John Bowtie

Let’s start at the beginning. My dad was a DJ in nightclubs, and I grew up immersed in music of every kind. One of my earliest memories was digging through his CD collection, picking albums based solely on the artwork. That’s how I discovered rock and pushed me to start playing drums at 15. I ended up playing in bands until my early twenties. That foundation eventually led me to my true home—electronic music. As a DJ, I see myself as a storyteller. I’m a disciple of Laurent Garnier, in spirit. Every set I play is tailor-made for the night, the space, and most importantly, the crowd. I don’t pre-pack sets—I feel it out live, making every show a one-off journey. Musically, I orbit around House—with a capital H. From deep and minimal to tech, classic, UK Garage, or even hard house—I love creating sets with variety and edge. I also enjoy slipping in the unexpected, giving people something new to take home with them. I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to sound. I obsess over acoustics, lighting, and layout, and I apply that same precision to my productions. Everything I create is built for the dance-floor, with a focus on sound design, groove, and that physical, gut-level connection. My latest work lives between House, Power House, and Tech House—music with a mature, distinct tone made to stand the test of time. Some collabs I’ve loved: working with Moojo on Calamar Records, and more recently a release on AZZUR Music (Meloko’s label) with N-You-Up.