Max HeyraudNestled in the distortion and noise of hard-edged electronic music, Jazzy is an artist in search of chaos and freedom.
Zurich-born DJ and producer Jasmin Fumagalli, better known as Jazzy, has quickly become a name synonymous with the harder corners of electronic music. Emerging from Zurich’s underground rave scene, her sound mirrors that world — punishing, distorted, and restlessly experimental. She moves freely between hard techno, trap, synthwave, and whatever else feels right in the moment, driven purely by instinct.
In this interview, Jazzy reaffirms her refusal to conform. Her music resists labels and thrives on unpredictability. From self-releases like BLI$$ and TITS FLAT KICKS FAT to her latest single HIT THE FLOOR on Zentryc Records, she continues to shock, pushing into spaces she’s “not supposed” to enter, and doing it with full conviction.
Known for her striking stage presence and raw intensity, Jazzy approaches every set with unfiltered energy and a clear sense of purpose. Her performances are visceral, chaotic, and deeply personal — a reflection of someone who plays by her own rules.
We caught up with Jazzy to talk about her journey, her creative process, and what it means to fully embrace her own sound and vision.
When did you first discover electronic music?
I got into it super early. There was this label from Australia, Melbourne Beats, and I was always listening to the tracks they released. I must’ve been like eleven or twelve, hanging outside with my friends. We were also obsessed with psy-trance back then. Stuff like Babalos ‘Snow Crystal’. That was literally my entry level into all of this.
What drew you to the hardcore edges of the techno and hardstyle canon?
The kicks, for sure. I actually listen to everything, and at home I mostly play hypnotic and hardgroove. But I just love going wild with people. That high energy that comes with the harder stuff is untouchable for me; nothing replaces that. But I also love to bounce around; it doesn’t always have to be hard.
What artist did you look up to growing up?
Outside of electronic music, ASAP Rocky was always my number one. That’s my baby, I love him. In techno, it was Charlotte de Witte and Cassie Raptor for me, especially because they’re women who are absolutely killing it.
You’ve had a bit of a DIY approach to sharing music, quite often improperly uploading them to SoundCloud. Why have you taken this approach?
For me, SoundCloud was always the place to test vibes before putting anything on Spotify. I uploaded random stuff there, even synth wave tracks, just to see if people connect or not. Based on that, I decided what gets produced properly and ends up on Spotify. SoundCloud is where I experiment. I wouldn’t upload everything to Spotify because the process is way slower to get it online. And I like having different sides of me all in one place. Some people don’t, but I think it’s cool. Sometimes it’s not even techno, and maybe it stays online, maybe not. I also have an alias now where I drop more synth wave, it’s called FIASCO.
What’s a day in the studio look like for you?
Being in the studio is literally my normal life. I’d say three full days a week, I’m in there making music and not just techno. I get up, work out a bit, and my abs are trained for a reason. Then I drink my coffee and sit down at the computer, and just let my creativity run. Sometimes it turns into techno, sometimes into synth wave. Recently, my best friend and I made a witch house track. I do a bit of everything.
You’ve been playing a lot with Jowi. How did you first meet?
My first agency, the one that discovered me and brought me into the techno scene, told me I should come to Germany for a month to get used to the lifestyle. They gave me an apartment to stay in. At first, I was alone there, and my old agency boss already knew I might get lonely, so he told me to meet up with Jowi. We met, made some music, and that was our first time together. So I really owe that to my old agency. And it clicked instantly. I remember the neighbours came like three times, and I think by the fourth time, the neighbours ganged up and came all together. It was heavy. I honestly don’t even remember everything.
You just did an Irish tour with Reboot. How was that?
Irish people are always insane; the energy is crazy. I was surprised the tour went through pubs instead of clubs, but it was such a cool experience. I got really close with the people, and I’m super thankful for Reboot and what they did. It was a beautiful experience. Shona and Michael Duffy deserve a shoutout. I love you. And of course, the whole Reboot team, kisses.
You just turned 23. What’s it like being a young artist on the road?
After I finished my apprenticeship, I didn’t really work. I dropped everything pretty fast and spent my last money on equipment. Because I was so young and inexperienced, it was easier to take that risk. Touring can be hard sometimes, especially the travel part, not the playing. I have a past with depression and anxiety, so sometimes it’s a lot. But I try to take Jow as an example because she handles it so well and doesn’t get stressed out when something is delayed, whereas I used to cry immediately. I learned that crying does not fix the situation. And honestly, it is wild, I’m 23 and have already been to so many places. I feel blessed, and I’m happy as fuck about it. I’m super grateful, and I love everyone who makes it possible.
What’s your favourite country to play in?
I got big in Germany, so of course I have love there, but honestly, I have love for everyone. It is impossible to choose. Spanish people are loco banditos. Italians have that big love energy. The UK is pure chaos and drinking with the boys. I have to give a shoutout to every country I’ve ever played in at this point because they all hit different.
How do you feel about the state of dance music?
I love that everything is blending right now. I can’t stand genre police. I think it would be amazing to have an event where someone starts with hypnotic techno and it goes into raw style by the end of the night. Just combine everything and let people be creative instead of tearing it down. I did the same at my All Night Long, and they loved it.
If you had to change one thing about the scene, what would it be?
I’d take the hate out. I’d remove body shaming, genre policing, old people hating on young DJs, misogyny, and sexualising both women and men. Just the hate in general. People always say techno is full of love and has no hate, but that is not true. There is so much hate just because people try new things. And that is heartbreaking.
What’s next on the agenda for you?
For me, it is a bit of a rebrand, especially visually. More high-quality photos, more music, always more music because that is my life. And next year, my JAZZY Invites are starting, and that is going to be legendary. I also want to play more B2B’s with other people than just Jowi, to explore different styles, and I want to play more genres, something that I’ve already started. It is not just hard stuff anymore; there are switches now, and that fulfils me. I stand for this. Genres should mix, and I don’t want to play just one thing anymore.
