11 Femme DJs on the Challenges of Being a Woman in Music

11 Femme DJs on the Best Part of Being a Woman in Music

Q&A with Deer Jade: The Story Behind I AM YOU

Deer Jade’s Nomadic Spirit: The Secret to Her Sound

Deer Jade is a Swiss-French DJ and producer known for delivering melodic, club-forward sets and releases that sit at the intersection of house and techno.

Born as Jade de Lavareille, she developed her musical identity through constant movement early in life, having lived in 10 different cities by the age of 22. That international upbringing helped shape an artist with a wide musical reference point and a strong instinct for reading rooms across cultures. She first emerged on the global circuit as a DJ with a clear ear for groove, tension, and emotional pacing—building sets that can move from warm and rolling to peak-time intensity without losing coherence.

Deer Jade has made a name for herself in two of the most prominent dance music destinations: Tulum and Ibiza. With her distinctive style blending house and melodic techno, and a presence that draws people in, she has secured performances at some of the most respected venues and festivals. Whether at 

, she has connected with audiences through her ability to combine deep, groovy rhythms with uplifting melodies, creating a truly memorable experience on the dancefloor.

As a producer, Deer Jade has released music on respected labels including Innervisions, Diynamic, and Kompakt, positioning her within a contemporary wave of artists pushing melodic club music into broader spaces. Her catalogue reflects a balance between function and feeling—tracks built for dance floors, but structured with detail and intention. In addition to her label work, she has delivered high-profile remixes, including reinterpretations for RÜFÜS DU SOL and LP Giobbi, expanding her reach while maintaining her own sound direction.

In a major career step forward, Deer Jade launched her own label, I AM YOU, designed as both a release platform and event concept built around community, connection, and shared experience. The label debuted with her 

 EP, featuring the tracks “Jump Up” and “Voyage Infini,” and has since served as the foundation for her broader touring vision under the I AM YOU banner.

This Is Deer Jade

Known for her discipline and focus offstage as much as on it, Deer Jade is also recognized for a wellness-centered lifestyle shaped by travel, nature, and balance—traits that have remained consistent throughout her public identity. Today, she continues to develop as an artist across touring, production, and label direction, maintaining a clear creative path while expanding her presence within the global electronic music circuit.

Switzerland

Deer Jade

United States

Rocky

Iman Rizky

SunrYse

Melissa XYZ

Mexico

Matt Caines

Ali Mae

Musica NYC

Deer Jade & Guests

Wakyin

Luna Mar

Earth Signs

Chellzz

Ramon

Debut

Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Debut: Wakyin First New York Headline Performance

Spain

afro house

deep deep house

Pablo Fierro

France

Manoo

melodic house

Mont Rouge

Juan Fierro

Manuel Frias

Chinois Ibiza

Pablo Fierro presents We're Here Closing Party

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Apollonia

United Kingdom

minimal tech house

uk tech house

Archie Hamilton

Türkiye

Carlita

Italy

deep disco house

italian electronica

melodic techno

microhouse

minimal techno

DJ Tennis

South Africa

south african house

south african pop

south african pop dance

Black Coffee

deep tech house

house

progressive house

uk dance

CamelPhat

Iran

techno

Dubfire

electra

Francesca Lombardo

Guatemala

techengue

Gordo

Jean Pierre

Germany

Konstantin Sibold

Layla Benitez

german techno

Loco Dice

arab electronic

canadian electronic

Maher Daniel

italian techno

Marco Carola

Brazil

Mochakk

Ms. Mada

Natalia Roth

Rossi

Tony y Not

french tech house

organic house

YokoO

Saint Martin

Happy Bay

SXM Festival 2023

Peru

Bastidas

Joplyn

german tech house

Juliet Sikora

german dance

LOVRA

latin tech house

spanish techno

tech house

Miguel Bastida

bass house

Ranger Trucco

Yousef

OCHO 14

South Korea

Shubostar

Belgium

Emjie

Marieme

I AM YOU

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

acid techno

999999999

french techno

raw techno

AIROD

swiss house

Adriatique

deep techno

Ae:ther

Agents Of Time

techno rave

Ahl Iver

belgian techno

Milo Spykers

hard techno

Alignment

dark techno

Amelie Lens

deep euro house

german house

andhim

minimal dub

Anetha

Anfisa Letyago

high-tech minimal

Ann Clue

Boris Brejcha

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

Ireland

CiCi

Clara Cuvé

dark disco

Curses

Dana Montana

lo-fi house

DJ Seinfeld

Enoo Napa

Farrago

italian tech house

Fideles

Netherlands

circuit

dutch tech house

Franky Rizardo

tribal house

Nic Fanciulli

uk house

Franky Wah

Glowal

Helena Hauff

Indira Paganotto

JAMIIE

Joey Daniel

Joris Voorn

Joyhauser

Kevin de Vries

Ukraine

Korolova

turkish deep house

turkish edm

Mahmut Orhan

Massano

Moritz Hofbauer

Paco Osuna

Pan-Pot

electronica

leipzig electronic

Paul Kalkbrenner

Reznik

SHDW & Obscure Shape

SONA

pop dance

southstar

Space 92

Denmark

WhoMadeWho

Extrema Outdoor 2024

Deer Jade

Articles

Other artists