In today’s soundscape, many DJs seem to be opting for the familiar rather than daring to venture into uncharted musical territory. Once revered for their boundary-breaking innovations, electronic artists now frequently lean on tried-and-true formulas designed to ensure that every set makes the dancefloor move. The emphasis on safe, predictable beats has gradually eclipsed the bold risk-taking that originally propelled the underground scene into a vibrant force of creative expression.

We love the idea of an overnight superstar. The bedroom producer who drops a track on SoundCloud and wakes up to a million plays. The unknown DJ who goes viral on TikTok and suddenly headlines festivals. The story is almost too perfect. And that’s because it is.