London-based DJ ELIIZA says that music has always been a part of her life.
"It’s in the family," she says. "Over the past few years, that connection turned into a real obsession with dance music. I didn’t start out DJing, I started by producing. I became fascinated by digging for tracks, understanding how they’re built, and learning how different elements create energy in the room. From there, DJing came naturally, and I’ve built my skill set from the ground up. It became serious when I played my first live set for Teletech in my hometown, Manchester and felt the crowd respond. That moment made everything click. From then on, I committed by investing in my setup, spending more time in the studio, and focusing on developing a sound that felt true to me."
ELIIZA says that her sound blends bouncy, hypnotic rhythms with harder techno elements.
"I’m really drawn to movement and flow, building tension gradually, then releasing it in a way that lifts the room," she says. "There’s a strong focus on bass, groove, and energy, but always with enough space to keep people locked in rather than overwhelmed."
The artist says that her recent sets have been about progression and storytelling.
"I like starting slower and more hypnotic, letting the room settle, then gradually pushing into heavier, bouncier territory as the energy builds," she says. "I’ve been playing longer sets where I can take my time and shape the journey properly. One of my recent sets was an opening slot that evolved naturally into something much more intense by the end, that sense of control and release is where I feel most comfortable."
As for gear: "I place a lot of value on being adaptable. I’m comfortable across different setups, whether that’s a Xone, an A9, or a V10. I’ve recently invested in a Pioneer V10, which has given me more flexibility to explore layering, longer blends, and subtle changes in energy. Investing in both my studio and DJ setup has been important in helping me develop a consistent sound wherever I’m working."
Looking ahead, ELIIZA has plenty planned for 2026. "Right now, my focus is on production, refining my sound and releasing music I’ve been sitting on over the past year. I want to keep building momentum through stronger releases, bigger rooms, and more opportunities to connect with new crowds. I’ve got some exciting shows coming up this year, including XXL Malta and Creamfields, with podcasts and mixes also lined up. It feels like a really natural next step, and I’m super excited to see where it goes."
