Q:You've been a defining voice in the Mediterranean scene for years. How did that journey begin?
It wasn't exactly a straight path! I actually studied classical piano for 12 years, and I think that musical foundation has been crucial to everything I do now. I started DJing at university parties just for fun, but I was always the one curating playlists for friends anyway. Malta has this interesting position between European and North African influences, and I try to represent that cultural fusion in my sound.
Q:Your technical approach to mixing is quite distinctive. Can you tell us about your process?
I'm very focused on harmonic mixing – making sure tracks flow together not just rhythmically but tonally. I spend hours analyzing and preparing my music, tagging everything meticulously. During sets, I love to create these long, blended transitions where three tracks might be playing simultaneously, each contributing different elements. It creates this textured sound that's greater than the sum of its parts. But I'm not a purist – sometimes the magic happens in those unplanned moments too.
Q:How has the scene in Malta evolved over the years?
It's been incredible to witness. When I started, we had maybe two proper clubs and a handful of DJs pushing underground sounds. Now we have international festivals, a strong local artist community, and tourists coming specifically for the music. I helped start a collective to nurture local talent, and seeing those artists now playing around Europe is so rewarding. The challenge is maintaining that authentic island identity while connecting to global trends.
Q:Your productions often feature collaborations with traditional Mediterranean musicians. What draws you to that fusion?
I'm passionate about preserving cultural heritage while pushing it forward. There are these incredible instrumental traditions that younger generations might not connect with in their original form, but when you contextualize those sounds in electronic music, something magical happens. I worked with a 70-year-old oud player last year who had never heard techno before our session, and by the end, he was suggesting rhythmic patterns that were completely innovative. Those cross-generational, cross-cultural exchanges are what keep music evolving.
Q:What can we expect from your upcoming releases?
I've just finished a full-length album that I've been working on for nearly two years. It's my most personal work yet, exploring themes of identity and belonging. Each track represents a different port city around the Mediterranean, blending electronic elements with location recordings and local musicians from each place. The album tells the story of historical migration patterns and how culture moves across water. It's accompanied by a documentary film too, which will be out this fall.