Dyzen (@dyzenmusic) returns to HABITAT with “Messy,” and the single finds him leaning into the emotional side of his production without losing the control needed for a late-night club record. A female vocal sits at the heart of it all while darker layers gradually open around it, giving the track enough space to build tension rather than rush toward an obvious payoff.
The release follows Dyzen’s previous HABITAT appearances through “Radiant,” “Try,” and the label’s Metaflora III compilation, along with records on Afterlife, Siamese, The Moment, and Musical Freedom. That background has placed him close to one of the more melodic corners of modern DJ culture, where studio detail and crowd response have to support each other. “Messy” fits that lane through careful pacing, emotional phrasing, and production choices that let the vocal carry the record rather than burying it in constant movement.
The interview below moves beyond the single into the personal skills that shape a DJ career and DJ culture from a wider lens once the technical basics are already in place. Dyzen talks about self-criticism, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to listen without losing your own taste.
His final point feels especially relevant for producers right now: music production advances when artists take risks with sound, harmony, and melody rather than falling back on what already seems safe.
Interview With Dyzen
What soft skills have ended up mattering much more than you expected when you first started DJing?
Hello everyone. First of all, it is a pleasure to be here.
The first thing I would identify is not really a technical skill, but a personal trait: self-criticism. The further you develop it, the more I believe everything else improves, because too often people settle instead of pushing themselves to do better.
I would also add the ability to listen, extract, and readapt what you take from other people and your environment. Of course, technical skills and talent remain the foundation of everything.
How do you personally build resilience in a scene where burnout, rejection, and comparison are so common?
In general, I have always approached life’s challenges in a positive way, knowing there will always be good and bad moments.
I believe difficult moments are what make the good ones meaningful, so I try to see them as part of the process. I also tend to work better under a bit of pressure, as it pushes me not to get too comfortable and to keep rethinking myself.
What helps you stay confident in your taste, even when what you love is not what is trending?
You used an important word: taste. Good taste, as I see it, does not necessarily follow trends. When something is well-made and has value, it remains relevant over time.
I like to think I have a clear sense of taste, and I try to stay true to it regardless of what is currently popular.
Can you share a moment when cultural awareness, or the lack of it, changed the way a night played out?
It happens quite often that I face very different types of crowds, some very informed and engaged, and others less connected to this scene.
In those situations, my role is to build a bridge and bring them into my musical universe without forcing it too much. That is exactly where adaptability plays a key role and can completely change the outcome of a night.
How has your definition of taste evolved over time?
It is inevitable that taste evolves over time, especially when you keep listening broadly and staying open-minded.
Personally, I have always tried to listen to different genres and extract the good even from things that did not initially feel close to me. Trends can have an influence, though personal taste remains the guiding force in the end.
What role do humility and listening play in your relationships with promoters, peers, or local scenes?
Human relationships have always been fundamental to me and are probably one of the most beautiful parts of this job.
One of the things I love most about DJing is constantly meeting new people and building new connections. Today, I can say I have surrounded myself with sincere friends and colleagues, and that truly makes a difference.
Is there a soft skill you think does not get enough credit in today’s DJ culture?
I think there is currently a lack of initiative and willingness to take risks. Too often, people fall back on whatever is trending instead of exploring something new.
I would love to see deeper musical and creative research, in sound as well as harmony, melody, and emotional composition. When I hear something I have never heard before, that is where music becomes truly valuable to me.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
