DJ and Producer DJ Du Jour has built her career over the years by bridging uplifting vocal House with the steady energy of Tech House. Having played across venues in Europe and Australia—including appearances at Eden Ibiza and Amsterdam Dance Event, alongside supporting artists such as Sam Divine and Weiss—she has focused her sound on high-energy, crowd-focused sets. As she prepares for a run of dates across Spain and the UK, alongside the release of her single ‘Feel The Bass,’ DJ Du Jour joins us to talk about her approach to music discovery, staying curious in a digital world, and keeping the art of digging alive.
How do you make sure your digging process as a DJ doesn’t get too dependent on algorithms and recommendations?
I treat algorithms as a starting point, never a destination. If I only follow what’s being served to me, my sets start to sound like everyone else’s — and that’s the opposite of what I want. I make a point of actively seeking out labels I trust, following artists whose taste I respect, and chasing sounds that feel slightly left of what’s trending. The algorithm shows you what’s popular; digging is how you find what’s yours.
Do you still believe in the value of “the hunt” when everything’s so accessible online?
Completely — if anything, accessibility has made the hunt more important, not less. When everyone has access to the same pool of music, what separates DJs is what they do with it and what they find beyond it. The effort you put into finding something creates a relationship with that track that changes how you play it. Ease of access is a tool, but it’s not a substitute for genuine curiosity.
What’s a track you found completely outside of digital systems — maybe through a person, a moment, or a record store?
*Qué Rico* by Juno (DE) is a perfect example — I heard it in a club before I ever found it online, and that moment of not knowing what it was but feeling it completely is exactly what digging is about. I had to work to track it down afterwards, which made finding it feel earned. Juno (DE) brings a really distinctive perspective to house music — there’s a depth and cultural richness to his productions that feels genuinely singular. That track found me in a room first, and that’s the best way to discover music.
Have you ever noticed how different it feels to play a track you hunted for versus one that was served to you?
Absolutely — there’s a confidence that comes with playing something you found yourself and genuinely believe in. When a track lands in your hands through an algorithm, there’s always a small question of whether you’d have chosen it independently. When you’ve hunted for it, that question doesn’t exist — you know exactly why it’s in your bag and exactly where it belongs in a set. That certainty translates into how you play it.
Do you think new DJs are losing something by skipping the process of real digging?
I think it depends on which school of DJ you’re looking at — and right now, there are clearly two emerging. There’s a generation of newer DJs in the underground scene who are genuinely curious, introducing crowds to sounds they haven’t heard before and building real musical identities. Then there’s another camp who are chasing virality — playing recognisable tracks for social media moments rather than dancefloor impact. The first group understands instinctively what digging is for; the second may never need to. What concerns me about the viral approach isn’t the popularity; it’s that the music becomes a prop rather than the point.
Where do you still find value in physical digging — in record shops, thrift stores, flea markets?
As a touring DJ without a fixed base, the reality is that physical digging just isn’t practical for how I live and work. Carrying vinyl across borders, not having a permanent space to build a collection — it’s not compatible with my lifestyle, and I’d rather be honest about that than pretend otherwise. What I’ve done is translate that same digging mentality into the digital space — going deep rather than staying surface level, following threads, sitting with music rather than just consuming it. The physical format doesn’t work for my life right now, but the discipline behind it absolutely does.
What’s your favorite way to stumble on something completely unexpected?
Listening to other DJs’ sets with real attention — not just enjoying them, but tracking down the tracks I don’t recognise. When something hits me in someone else’s mix and I have no idea what it is, that’s when I know it’s worth finding. I also pay attention to what lands in my own live sets in unexpected ways — sometimes a track surprises you in a room, and you realise it’s more powerful than you thought. Both of those feel like genuine discovery rather than consumption.
Finally, as you look ahead, do you have any performances coming up that you’re preparing for?
There’s a strong run of dates across Europe this season, with a continued focus on Spain and the UK — both feel like the right places to be building momentum right now. I also have a new release, *Feel The Bass*, dropping 7 August, which is shaping a lot of my set preparation at the moment — I’m building around that energy and finding music that sits alongside it. It’s always a good creative exercise when a release gives you a new lens to dig through.
With new dates across Europe and her upcoming track ‘Feel The Bass’ on the horizon, DJ Du Jour continues to exercise a practical, deliberate approach to her sets and music selection. Her perspective on digging reflects a clear commitment to keeping her sound personal and thoughtful as she moves forward. To follow her upcoming shows and new releases, make sure to stay connected with DJ Du Jour across her social media pages.
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