Supergloss is a growing name in the trance and techno scene; drawing inspiration from the 90’s and 00’s, she’s known for her creative and high energy sets that pay homage to the past whilst also pushing new boundaries.
Since her 2021 debut, she’s travelled the world, performing at renowned clubs and events like Berghain, RSO Berlin, Fuse, Fusion Festival, and Glitch Festival as well as tours in Asia (Taipei, Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Seoul) and South America (Santiago, Puerto Montt, Buenos Aires).
We were lucky enough to get a few words with her.
Hey Supergloss! For those are aren’t as familiar with you, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey from classical piano through to your rise in the dance scene?
I started playing piano when I was five years old, that was my first real connection to music. But even then, it was challenging to stick to the rules. I’d mess around, ditch the note sheet, and just play what I felt. Growing up in a small, conservative German town didn’t help either. Everything felt predictable, so I left as soon as I could. Studying fashion journalism got me out, and finding a work place eventually brought me to Berlin. That’s where things shifted. A friend took me to my first rave, and I started learning how to DJ out of pure curiosity, and it evolved from there. Now I’m lucky enough to be playing around the world. Looking back, I think growing up in such a traditional place gave me this need to break out and do something different. With DJing and producing, I finally found the freedom to create on my own terms. No rules, no expectations. And that’s what keeps me going.
You’ve been playing all over the world and I feel your 2025 is even busier? Where are some of the best places you’ve played and what about them made them so good?
Last year, I played exactly 100 shows, so it’s almost impossible to pick a favorite. For me, it’s about the combination of a good sound system and an extroverted crowd. I love to see crazy outfits – but not in a pretentious way. I’m always looking for that pure rave energy you find in certain places. My South America tour was definitely a highlight—there, it’s all about dancing, bringing energy into the room, no pretence. I felt really recharged after that. On the other hand, playing at iconic spots like K41 or Basement in New York was a personal milestone, fulfilling some big dreams for me.
You’ve just released “Space Office” which is great, I love the 90’s trance nostalgia it exudes, particularly in “The Days of Escape”. It brings a similar energy, that I feel is your sound, to your Visual Freak EP but with what seems like a subtle shift towards the more “rave” or warehouse side of trance. What was your inspiration behind the record and what was your process in putting it together?
Releasing Visual Freak, a collaborative EP, was a big turning point for me. It taught me the foundation of production and helped me realize what I’m capable of on my own. That first EP came from a really emotional place, built on the connection I shared with my partner. For my first solo EP, I wanted to create something versatile, tracks that would work in warehouses, festivals, and nightclubs. I love acid basslines and trance-inspired synths, but I had to be careful not to let it tip into something too cheesy or pop-like. It was all about finding the right balance, to make melodies framed in a way that stays true to a techno sound. The whole process was so exciting, it felt like I was carving out my own sound and taking a big step forward. And playing your own tracks in a DJ Set is a magical feeling which I am now feeling for the first time. I love that.
What music and artists do you take inspiration from? Both within the dance scene but also outside? How do you think this has shaped your sound?
I take a lot of inspiration from ’90s techno and trance, especially the entire discography of Noom Records, which is also the label I released my tracks on. That era of music has such a pure and timeless energy that really resonates with me. I’m constantly listening to music and over time, I’ve realised what draws me to certain tracks, those elements that make me want to play them again and again. That’s something I try to channel into my own productions. Artists like DJ Misjah, Emmanuel Top, and Alpha Tracks have definitely shaped my sound, but so has just being immersed in music and picking up on the little details that create big moments on the dancefloor.
Looking fully away from the dance space, which artists would you recommend to anyone? And for what moods?
My playlist is ALL over the place. I tend to fixate on a random song each week, so it’s always changing. I’m also a huge karaoke fan and I somehow know the lyrics to almost every song, even if I’ve only heard it a few times. Sometimes I even turn on YouTube Karaoke at home and sing by myself—it’s my guilty pleasure.
When I’m traveling, I love listening to hypnotic pop like TV girl. It is so grounding. At home, I’ll often play producers like Quantic or Bad Bunny.
But I’m a brain rot victim of TikTok sounds. Especially when they bring old tracks back to life, like The Cranberries, and suddenly they’re stuck in my head for days. My taste is really just a mix of good produced music and I easily get lot in a wormhole of obsessing over this genre for a few days.
And finally, what’s in store for you for 2025?
Uhhhhh, this year is packed with exciting plans. More music, amazing shows, and a return to some of my favorite festivals. I’m really looking forward to everything coming up in the next few months. After two years of DJing full-time, I feel like I’ve finally found my flow and become more confident in my sound than ever before. I hope I can channel that onto the crowd as well and bring us all some good mood in these hard and confusing times. Just to create a happy place for everyone for a few hours.