Chloe MooreVeseli is one of those DJs who doesn’t just play to a crowd, he consumes the room.
Chloe Moore sat down with one of hard techno’s hottest prospects in Ireland to chat about his wild approach — a high-voltage blend of acid techno, psytrance, hardstyle, and hard techno, stitched together with a raw edge that’s entirely his own. Influenced by the likes of 6EJOU, 999999999, and Basswell, his goal is simple but powerful: pull you into the groove and keep you there until the last beat drops.
It’s been a big few years. Releases on some of Europe’s most respected underground labels: Hekate, Tx Records, Reboot Recs, Motz Berlin, have put him firmly on the map, while heavyweights like Amelie Lens, Nico Moreno, Sara Landry, and CLTX have given his tracks the nod.
But it’s not just the studio work that’s turning heads. Veseli has been on a tear with sold-out shows in Ireland, the UK, South America, and across Europe, plus appearances at festivals that most DJs dream about. And yet, despite the momentum, he still speaks about the scene with the excitement of someone who just played their first packed club.
We caught up with Veseli to chat about his journey so far, the rush of hard techno, and what’s next for one of Ireland’s most exciting underground artists.
Your music fuses genres like acid techno, psytrance, hardstyle, and hard techno. What drew you to such a hybrid sound?
I think what drew me to that hybrid sound was the challenge. I wanted to make production more fun for myself. It just felt too straight and narrow to stick to one specific genre, like with acid techno, the foundation is already laid out, you’ve got your kick, your acid line, and a few key elements. But when you start blending hard techno, psytrance, and other styles into one track, it becomes a real challenge – tedious at times – but also super rewarding. You end up creating something that’s yours. You can pioneer your own wave, your own sound.
You cite influences like 6EJOU, 9×9, and Basswell. How have they shaped your style and approach behind the decks?
Yeah, 6EJOU, 999999999, and Basswell are my GOATs. The style of their tracks is just insane. With 6EJOU, the intensity of the kicks and the energy throughout the track they produce is just next level. Same with 9×9 – the way they craft their acid techno is unreal. I’ve got a bunch of their records at home, and I’ve always respected their production from day one.
With Basswell, it’s the way he chops up vocals and integrates melodies like his track “Devil’s Got My Back,” it’s got three drops, three different melodies, but it still feels like one cohesive track. That’s mad to me. I try to take bits of that energy into my productions, and especially my presence behind the decks. 6EJOU’s aura, they are super calculated, really locked in, and I respect that a lot. That’s how I like to be, too, like fully focused, creating a moment that people will remember.
“Rock Da Bass”, your EP on Reboot Records, showcases acid elements. What inspired that release, and how did it grow?
The “Rock Da Bass” EP was such a fun project. It was heavily inspired by what I was listening to at the time, which included loads of old-school hardstyle with reverse bass and phonk. That’s where the phonk vocals came from in those tracks. I was just blending different genres together – acid, screeches, hardstyle – and really enjoying the outcome. It was about experimenting and creating something that felt like me, and I was super happy with the final result.
Is there a track or moment in your career that you see as a real turning point?
The track that really stands out is “Scream”. It got a huge reception from some of the biggest names in the scene. I’ll never forget seeing AZYR drop it in his Boiler Room at Teletech Festival. The crowd screaming the vocals was unreal. That moment really pushed things forward for me.
A big milestone moment was signing with Reboot. Best decision I’ve ever made as they’ve supported me with everything – production, advice, even life stuff. They’re the best agency out there and a proper family. Another major moment was playing for DOOM in Colombia HEISS in Argentina. These shows helped open up a South American fanbase for me. Big love to those guys, too.
You’ve performed sell-out shows across Ireland, Europe, South America, and at major festivals. Which shows stand out most in your memory?
Every gig means something to me – I love what I do, so they all stand out in different ways. But if I had to pick, HEISS in Argentina was really special. It was my birthday, and they surprised me with a custom cake, which was just incredible hospitality, especially being so far from home.
The peak-time DOOM set in Colombia was wild, too. Outset Festival’s first edition was a big one, as it was one of the first times I met some of my biggest artist inspirations in person. Nexus Paris shows have been amazing, and Index in Dublin is the best club in Ireland, no question. Playing Belfast’s Telegraph Building and Emerge Festival too always has a mental vibe.
Your debut headlining show in France (NYE 2022) marked a career milestone. Can you tell us about that experience?
That was a crazy experience – my first time playing abroad. It was super gritty. I booked my own hotel, no rider, no driver, stayed in Paris and had to get a train to Lille. But I’ll never forget it. I was proud of myself because it was early in my career, and it really made me feel like I was on the right path. That show gave me the confidence to keep pushing forward.
Your sets are often described as “deep dives into the darker, harder edges of the underground.” How do you curate that energy live?
That’s exactly the kind of vibe I go for. I love that dark, grimy, underground warehouse energy. It’s raw, unfiltered, and it reflects in everything I do, even how I dress (I wear a lot of black, haha). I want to create a space where people can lose themselves in the music, be whoever they are, and feel free. It’s not just about hard music; it’s about creating an experience and a feeling that stays with you once the night ends.
What is your creative focus for the rest of 2025 and into 2026? Are there any album or EP projects underway?
Right now, I’m in a great place creatively. I’ve grown so much as a producer, and I understand more about how music works. I’m not just throwing samples together anymore. I’m trying to make music that has real emotion and feeling behind it.
To be honest, there are days when I don’t feel like making music, and that’s okay. Procrastination hits sometimes, and I’ve doubted myself a lot in the past. But recently I’ve been managing that better, and I’m making the music I truly want to make. There’s a lot of new stuff coming soon, and I’m genuinely excited about what’s next.
Your sets have this raw, high-energy vibe. What kind of feelings or moods are you trying to get across with your music and visuals?
Yeah, that raw underground energy is definitely a big part of it, but I also want to create a space that’s filled with love. I want people to leave the dance floor feeling like everything’s going to be okay. If I can help even one person forget their problems for a few hours, I think that’s something really special in itself.
The feeling I’m trying to channel is like a mix of raw passion from a rock concert and the chaos of a rave, just unchained energy. A pool of emotions and a shared experience. That’s what it’s all about.
As one of Ireland’s rising hard‑techno talents, what advice would you give aspiring producers in the electronic scene?
Keep going. There’ve been loads of moments where I was super frustrated and unsure if things would work out. I’d talk to my family, looking for answers, but in the end, the only person who can figure it out is you. Push your creative limits. It’s easy to compare yourself to others with so many talented producers out there, but what you’re making is valid and probably better than you think. Don’t let little setbacks get to you.
Take creative breaks, don’t burn out trying to produce 7 days a week. Give yourself the best chance to make something meaningful. Watch YouTube tutorials, soak up knowledge. And when it comes to gigs, go to local events, support the people running them, and make connections. Show up, show love, and that’s how it starts.
