A Perfectionist’s Path: A Q&A with Jono Stephenson

Henri Bergmann is a London-based electronic music producer, DJ, and label founder known for her melodic and emotionally resonant blend of house and techno. Her releases on respected labels including Afterlife, Crosstown Rebels, Spectrum, Zamna, and Insomniac’s Interstellar have positioned her as a key figure in the global club circuit.

Her career is built on more than a decade of consistent development, culminating in standout tracks such as “Cheating Heart,” “Memory Leak” (with Layla Benitez and Jono Stephenson), “Secrets Too Soon,” and “Show Me.” She has also contributed to official remixes, including one for Birdy on Warner Music, and collaborated with her husband Wennink on “Here’s The Fear,” released via Afterlife.

As the founder of Automatik, Bergmann has helped shape the direction of emerging talent in the melodic techno space. The label has released music and remixes from artists such as Dodi Palese, Hernan Cattaneo, Jonathan Kaspar, and 19:26, and earned its first Beatport Top 10 with Palese’s remix of her track “Protection.”

On stage, Henri has played globally at institutions like Space Miami, Hï Ibiza, Pacha, Brooklyn Mirage, and Fabric London, and at festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Lost Village, and Extrema Outdoor. Her back-to-back sets with Layla Benitez — most recently at Club Space Miami and Do LaB at Coachella — have been recognized for their tight synergy and festival-ready energy.

Her style draws from a wide emotional spectrum while maintaining a focus on rhythm and flow, allowing her to adapt seamlessly between intimate venues and large festival stages. In both her productions and DJ sets, Bergmann emphasizes melodic clarity, emotional connection, and a strong sense of pacing.

melodic techno

melodic house

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

Italy

progressive house

19:26

PAGODA

South Africa

Jono Stephenson

Doubleheader

Gray Area is pioneering the "Doubleheader" event series, drawing inspiration from back-to-back baseball games to showcase artists with similar styles but unique fan bases. By having one artist follow another and culminating in a collaborative back-to-back (B2B) set, Doubleheader aims to create a powerful platform for musical discovery and cross-pollination. Embracing the "B2B" spirit, the initiative seeks to introduce audiences to new sounds while strengthening the dance music ecosystem.

United States

The Room at Superior Ingredients

DOUBLEHEADER: 19:26 & Henri Bergmann

Son of Son

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.

Henri Bergmann

Articles

Other artists