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G_suss - DJ and producer based in Gdańsk, Poland. He began his journey as an event promoter and club selector at a local venue, and has since become one of the key contributors to the growth of the Tricity electronic music scene. As a resident DJ, booker, artistic manager, and co-founder of Crackhouse, he continuously works on elevating the club’s standards, creating nights that leave lasting impressions and mornings that fade into a blur.

MATRIX3K - Resident at Jasna1 & Shockwerk; collaborates with Miazmat and runs SWITCH. Analog-driven sound inspired by 90s electronic music — heavy drums, spacey/distorted synths. Played clubs worldwide (incl. Tresor, Faust Seoul, Vent Tokyo). Vinyl-focused, dancefloor-driven sets. Always analog. Past & future combined.

Hekato recording from Sisyphos (Berlin) out now!

Her sets revolve around hypnotic, percussive patterns and carefully shaped tension.
Warm, pulsating bass drives the flow and sustains the energy from start to finish.

Introverted and fully focused on music, she reads the dancefloor intuitively, guiding it through sound rather than gestures or eye contact.

Active since 2019, she was shaped by the Wrocław underground, a scene that remains a core influence.

She co-founded the Całość label and collective and is an active member of the growing Muse festival.

Berlin became her second home and a natural creative hub. She has earned the trust of leading Berlin clubs and promoters, including Tresor, Sisyphos, RSO, Watergate, Aeden, Else, About:Blank, and others.

She has performed for Mixmag and Boiler Room, bringing her music to audiences in Hamburg, Göttingen, Iceland, and Amsterdam.

❓Berlin has become your second home – what does this city give you that other places don’t?

Berlin gave me space to grow at a time when I needed it the most, because there was no place for me in my home scene. Through the Berlin community, I felt real openness and appreciation for what I do.

I’m deeply grateful for every lesson this city has given me — even the difficult ones. Berlin also has a strong respect for sound: good sound systems and respect for your technical rider, which is still often missing in Poland. That’s what allows you, as a DJ, to fully immerse yourself in the music you play.

❓Do you remember the moment when you first felt your career starting to gain momentum?

It happened quite unexpectedly fast for me — my first time playing at Tresor, just three years after I had learned how to DJ. Not only is Tresor an iconic venue, but I was also invited to play at the New Faces series by the legendary selector and producer Bloody Mary.

After that gig, there was no turning back. It felt like a kind of validation — a confirmation that I was on the right path. It opened many doors for me in Poland, and I ended up playing a lot over the next two years. I’m forever grateful to Bloody Mary for that opportunity.

Even now, when I think about it, I can’t quite believe how much I’ve done. I could honestly step away feeling fulfilled 🙂

❓What experience from the Berlin club scene has stayed with you the most?

The first thing that comes to mind is a set I played at Else a few years ago, when I was on the lineup with Yanamaste.

In the middle of the set, some tracks got noticeably out of sync — it was quickly fixed, but the crowd’s reaction was incredible. There was more cheering, whistling, and energy than during perfectly executed drops. I still get chills when I think about it.

Another moment that really stayed with me was at an Eerste Communie event, when I heard Philippa Pacho playing a track from our label that I had sent her a few months earlier. It was surreal to hear something so close to me being played in that context, in that space.

❓Do you think Berlin is still the center of techno today?

For me, it always will be 🙂 This city is full of music, experimentation, and the energy of a scene you won’t find anywhere else. Berlin gives space, freedom, and connection with people who truly love techno — and I feel it every time I play here.

❓What does your process of discovering new music look like?

It’s more of a continuous state than a strict process. Music is always around me — in sets, in conversations, in hours spent searching. I have a constant hunger for discovery, which naturally leads me to spend hours digging on Bandcamp — exploring new releases and older hidden gems. Since our collective Całość also functions as a label, a lot of music comes to me directly from producers. This brings me even closer to new and unreleased music, and this process never ends.

❓What was the impulse behind creating the Całość collective?

Całość came from a desire to redirect the attention I was receiving. I wanted that focus to shift towards artists I truly believed in — DJs and producers who deserve their moment and recognition.

The collective became a space where passion, experience, and music come first.

❓Is there a particular performance that significantly changed the way you approach DJing?

I think every performance shapes me in some way. Each gig helps me grow and leaves me with thoughts that stay with me until the next one.
But there was one moment that really restored my belief in what I do — a Mixmag event at the Palace of Culture.

Unexpectedly, I played one of the best sets of my life. Throughout the entire set, I felt a deep connection with the crowd — they were giving me so much energy, and I could fully receive it and channel it back. It was incredibly emotional, to the point where it brought me to tears.

❓How did you first get into electronic music?

It started at parties in Katowice, which led me to Wrocław. There, I had access to my flatmate’s equipment and began exploring how it all worked. After a few tries, something clicked completely. I started spending hours at the controller — it was more than just learning to DJ. It became a way to process my emotions, and in a way, it helped me heal. And that’s how it has stayed ever since.

Marciniak - Raised in the underground scene of Wrocław, a member of the Never Stop The Fu***ng Rave crew. He began his mixing journey with hard genres in the Bonheur collective, but over time he has found his love in the lighter shades of techno and house. His sets are defined by an energetic sound that works perfectly on club dancefloors. In his performances, he often blends more melodic and deep elements with rhythmic, dance-driven vibes.

This podcast is an attempt to open up to new territories in his musical journey, deeply infused with Wrocław influences.

❓How did your journey with music start?

I’ve been curious about music for as long as I can remember. Anytime I had a chance to touch an instrument, I just couldn’t say no. I spent the most time playing classical guitar during my school years and stuck with it for quite a few years.

I started going to my first rock music concerts when I was around 15, and after moving to Wrocław I discovered electronic music. That’s when I really got pulled into the whole DJ world.

❓At the beginning of your DJ career, you were playing faster and harder - this seems to be quite a common pattern. What caused this change for you, was it a natural evolution?

My path into DJing was a bit unusual, because I actually learned how to mix before I really got into electronic music. During COVID, when I went to my first techno parties at Tamka and the legendary Techroom 29, I had the chance to watch and learn from a lot of DJs. Since I’ve always liked trying new things, I picked up mixing pretty quickly.

Back then, a lot of my friends were into hard techno, so it felt like a natural direction for me. But over time, as I started exploring more electronic music on my own, I realized I connect more with melodic and groovy sounds. That’s where my sets started to evolve.

That said, I didn’t abandon harder sounds completely. I try not to put myself in any boxes — I just go with the flow. So when you listen to my sets, you can usually expect something unexpected.

❓What are you looking for in DJ sets?

When I play, the most important thing is creating an energy that makes people want to move without even thinking about it. Nothing motivates me more than seeing people smiling and just letting go. That’s when everything clicks and you get this perfect kind of synergy.

❓What is your approach to digging for music?

Most of my inspiration comes from the music my friends listen to. When we hang out, I always pay attention to what really makes people move or nod their heads. I usually pick one or two tracks from that and then start digging deeper from there, building my own version of that vibe.

❓What is lacking in Wrocław’s electronic music community?

Honestly, I don’t think anything is really lacking. Wrocław gives people space to create and do their own thing. Whether something feels fresh or not often just depends on the times we’re in.

͏v͏i͏r͏t͏u͏a͏l ͏g͏e͏i͏s͏h͏a is a DJ, record collector, and producer known for her narrative-driven sets and deep digging into 90s and 00s vinyl.
After a decade in theatre and philosophy, she developed a distinct approach to DJing — crafting emotionally layered sets built on tension, rhythm, and unexpected transitions. Drawing from forgotten records, she creates immersive musical journeys that blur the line between performance and storytelling.
Her productions follow a similar logic — intuitive yet precise, blending raw energy with cinematic depth. Her debut track, "I Want You to Get Mad," released on Femnoise Records, reflects this approach, balancing control and emotional release.
Alongside her artistic work, she is the founder of VG DJ LAB and curator of the Fresh Faces Stage at Carbon Silesia Festival, where she supports the next generation of electronic artists.

❓In one of the interviews, you mentioned that DJing saved your life. As I understand it, this makes playing music a very intimate part of your life. Do you see many people having this kind of therapeutic experience, and does it make the artist more authentic?

I saw it many times when I was teaching people how to DJ from scratch. A lot of people come because they’re looking for something different than their nine-to-five life — a sense of purpose, a way of expressing themselves.

It doesn’t always mean becoming a professional DJ, but just expressing yourself through music, for the love of it. I think it’s amazing.

And it will always be more authentic, because when you do it for the sake of the music, for the love of the music, you become a channel. If you’re ego-driven and making DJing your personality because you lack one, you end up in some Jesus-like position behind the booth just to get attention, and the music becomes a tool serving you.

For me, it should be the other way around: you are a tool to serve the music

❓You have just finished an educational project, what are your plans for the near future?

It was a really big, exhausting project, and for now my only plan is to have no plan. I want to get bored again — creatively bored — to rejuvenate, relax, and see what comes into my life naturally.

When you’ve been working in high-agency mode for a year, very focused, almost soldier-like, it puts your mind in a completely different state.

Now I just want to have no commitments, to float with life, and to spend time in the studio, traveling with the only agenda of digging records.

To be water, my friend 😉

❓Do you have any role models from the music industry?

Hmm, that’s a good question. I like to pick things from different people, but it’s not really like I have one role model.

I love the way Hans Zimmer talks about creating music and emphasizes the playfulness, the fun of making it, and the enjoyment that comes from it.*

Other things come from different industries, for example, fashion. I love the boldness of Zendaya and the confidence of Law Roach in approaching and building an image.

If I look at the electronic music industry, I really admire the approach of Błażej Malinowski, who always shows up in the studio every day, no matter what. We had a conversation a few years ago about that, and it really stayed with me. I like this mindset of just making one step every day, then another step, then another step, just showing up, being consistent, and trusting this kind of delayed gratification mode.

That’s something I’m also working on myself. I’m a Capricorn rising. I love discipline. I love structure. I love smart work. I am Miss Efficiency.

❓You are cooperating with many professionals abroad who have given you a perspective on the scene in other countries. With these insights, what do you think is lacking the most in the Polish scene?

I think in general the Polish scene is not very cooperative. Everyone is mostly focused on their own thing, and that’s one of the main problems I see.

There is still no strong female or non-binary driven collective that feels truly authentic and really walks the talk.

And I think we are also missing proper events, conferences, and showcases, something like Amsterdam Dance Event, a space where people don’t just play music but actually meet, network, build connections, and create a more professional foundation for the industry.

That’s what I feel is still lacking

❓From the perspective of someone with such comprehensive experience, what would be your advice for the younger generation of DJs?

Leave your ego at the door.

Remember that resilience is like a muscle. Train it by making one mistake, then getting up, then another mistake, and another, and so on.

Shift your mindset to see setbacks as an opportunity.

Don’t be afraid of reinventing yourself from scratch.

And keep your phone on 24h Do Not Disturb mode. People will hate it, but you will love it.

Side note: it’s not like I’ve mastered this. I work on it every day. (Except the Do Not Disturb mode—in this one I have a black belt ;)