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Synestesia

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Synestesia

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Synestesia is a Brooklyn-based producer and DJ who weaves together deep soundscapes, psychedelic textures, and abstract atmospheres. Storytelling lies at the heart of her DJ sets: she crafts meditative journeys that draw listeners inward, transporting them into otherworldly dimensions. Her selections are shaped by years of classical training in flute, piano, and percussion, lending her music a keen sense of melody, rhythm, and dynamics.

spotlight

  1. When did you start DJing/producing? What sounds or scenes shaped your taste early on? What keeps you coming back to sound as a medium?

    I started DJing in early 2024 and began producing last year. I didn’t start with techno but I was really into breakbeats and leftfield bass music early on, things with unconventional drum patterns and weird sounds. I was also deep into electro, jungle, and UK dubstep. Even though I focus on techno now, my earlier phases have played a big role in shaping my current tastes. I can’t really explain why, but I’ve always just had a lifelong obsession with sound. No other medium has had as profound an impact on me.

  2. How has your sound changed over time — and what shaped those shifts?

    As I’ve gone deeper into techno I’ve become drawn towards slower tempos and deeper sounds. I love how slower BPMs allow more space for the rhythms and grooves to breathe. I am also very inspired by psychedelic experiences so I gravitate towards tracks that play with the senses and shift your perception of time and space. When I am on the dance floor, I want to feel transported, and that’s the feeling I aim to achieve through my music. My sound and identity are constantly evolving and I don’t think that process ever really stops.

  3. How has producing influenced the way you DJ (and vice versa)?

    Producing has forced me to reflect about my identity as an artist as I think about what sounds and emotions I want to put out into the world and what feelings I want people to associate with me. It feels intensely personal because I am taking something from inside of me and externalizing that into something for others to hear, whereas DJing is more of a dialogue that feeds off the energy of the listener. The two are intertwined and constantly influencing each other.

  4. When you’re not playing, where do you go to get inspired? Who’s been exciting you lately?

    I am a huge raver myself and it is very important to me to not just create but to also experience music as a dancer in the crowd. Every set I attend changes me in some way, and I am driven by a desire to create for others the same kind of transformative experiences I’ve had on the dance floor myself. Some of my biggest inspirations of all time are Rrose, Polygonia, JakoJako, Donato Dozzy, Jin Synth, and D.Dan. More recently I have been super excited by Upsammy and DJ Nobu, who both completely blew my mind after I saw them play for the first time last year, as well as Mike Parker for his genre-defying productions.

  5. Where do you see electronic music helping people move through something?

    Everyone has their own unique relationship with the club - people come for all kinds of reasons, whether it is to connect with others, to reconnect with themselves, or to find respite from other parts of their lives. Electronic music and the rave scene play such an important role in providing that space for people to explore, connect, and find freedom in expressing themselves, especially for queer and marginalized communities.