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Ariana Roseman

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Ariana Roseman

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Ariana Roseman is a classically-trained DJ and producer that focuses on minimal techno. Ariana views her work as spiritual; her selections and original music are devotional hymns to the universe. The tracks she plays range from subtle and sensual to heart-pounding and mind-bending, and she delicately blends them together to create dance experiences that slowly unfold, mesmerize, and transform.

spotlight

  1. When did you start DJing/producing? What sounds or scenes shaped your taste early on?

    My obsession with collecting and deep listening started 7 years ago, after graduating college during the COVID-19 pandemic and moving to a new city for work. During this time, I started digging fiercely, with the goal of listening to every piece of music ever created. Hard bop, post-punk, Memphis rap, deep house, and minimal techno carried me through some of the loneliest years of my life. The music I discovered back then is the foundation of my musical practice today. At the same time, I’ve absorbed a lot of the sounds of New York, both classic and contemporary. I’m deeply inspired by the spirit of house music and by the DJs that carry that tradition, so I bring that energy to all of my sets, regardless of genre or setting.

  2. Did you come across any instrument, hardware, or software that genuinely rewired your workflow — or challenged your taste? How has producing influenced the way you DJ (and vice versa)?

    When I started producing, I exclusively focused on sound design and set a rule for myself: every instrument I use has to be made from scratch. I see DJing as an extension of the same process: I filter and layer signals to create instruments, I filter and layer instruments to create tracks, and I filter and layer tracks to create DJ sets. I use DJ mixers the same way that I use the mixing board and encoders at my studio; I’m using my ear and gently adjusting the filters and EQ knobs to make space for competing frequencies in the live mix. I like to think about each band of frequencies (low, middle, and high) as a ‘pigment’ that can be combined with other pigments from other tracks to form a beautiful painting.

  3. How do you think about the role your work plays in the scene—socially, culturally, or politically?

    My goal in life is to have a positive impact on the world through small acts of kindness, political activism, community service, and through my contributions to the dance floor. Communal dance has incredible power; it’s an ancient catalyst for joy, transformation, and collective liberation. I keep this in mind when I’m at a party: I’m engaging with family and friends and acquaintances and people I’ve never met before, I’m dancing with them, I’m letting loose and being silly, and I’m making sure everyone knows that I see them and I love them.

  4. What tends to find its way into your sets lately - any specific memories, emotional states, or something else?

    I’m deeply saddened by all of the cruelty in the world. At the same time, I see so much beauty in it: little moments, like butterflies landing on flowers, hugs shared between friends, erotic escapades, and small acts of kindness. I find something romantic in the tragedy. This is reflected in my sets; there’s something bitter in the bright and happy moments, and something sweet in the dark ones.