High Soundsystem
How did you choose your artist name?
My younger brother Wessel and I played b2b for the first time in the Laks located in Rotterdam. A buddy of ours named Dienaar grabbed the mic and yelled: ‘Give if it up for High Soundsystem!’. Wessel Heij and Rutger Heij, the brothers Heij. This was the beginning of High Soundsystem.
What genre of music did you grow up listening to?
My parents like a wide variety of music. From Pavarotti to the Gypsy Kings, Laura Pausini, Michael Jackson and Lenny Craviz. From Old School Funk to Disco.
Do you have a ritual before you start a gig? If so, would you like to share this with us?
Not really a ritual, but I often meditate before a gig.
What is your favorite track at the moment?
I don’t have one favorite track. There are always about 5 tracks that I like the most. One of them is Di Chiara Brothers – Move (Sam Curran’s 95 remix). This track has been in my last few sets.
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Rowen Clark
What has been the highlight of your DJ career so far?
I have been able to travel abroad the last few years. For example, the trip to Mexico was really cool. Most of the time you will be accompanied by locals while travelling. Through this way of travelling you see a lot of different places as a foreigner than usual.
Would you like to release a track with someone else? And who should it be?
It’s always cool to work with someone else, because you can learn how they work and how they listen to music. It would be a dream to release a track with Jamie Jones or Hot since 82 for example.
Which music genre do you listen to when you are alone and what is your favorite track at the moment?
My favorite music genre depends on my mood. I listen to all kinds of Tech House when I’m searching for music for my work. If I want to chill out, I’d like to listen to R&B, Soul & Wave. But when I’m working out, I’d like to listen to Techno. This is the reason why I don’t have one favorite track.
DAF
What makes you different than other DJ’s? What is your feature?
My feature is that I mix familiar vocals with the best House beats. In addition, I use a lot of percussions in my set which makes it almost impossible to stand still!
If you could choose a city or a club to play a set, where would it be?
I would like to play a set at Thuishaven. My ultimate dream is playing a set at Music On!
If you go out yourself, where do you prefer to go out?
I prefer to go to festivals, Awakenings and Elrow are my favs!
What is your favorite track at the moment?
My favorite track at the moment is Incredible from Prunk. Banger!
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KØEN
Where do you get your inspiration from?
My biggest inspirations are Franky Rizardo, Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones and Marco Carola. I also get a lot of inspiration from old House records and new Minimal House released by artists like Rossi, Ruze and Sydney Charles.
What can we expect from you in the next few months? Do you have plans to work with other DJ’s as well?
I’ve played a lot of sets together with Marc van Dijk lately. I have to play sets with a few other upcoming DJ’s soon. This year I would like to play as much as possible at nice places and in the summer at an outdoor party in the sun.
What is your favorite track at the moment?
Antava – Joe Vanditta. Mene // Sweet Resonance – Roolen Remix.
Marc van dijk
What can we expect from you in the near future?
I want to play at as many parties as possible and play my own music. Furtermore, this year you will see me a lot with my friends and DJ’s Tim, Robin Heezen and of course Koen.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Franky Rizardo, Paco Osuna, Marco Carola, ANOTR, Menexis and Daims.
What is your favorite track at the moment?
Magalenha – Joshwa.
Which track did you play last?
Padada – Menexis
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