Awakenings Podcast S384 - JEANS

"From an early age (‘99) he immersed himself in techno, drawing inspiration from artists like Dave Clarke, Marco Carola, Ben Sims, as well as labels such as Zenit, CLR, Primate etc. At the same time, he was influenced by harder sounds like Amok and Sven Wittekind and heavily influenced by the dj sets of DJ Rush. At a later age performing at Awakenings and Upclose marked a significant milestone. But also since the 00’s, his sound has continued to evolve beyond traditional boundaries. This mix reflects that journey, combining elements of dub techno, tekno, ambient, bubbling, reggaeton, and other contemporary influences into one cohesive narrative". WWW.AWAKENINGS.COM​ ► FOLLOW US Instagram: instagram.com/awakenings​ Youtube: www.youtube.com/awakeningsevent/ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@awakenings Facebook: facebook.com/awakenings​​ Soundcloud: @awakenings Upcoming Awakenings Events: awak.enin.gs/3UhfRwZ Hailing from Holland’s West Coast, JEANS is a powerhouse behind the decks with an uncanny ability to commandeer the dance floor with his characteristic free-flowing style, pushing sonic buttons beyond outer planetary limits. Anything goes and nothing is what it seems as he rifles through his audacious selections while manipulating the pitch faders in every which way. Nobody’s safe from the ‘Ice Cream Man’ when he gets going like an unstoppable train laying down face melting tekno bangers, breakbeat filth, shamanic, transcendental techno, hints of trance and anything else that gets the job done. However, don’t be fooled by his mischievous smile because he’s got a tender side too and when you least expect it, he will drop some cosmic ambient or laid-back dub reggae on you and it will be exactly what you need at that moment. Emerging from The Hague’s hardcore and electro scene with a deep love for raw 90’s Hip Hop, Memphis-rap, Dub and Ragga, JEANS ultimately expanded into the realms of tekno, techno, breakbeat, goa and trance but stays noticeably true to his roots in his sets. His tenacity to push the limits and willingness to challenge the crowd has gained him widespread praise. He spends his downtime jamming on drum machines and producing in his studio while also reinforcing his own lable Oracle Bones. With a tongue-in-cheek attitude and always on the grind, JEANS is not to be underestimated. Upcoming: JEANS is set to travel to New York for an upcoming performance at Mizz Softee, Alongside this, he is preparing a new LP for Outer Orbit, the label launched by the Miss Softy promoters. While in new york he will also do a listening session at the sounds system of the Stone Island flagship store. two forthcoming albums, and multiple projects on Oracle Bones are also coming, 2026 is shaping up to be a highly active year. Social links: Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/rt79RSIAqBTALF49ZJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeans.no.denim?igsh=ZXE1bWtsb28weTZ6&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/oracle_bones_records?igsh=MWx6eW14N2Yzc3loeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr RA:https://nl.ra.co/dj/jeans-nl