Jasmin Fumagalli known better as Jazzy, is a Zurich-based harderstyles producer and DJ, who’s career didn't happen by accident. She built everything through having structure, discipline and full trust in her own vision. What she does now, how she sounds, how she looks and moves on stage is all based on her strong internal frequency. She has never tried to fit in. Her whole ethos is to be solely based on who she is.

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, she is a self-taught DJ and producer, something she practisedwhilst she found herself involved in the underground rave scene for three years in Zurich, Switzerland. Her musical journey began with her first ever release on ‘Discobenzin’, yet over time she has developed a passion for industrial techno, characterized by heavy kicks and literal hammers. Her sound moves between hard techno, harder styles, trap and synthwave. It’s hard, distorted and “sometimes weird” – her own words.

 

Hi Jazzy, thanks for talking to 6AM. How are you?

I’m really happy right now. I’m super excited for this month and for my life in general. I feel very energetic and fulfilled at the moment.

 

For those that are just being introduced to you, there’s a strong visual identity around you, not just the music itself. When someone sees you live for the first time, what do you hope they understand about you before they even hear a second track?

Probably that I don’t give a damn what people think. And that everyone should be exactly who they are or evolve to who they want to be. You shouldn’t feel ashamed of being a bit cringe and especially never about your appearance. Everyone looks and is different and that’s what makes humanity beautiful. Individuality.

 

Your path started in the Zurich underground rave scene and now includes festivals and shows across the world. What parts of those early local experiences still show up in the way you approach crowds, energy, and the kind of spaces you want to play today?

Definitely the raw energy and that kind of reckless performance stayed. But also the intimacy. In the beginning, playing small underground clubs, everything felt very close and personal. That’s something I still try to keep, even in front of huge crowds. I always take time after my sets to connect with people, talk, dance with them. I really care about making everyone feel seen, even if there are thousands people.

 

You’re playing Los Angeles with Nikolina. What can people in LA expect from that night and how does performing in a city with such a wide electronic music culture feel different from other stops on the calendar?

Nikolina my love. We’re very close in real life. She’s one of the closest people to me in the scene. I love her deeply, she was there for me when I wasn’t doing well. That connection will definitely translate into that night. And yeah, playing in the US feels different. It’s something new for me, especially the big festivals there. It feels like opening a new door that won’t close again. It’s a huge milestone and I’m extremely excited.

 

 

This summer looks stacked with Ibiza dates at Eden Ibiza and Amnesia Ibiza plus My XXL Malta. When you look at a run like that, is the challenge more about maintaining energy physically, staying creative mentally, or finding ways to make each set feel like its own moment?

I’d say mentally. I can separate my sets well, that’s not the issue. Physically, maybe a bit because of epilepsy, but it’s mainly mental. Sometimes before a set it gets overwhelming and I cry in the hotel. But I see that as stress relief, not something negative. After that I’m good again. Once I’m on stage, the energy is always there. Always. Maybe a bit shaky, but always grateful and happy. Creatively, it can hit when I come back home after a long tour and sit in the studio and feel empty. But I still show up and work.

 

Playing the hard dance stage at Defqon.1 is major news. For those unfamiliar with the event, why is this such a milestone for you? What does landing that slot mean to you personally and how do you plan to rise to that moment?

Defqon 1 is a peak experience. Like playing Tomorrowland, everyone knows it. For me, it means expanding my musical identity into harder styles. It feels legendary and I’m very grateful. Not everyone gets there. And I’m ready for it. I’m always ready.

 

Thanks again for taking the time. Is there anything you would like to add?

A huge thank you to everyone. So much love and energy. Feel the fear and do it anyway. You got this.

 

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