circoloco, Loveland, OFF Sonar, EDC, Skyline, Brunch Electronik, Warehouse Project, Tomorrowland, CRSSD, and Day Zero, as well as legendary venues like Sphere Vegas, The Pyramids of Giza, DC10, Hï, Pacha, KOKO, Space, Red Rocks, and Mute. Her iconic Tomorrowland 2025 set cements her reputation as one of the most dynamic new acts in the scene.
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  Progressive House on 5, Deep House on 3, Techno on 2 and House on 1. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Interstellar Recordings (2) (2), Knee Deep In Sound (1) and Tomorrowland Music (1); their RA profile also lists Crosstown Rebels, Anjunadeep, All Day I Dream, Afterlife and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with L9, 19:26, Woo York, none of them here that night

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  Matador

  Ireland · 4 bookings since Sep 2023

  “As DJ Awards’ 2016 Electronic Live Performer, Matador is a revolutionary live artist with a shining reputation for versatility, whilst never compromising on quality.”

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  As DJ Awards’ 2016 Electronic Live Performer, Matador is a revolutionary live artist with a shining reputation for versatility, whilst never compromising on quality. Accolades have been showered on the Dublin-born producer, from proud ambassador of the NEVE 5088 Console, and Richie Hawtin’s PLAYDifferently MODEL1 mixer, his tenure as an ENTER resident at their worldwide events, to his consistent spot in RA’s Live Artist poll, bringing him rapid worldwide acclaim and a devoted worldwide fan base of clubbers and peers alike. Still thirsty for new worlds to conquer, Matador, aka Gavin Lynch, recently took on a new role as label boss for his RUKUS imprint. Matador’s breath-taking explosive live shows result in packed crowds and an equally packed touring schedule including key bookings at top clubs and festivals such as Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Sonus Croatia, Ultra, and Output, DC-10, Space Ibiza, Stereo Montreal. Playing to ecstatic thousands at sold out shows worldwide is a far cry from his early years. Raised on Motown, Matador then grew up with Guns N Roses, Pink Floyd, Orbital, Kasabian… As a teenager inspired by electronic giants Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer and Jeff Mills, he listened faithfully to the Essential Mix, collecting records and learning to DJ on any pieces of equipment he could afford. His drive to learn more led him to a sound engineering course at Dublin’s Sound Training Centre, with an emphasis on electronic music production, and an obsession was born. ‘Whilst electronic production is my first love, it has been incredibly important to have knowledge of instruments in their purest form both in a studio and in a live environment.’ Along with early interest from Cocoon and Perc Trax, an encounter with Richie Hawtin boosted him from aspiring DJ on the Dublin underground club circuit to a key component of Hawtin’s Minus imprint. His success was assured by his string of successful releases there such as ‘Kingswing’ and his ‘Spooks’ EP, and by his innovative, ever-evolving live shows. His relationship with Hawtin continues to be a fruitful one, having been enlisted as an ambassador for his PLAYDifferently Model 1 analog DJ mixer in 2016. Last year also saw Matador founding his RUKUS label. ‘I’ve always loved the idea of taking my tracks from conception in the studio all the way through to release,’ he says. Initially creating an outlet for his own music, this year he invites exciting new and established talent to the imprint, as he extends his range as label boss. In 2016 he unveiled his newest live show at Loveland (ADE 2016), and he promises to add more new elements into an already complex and acclaimed performance in 2017. Unusually multi-talented outside music, Matador’s many interests and skills have fed back into his DJ career. His early twenties were spent training as a chef to the point of a promising career in Dublin’s Michelin starred restaurants. Following his Dad’s advice of ‘find something you love doing and you’ll never work a day in your life’, he split his time between the kitchen and the decks, before cooking became a much loved hobby and music his life’s work.
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  Their RA profile lists Cocoon Recordings, Digital Structures, M-nus, Trapez and 5 more.

  Recently at Avant Gardner, Brooklyn Mirage, Randall's Island · often with Breakdance, caedosz, @Daybee Dee, none of them here that night

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  Stephan Bodzin

  Bremen, Germany · 6 bookings since Sep 2023

  “After starting out by composing music for several prestigious European theaters, Stephan Bodzin soon fell in love with nocturnal club sounds and began producing his own brand of techno.”

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  After starting out by composing music for several prestigious European theaters, Stephan Bodzin soon fell in love with nocturnal club sounds and began producing his own brand of techno. He impressed right from the off and has gone on to work with Marc Romboy many times, including on albums like “Luna” and more recently “Kerberos & Styx” in 2014, and with Oliver Huntemann under myriad aliases including Rekorder. The fruits of these labors have defined the modern techno scene until today. “Throughout my releases and all my collaborations I managed to let my ideas flow freely and to develop my own style,” Stephan Bodzin explains, and he proved that with 2007’s debut album, “Liebe Ist…” and the many other original productions that have followed, such as 2014’s single ‘Sungam’, which sat at number four on the RA charts, and his massive remix of Super Flu’s “Jo Gurt” in the same year. Stephan Bodzin productions are driving, hypnotic things with a very real and memorable sense of melody that sticks long in the mind. Of course, running his own Herzblut label has also defined his career since 2006, and as well as being a place for his own work, has also housed refreshing contemporary music from Dominik Eulberg, Max Cooper and Pig&Dan amongst many more. In the club, meanwhile, Stephan Bodzin is both a story telling DJ who really takes dance floors on a ride through his many musical influences, but is also an impressive live specialist who creates mesmerizing, high impact soundtracks on the fly. Across all continents, there is barely a club or festival in the world worth its salt that he hasn’t headlined at some point or other. 2015 will see this Bremen mastermind release his second full length, “Powers of Ten”, as well as a new single on DJ Tennis’ and Tale of Us’ taste making label Life & Death. The album is another magical piece of work that focuses on melody and rhythm, on fat bass and vivid sound design and is a truly captivating journey through the mind, music, body and soul of one of dance music’s truly modern greats. It is just the latest chapter in what has been an exhilarating musical journey in the capable and creative hands of Stephan Bodzin.
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  Their RA profile lists Systematic Recordings, Herzblut Recordings, Life and Death, Second State and 1 more.

  Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with Luna Semara, Amanda Usher, Sanvero, none of them here that night

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  Patrice Bäumel

  Saxony, Germany · 5 bookings since Nov 2023

  “Patrice Bäumel has carved a unique path through the European and global techno world.”

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  Patrice Bäumel has carved a unique path through the European and global techno world. He's the Beatport chart topping producer and international top flight DJ, who can comfortably fit in with the stellar cast of Global Underground compilers/mixers. He's a hero in his adopted hometown of Amsterdam for the residency at the musch beloved Trouw club where he made his name. His releases on lynchpin labels like Kompakt, Get Physical and Watergate consistently soundtrack wild scenes from Ipanema to Ibiza. But he is no generic DJ/producer, not by a long shot. This is a man who cites the dark experimental grind of Andy Stott and the liquid metal explosions of Autechre as key influences. These days he's straightedge and level headed, yet is still in love with the Dionysian extremes of club culture, and remains a livewire behind the decks, forging an electric connection with dancers. And for all that he is a strategic and studious thinker, he's in thrall to the magic of randomness, and insistent that club music must be driven by bravery and radicalism. He brings deep accumulated life experience of business, of technology and of the arts to bear on everything he does, and that depth shows. But then from the very start, Patrice has continually built his own identity. He was born in East Germany in the Communist era, his mother a teacher, his biological father a Congolese chemistry student she had a fleeting relationship with in Belarus. It wasn't always easy growing up mixed race in an extremely white and socially conservative, fearful, society, but he remembers his childhood fondly. His adoptive father was a music journalist and got records from friends in the West, giving Patrice a unique grounding and early love of particularly alternative and electronic sounds: Depeche Mode, Yello, The Cure, Skinny Puppy. When he was 14 the Iron Curtain came down. It was a mixed blessing: increased freedom, of course, and more access to culture were exciting. But racism increased as the insular East Germans turned against perceived outsiders, and the whole country seemed to struggle with its identity and ambitions. Patrice, though, was self-motivated early. At 16 he got a scholarship to spend a year on an exchange programme in Utah, which he credits with making a man of him, and breaking him out of any parochial mentality. At 17 he started DJing, first gabba and hardcore, then quickly picking up the full spectrum of club sounds, but particularly real-deal European and Detroit techno. He got good at mixing reasonably quickly, but he didn't take it very seriously for quite some time. For all that he tried to shake off his East German identity, he admits that he was swept up in the newfound enthusiasm for capitalism that swept the country, and his primary concern was to understand the ways of business and earn good money. It was for this reason he moved to Amsterdam, but, fired from his assigned traineeship there, he refused to admit defeat and – using his skills in English and technology – found a job on a computer help desk, and began to work his way up through the tech industry. As a freelancer, he fairly rapidly created a good life for himself, with flexible working hours and plenty of time for enjoying clubbing, but also his desire to know more about the world, about art, about himself. Music was always there, though, nagging at him to get more involved. Though he originally enjoyed Amsterdam's nightlife purely as a punter, it wasn't long before he had built up a small home studio and was making his own tracks. And his occasional bar DJ gigs started to build him a reputation – though it wasn't until well into the 2000s that he had any sense that this might be something that could be more than a hobby. A couple of releases on Frankfurt's Trapez imprint piqued interest. It it wasn't really until his deliriously tense and strange 2008 release “Roar” on Get Physical – which became an Ibiza and worldwide club staple supported by everyone from Pete Tong to Danny Tenaglia – that he got enough profile to play internationally. And it really took his Trouw residency at the start ot the 2010s to mark him out as a serious player. But that involvement – with a club he describes as somewhere that “embraced everybody... quintessential Amsterdam, just a place that made people very happy” – was the best schooling he could possibly have had. It was here he could flex his musical muscles, going as dark as he liked and perfecting the difficult art of the extended set, often playing for seven hours plus. Even with this base, and his position in the international hierarchy firmly established, though, he steadfastly refused to rest on his laurels. Quite the opposite, in fact. When Trouw closed he reassessed his life, his sound and his approach to everything: making business plans, cutting out intoxicants, going through an intense process of trying to shed his ego and need for approval, and as an end result laser-focusing his creative process on creating club bangers, tracks that would bring maximum pleasure and success. Which takes us to today. Even with his Global Underground mix boosting Patrice's profile further, and his own tracks regularly showcased by the biggest names in the scene, he still sees himself as a work in progress. He may be decades deep in music, but in many senses his career has only just begun, and ever the autodidact, he is determined to expand the possibilities of DJing and production both as art and as technology. During his post-Trouw reassessments, he came to the realisation that his role was to serve the audience, not to glorify himself, and now every fibre of his being is focused on how best to bring people together and bring both straightforward joy and also the thrill of radical sonic art into their lives. Delighting in the glorious mixture of chaos and control a thronging dancefloor embodies, he has all kinds of plans for the future, but also a willingness to let the magic of chance and randomness be a part of his progress. This musical and cultural polymath definitely has more than a few surprises up his sleeve
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  Their RA profile lists Global Underground, Get Physical Music, !K7, Trapez and 6 more.

  Recently at public records · often with Eber, EXTRAEXTRA, feat. Nonono, none of them here that night

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  Vivian Wang

  New York City · 69 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Born in Beijing and now based in NYC, Vivian has carved a niche in the global dance music scene with her high-energy sets and profound musical narratives.”

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  Born in Beijing and now based in NYC, Vivian has carved a niche in the global dance music scene with her high-energy sets and profound musical narratives. Vivian’s journey in music began amidst the backdrop of Tiananmen Square, inspiring a lifelong quest to express freedom and connection through sound. Her sets defy any single genre as she creates unconventional blends of rare vinyl treasures and innovative original productions. Her dynamic presence and versatility has propelled her to the top of the DJ scene, sharing stages with luminaries like Cassy, Danny Tenaglia, Seth Troxler, Juan Atkins, and David Morales, leaving audiences spellbound from Brooklyn to beyond. Vivian’s commitment extends beyond the DJ booth; she’s a pivotal figure in the Brooklyn Sway Label and a co-founder of Freshly Pressed, a music series that supports youth music programs. Join us in celebrating Vivian Wang, who dances to the beat of her own drum, leaving a trail of joy and liberation wherever she plays.
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  Recently at H0L0, Mansions, Apollo Studio · often with Asha Jasz, Devoye, Kiyoshi, none of them here that night

• Alex Kennon

  2 bookings since Mar 2024

  Last at Superior Ingredients in Mar

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  Enamour

  Washington DC · 8 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Enamour has never fit neatly into one lane, and that has always been the point.”

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  Enamour has never fit neatly into one lane, and that has always been the point. His work is defined by perspective—emotionally charged, immersive dance music that feels as transportive on headphones as it does in a club. Hard to pin down but easy to recognize, the project balances melody, psychedelia, and physicality in a way that feels both purposeful and personal. If Enamour’s most visible songs offer one way in, the wider catalog tells the fuller story: a body of work whose range, depth, and point of view extend far beyond the narrow frame of algorithmic snapshots, revealing something stranger and more expansive beneath the surface. This is music with immediate impact, but enough detail and texture to reward repeat listens. That balance between accessibility and depth is exactly what has given the project its far-reaching appeal. Frequent support from industry leaders including Solomun, Camelphat, John Summit, Damian Lazarus, Pete Tong, Hernan Cattaneo, and Lee Burridge speaks to a catalog that moves fluidly across scenes without losing its identity, while official remixes for RÜFÜS DU SOL, RY X, Cassian, Above & Beyond, and Lane 8 underscore both its reach and distinctiveness. The same is true of Enamour’s touring life, which has taken him around the world and into institutions like fabric London, Space Miami, The Brooklyn Mirage, Echostage DC, The Bow in Buenos Aires, and Stereo Montreal. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, the signature is the same: music built for the club, for headphones, and for the people who want more from both.
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  Their RA profile lists BMG, Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical Music, Armada Music and 6 more.

  Recently at SILO, Brooklyn Mirage, Elsewhere · often with Weska, Calypsis, Vivi Wonder, none of them here that night

• Lauren Mia

  2 bookings since Aug 2024

  often with Bexxie, Sanvero, Axela, none of them here that night

• Santiago Garcia

  2 bookings since Apr 2024

  Last at Arlo Williamsburg in Apr · often with Air Horse One, Bense, by SUMPFKRÜGE, none of them here that night

• Nandu

  Denmark · 6 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Seamlessly searching for deeper meaning through music.”

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  Seamlessly searching for deeper meaning through music. Rooted in rhythm and gently carried forward by organic melodies and subsidized by rough sonic patterns.
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  Their RA profile lists Innervisions, Watergate Records and Afterlife.

  Recently at Superior Ingredients, Kings Hall - Avant Gardner · often with Sanvero, Axela, Luttrell, none of them here that night

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  Yamagucci

  New York City · 6 bookings since Nov 2023

  “日本の名前によく似ているけれど、Yamagucciはフロリダ中部生まれのアメリカンDJ。2012年にフロリダのAvecnayoとパーティ「Woodoff」をスタートしました。Woodoffは今でも続いていて、その目的はひとつ、クラウドを踊らせること。 Yamagucciはもっぱら日米のレコ屋でネタを仕入れるバイナルファンで、デトロイトやオランダのテクノの要素が入ったハウスに注力し、日本のダンスミュージックをミックスしてゆく存在として知られています。”

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  Their RA profile lists REALM, Abracadabra Records and The Gardens of Babylon.

  Recently at Xpizza · often with Bontan, DOX, DRES N SEB, none of them here that night

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