Episode 47

Andre Zimmer is a Toronto- and Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label head who channels the energy of ’90s rave, UK garage, and euphoric house into modern club-ready productions. Known for his meticulous record digging and passion for vinyl culture, Zimmer runs Big Trouble and the upcoming Lost and Found, a label dedicated to reviving overlooked electronic music from past decades. With releases supported by Peggy Gou, Job Jobse, and Massimiliano Pagliara, and performances at Tresor, Sisyphos, Boiler Room Montreal, and Piknic Électronik, Zimmer’s music reflects a love for the “little moments of bliss” that define unforgettable dancefloor experiences.

With roots in Hackney’s gritty grime scene, Djammin has carved out a fearless path in house music, blending raw urban energy with infectious electronic grooves. Mentored by his cousin and Más Tiempo co-founder Jammer, he honed his craft as a DJ, producer, and MC, collaborating with grime legends and collectives like Boy Better Know before channeling his talents into the house world. Today, Djammin’s productions and sets fuse driving rhythms, hypnotic basslines, and intricate melodies, creating a sound that honors his grime roots while pushing the boundaries of modern house.

Dutch DJ and producer El Mundo has been a fixture in electronic music for over two decades. Starting his career in Nijmegen in 2002 and later gaining international recognition with Satori, he now crafts a distinct solo sound in Berlin, blending deep, rhythmic textures with melodic richness. As the founder of his label Quetame and collaborator with Zazou, his music reflects warmth, creativity, and a passion for connection.

Elisa Elisa is a French-Algerian DJ, producer, and vocalist whose hybrid sets fuse her soulful voice with deep house grooves. After a decade of classical and jazz piano, she fell in love with electronic music in Lyon and later moved to Berlin, where her master’s thesis on house music marked the start of her career. Since her 2020 debut Drum Love reached #1 on Beatport Deep House, she has released on Cacao, Bambossa, Nite Grooves, Sous, and HE.SHE.THEY, while performing at clubs and festivals worldwide.

At just 25, Jungle Jack is quickly making a name for himself in the global tech house scene. Hailing from Lima, Peru, his music combines heavy basslines and catchy drum grooves, earning releases on labels like Organic Pieces, Cuff, Edible Beats, and Dance. His tracks have gained support from top DJs including Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Loco Dice, FISHER, and The Martinez Brothers, while festival and club appearances span Space Miami, Pacha Ibiza, Music On Festival Amsterdam, DC-10, and more.

Silver Panda has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse in electronic music, earning support from industry icons and topping Beatport’s Overall Chart with their remix of Sweet Disposition. Recognized among Beatport’s top 10 melodic techno artists, the duo completed a 2024 world tour across 29 countries and continues to release major collaborations and new music. Their label, Panda Lab Records, also made waves, ranking #4 on Beatport’s melodic techno chart in 2023, cementing Silver Panda’s role as both artists and innovators in the electronic music scene.

Hailing from Uzbekistan, Trace is a rising powerhouse in modern house music, known for high-impact productions that dominate dancefloors worldwide. His music has been released on leading labels such as Hot Creations, Catch & Release, Hellbent, Repopulate Mars, and Nervous, with his 2023 hit “Takadoom” becoming a global anthem after earning heavy support from Solomun and breaking into the Beatport Dance Top 10 in under a week. With multiple Beatport chart toppers and recognition as one of the top-selling tech house artists globally, Trace continues to earn support from elite selectors including Fisher, Jamie Jones, Pete Tong, Diplo, Marco Carola, and The Martinez Brothers, cementing his place at the forefront of the international house scene.