Techno and Eurodance shouldn’t work together — at least not on paper. One is heavy, mechanical, and hypnotic. The other is euphoric, nostalgic, and borderline cheesy if handled wrong. But the more I DJ, the more I realize that blending genres isn’t about rules — it’s about energy. And the energy between these two worlds clicks in a way I can’t ignore.
I’m drawn to techno for its weight. The power, the drive, the way a single sound can hit your chest and shift your whole mood. Eurodance draws me in for the opposite reason — the melodies, the nostalgia, the “how the hell did they make this with the tech they had?” curiosity. They’re two emotional ends of the same spectrum, and bridging them is where the magic sits.
My Philosophy: Make It Make Sense
People always ask if I plan my genre switches. The truth? Usually not. I go with instinct. But instinct isn’t random — it’s built from years of playing to all kinds of crowds. My rule is simple:
If it makes sense in the room, it works. If it insults the room, it doesn’t.
I’m not interested in dropping a bubblegum pop track in the middle of a serious techno moment just for attention. That’s pandering to the lowest common denominator — the Barbies and Kens who don’t care what you play as long as it’s familiar. I don’t DJ for them.
I DJ for the people who came to feel something. And if that feeling leads from a heavy techno groove into a euphoric Eurodance hook, I’m taking that road.
The Art of Contrast
Mixing genres is about contrast. Techno’s darkness makes Eurodance shine brighter. Eurodance’s melodies make techno hit harder. When you move between them with intention, you create a push and pull that keeps a crowd locked in.
One of my earliest “holy shit” moments with genre blending came during an early electronic set where I dropped a Solomun track. I can’t remember which one — but I remember the reaction. The room lifted. It felt like I had unlocked a cheat code. That moment taught me that unexpected choices, when done right, can define a night.
Freestyling with Purpose
I’m a freestyle-based DJ. I don’t write out playlists for shows — I scout, prepare, tag, organise, but I don’t script. The room tells me what to play. Techno gives me the thread. Eurodance gives me the spark. Everything else in between is instinct, timing, and the freedom to take risks.
Genre-fluid sets aren’t about being unpredictable for the sake of it. They’re about staying connected — to the energy, to the people, and to the story unfolding in real time.
Why This Blend Works for Me
Some DJs specialise in a genre. I specialise in emotion. If a track hits, it hits — regardless of where it came from. I grew up with hip-hop transitions, so blending contrasting worlds feels natural to me. Genre is a tool, not a cage.
When I mix techno and Eurodance together, I’m not trying to be experimental. I’m trying to be honest. Those are the sounds that shaped me — the heavy and the nostalgic, the dark and the euphoric. Bringing them together on a dancefloor feels like bringing different parts of myself together.
And when it works, it’s unforgettable.