2025 kicked off with a bang, nonstop gigs from the first weekend of January. I\u2019ve played some incredible venues lately, especially in Europe. The energy has been next level. In between shows, I\u2019ve locked in some solid studio time as well. I\u2019ve been working on a bunch of new material, some of it\u2019s already made it into my sets and the reaction\u2019s been mad. It\u2019s been that perfect balance of touring and creating, which always keeps things exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n Yeah, it\u2019s a big moment for us. We had a really strong three-year run at Cova Santa. It was special, intimate, and we built something proper there with the crowd. But after those seasons, it felt like the right time to take things up a level. We needed a bigger space that could match the energy Eastenderz brings, and it doesn\u2019t get better than the Amnesia terrace. It\u2019s one of the most iconic rooms in the world, and having the chance to curate our own nights there is something we\u2019ve been working towards for a while. The vision\u2019s big, and we\u2019re ready.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve put together a really strong lineup for the season, with artists who truly represent what Eastenderz is about. Franky Rizardo will be joining us, always bringing that quality groove. Skream is on board too, which I\u2019m buzzing about. He\u2019s a legend and always full of surprises. We\u2019ve also got Sidney Charles, Max Dean, Alisha, and Sosa. All of them are smashing it right now in their own lane. It\u2019s a mix of established names and new energy, and I think it reflects the balance we aim for with the label and the nights.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s definitely a mix of both. Amnesia is one of those places that holds a lot of history, and stepping into that headliner role feels massive. There\u2019s a bit of pressure, of course, but it\u2019s the kind that motivates you. I\u2019ve played the terrace plenty of times over the years, but having the night built around the Eastenderz sound adds a different weight to it. I\u2019m excited more than anything. We\u2019ve put a lot of thought into the lineup, the flow of the night, and how we want people to feel when they walk in. It\u2019s a challenge, but one I\u2019ve been ready for.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re keeping the essence of the club intact. Amnesia is iconic for a reason, so we\u2019re not trying to change the nature of the space. The booth is staying exactly where it is, right in the heart of the terrace, and that connection between the DJ and the crowd is something we want to keep strong.<\/span><\/p>\n What we are doing is bringing in a custom lighting concept. We\u2019ve been working closely with an artist who specialises in light design. He\u2019s been developing something specifically for this residency over the last six months. It\u2019s going to be a visual experience that complements the music without overpowering it. I\u2019ve seen some of the mock-ups already and I honestly can\u2019t wait to see it come to life in that room.<\/span><\/p>\n Eastenderz was born in London out of a pure passion for music. It started from a tight community of people who were all part of the same scene, connected through a sound and a vibe that brought us together. The name comes from the East End, where a lot of that culture was thriving, underground parties, warehouses, and a strong DIY spirit. It felt right to build something that represented that energy and gave it a proper platform. From there, it just grew naturally into a label, a party, and a sound people now recognise worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n For me, it always starts with the music. I don\u2019t really go out looking for specific artists or names. If I hear something that fits the Eastenderz sound and feels right, I\u2019ll reach out. Most of the time, that connection builds naturally and that artist ends up becoming part of the family. It\u2019s never forced. Once the music speaks for itself, everything else follows, whether that\u2019s a release or them joining us at the parties. It\u2019s all about the right energy and staying true to the sound.<\/span><\/p>\n London has that raw, underground energy. The crowd there really knows their music and they\u2019re fully locked in from the start. It\u2019s where Eastenderz was born, so there\u2019s a strong connection every time we do something in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n Ibiza is different in a good way. The crowd is more international and there\u2019s this unique energy that comes from people being on the island, fully in the moment. The vibe is a bit more open, and you can take people on a longer journey. Both places are special in their own way, and I love being able to bring the sound to each with a slightly different approach.<\/span><\/p>\n I honestly love everything about Ibiza. The island has a special energy that\u2019s hard to explain unless you\u2019ve spent real time there. For me, it feels like home. The mix of nature, the sea, the sunsets, the food, and the pace of life, it all just makes sense. There\u2019s a calmness during the day and a real intensity at night, and I love that balance. I\u2019ve made some deep connections on the island over the years, and every time I land, I feel like I\u2019m exactly where I\u2019m supposed to be. Ibiza has given me a lot, and I try to give that same energy back when I\u2019m playing or just living there.<\/span><\/p>\n Yeah, I remember it like it was yesterday. The first party I went to was Cocoon, and it was Sven V\u00e4th going back to back with Ricardo Villalobos. As soon as I walked into that room, I had goosebumps. The atmosphere, the sound, the energy, it was something I\u2019d never felt before. That moment really stayed with me, and the crazy thing is, I still get the same feeling today when I walk into Amnesia. It\u2019s incredible how the island holds onto that magic and keeps giving it back every time.<\/span><\/p>\n I think the success of Ibiza comes down to its unique energy. There\u2019s no other place in the world where the culture of electronic music is so deeply woven into the atmosphere. It\u2019s not just about big lineups or famous clubs, it\u2019s about the feeling the island gives people. You can go from a sunset at a beach bar to a full night on the dancefloor and everything feels connected.<\/span><\/p>\n What keeps Ibiza relevant is how it continues to evolve while still respecting its roots. New generations keep discovering it, and it becomes a part of their story too. At the same time, it keeps pulling back artists, DJs, and fans who\u2019ve been coming for years. The island knows how to adapt without losing its identity, and that\u2019s rare. For me, it\u2019s still one of the most important places in the world for electronic music.<\/span><\/p>\n I think electronic music is in a strong place overall. There\u2019s more attention on the scene than ever, and people are really digging deeper into different sounds and artists. The access to music has never been easier, and that\u2019s helped a lot of new talent break through, which is great to see.<\/span><\/p>\n At the same time, I think we\u2019re at a point where quality control is really important. With so much music and content being pushed out daily, it\u2019s easy for things to get a bit diluted. That\u2019s why platforms, labels, and events that stay true to their identity are more important than ever. People can feel what\u2019s real and what\u2019s not.<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s definitely still a strong core in the underground, and I feel like the connection between artists and crowds is only getting stronger, especially in the right spaces. As long as we keep pushing forward with passion and purpose, the scene will keep growing in a healthy direction.<\/span><\/p>\n I think it depends on how it\u2019s used. AI can be a tool like anything else. If it helps with workflow, speeds up certain processes, or gives artists a new way to explore sound, then it can be useful. But for me, music has to come from a real place. It\u2019s about emotion, experience, and personal expression. No machine can truly replicate that.<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s definitely a risk that some people will try to use it as a shortcut, skipping the years of learning, digging, and experimenting that usually shape a great artist. That part worries me a bit. But at the same time, the people who are truly passionate about the craft will always stand out. You can feel when music has soul, and that\u2019s something AI can\u2019t fake. So as long as artists stay honest and use it as a tool, not a crutch, it doesn\u2019t threaten the scene, it just becomes part of the evolution.<\/span><\/p>\n A way of life. It\u2019s more than just sound, it\u2019s a language, a feeling, a connection. It\u2019s given me purpose, direction, and a platform to express myself without words. Through music, I\u2019ve built friendships, travelled the world, and created something that brings people together. For me, electronic music is freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hi Chase, thank you very much for this interview, how has 2025 started? 2025 kicked off with a bang, nonstop gigs from the first weekend of January. I\u2019ve played some incredible venues lately, especially in Europe. The energy has been next level. In between shows, I\u2019ve locked in some solid studio time as well. I\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61954,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[108],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThis summer is going to be very special, you are starting a residency at Amnesia Ibiza with Eastenderz. How did this residency come about?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Which artists will accompany you in this residency?<\/b><\/h4>\n
You’ve played at Amnesia many times before, but this is the first time you’re headlining a party at one of the most important clubs in the world. What level of pressure and excitement are you under?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Tell us about the production you are going to have, what elements beyond the musical ones you are going to bring.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How was the Eastenderz project born and where does its name come from?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Eastenderz is also a platform that has become one of the most respected labels on the scene, what are your criteria when it comes to selecting artists to collaborate with?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What differences do you find between your parties in London and Ibiza?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What do you like most about Ibiza and what do you like least?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
Do you remember the first time you were on the island? What was the first party you went to?<\/b><\/h4>\n
In your opinion, what is the success of Ibiza and why do you think it is still a reference in the electronic scene?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
Let’s talk about the scene in general, how do you see the health of electronic music at this time?<\/b><\/h4>\n
What do you think about the use of artificial intelligence in music, is it just another tool or a shortcut for those artists who don’t want to make an effort?<\/b><\/h4>\n
For East End Dubs electronic music is…..<\/strong><\/h4>\n