Interview with Justė

At just 23, Justė is one of electronic music’s fastest-rising new artists. Originally from Lithuania, she moved to Denmark after finishing school, stepping into a completely new life without knowing the language. 

Working physically demanding jobs and navigating constant challenges helped build the resilience and determination that now define her.

During that time, she began exploring production and Djing. What started as comfort quickly turned into purpose. Music became her passion, and soon after came her debut single World of Wonders, released in late 2025 via Night Drive, distributed by Spinnin' Records, alongside striking AI visuals created in collaboration with Viisuals.

One week later, she followed up with her own version of Turn The Lights Off alongside Jon and Jaxstyle. The track has surpassed around 26 million Spotify streams and received support from artists such as Armin van Buuren, Blasterjaxx and R3HAB, along with airplay on major stations including BBC Radio 1 and Radio 538.

Blending melodic techno and psytrance, Justė’s sound is powerful and emotional, guided by her belief that energy shapes everything and what you give to the world always comes back.

What early musical experiences influenced your creative instincts as a producer?

Before electronic music, I was very drawn to emotional and atmospheric sounds. I listened to a lot of different genres, and I was always more connected to how music made me feel rather than the technical side of it. I think that’s what shaped me the most. Even now, when I produce, I focus first on emotion and energy, not just structure. Interview with Justė

How do you approach your sound design – melody, rhythm, or atmosphere first?

Most of the time I start with the idea and the feeling I want the track to have. After that, it’s usually the melody or chords that come first, because they create the emotion. Then the rhythm and drums come in to support that energy. For me, the feeling is very important too, because it provides the identity to the track.

⁠What was the biggest lesson you learned after your first studio session with Jon and Jaxstyle?

The biggest lesson was understanding how important structure and patience are. They really take time to build a track properly and think about every small detail. I learned that sometimes less is more, and that confidence in your choices is very important in the studio.

How do you curate your DJ sets – energy, theme, emotions, or crowd reaction?

Mostly by energy and emotions. I always prepare a direction before the show, but I also read the crowd a lot. I like when a set feels like a journey, not just separate tracks playing one after another. For me it’s about building tension, releasing it, and creating moments people can really feel.

What have been your most memorable moments offstage since your breakout success?

Some of the most special moments were actually very simple ones. Receiving messages from people saying a track helped them in some way, or meeting supporters after a show and having real conversations. Also, seeing how fast things changed in my life in such a short time felt surreal.

When creating World Of Wonders, did you envision it as a debut statement?

At the beginning, I didn’t overthink it as a statement. It was very natural and connected to where I was musically at that moment, especially being influenced by psytrance. Over time, I realised it became a kind of introduction to me as an artist. It captured that first phase of my sound.

Did you anticipate the scale of response that Turn The Lights Off would generate?

Honestly, no. We believed in the track, but you can never fully predict how people will react. When I started seeing the numbers grow and the feedback coming in, I was really surprised in a positive way. It showed me how powerful timing and the right energy can be.

Would you tweak anything in your releases, or let the music live as it is?

I think as an artist you always hear small things you could change later. But I believe it’s important to let the music live as it was released. It represents who you were at that moment. Growth is natural, and every release shows a different stage of your journey.

After the success of Turn The Lights Off, how do you plan to evolve your sound?

I feel much more clear now about my direction, especially with speed garage influences. I want to go deeper into that sound and make it even more personal. The goal is to evolve naturally, not force anything, and keep building a stronger identity while staying true to myself.

Could we see you working with one of the artists who supported you, like Armin van Buuren, in the future?

That would definitely be an honour. Support from artists like Armin van Buuren means a lot, especially so early in my career. I’m open to collaborations that feel right creatively. For now, I’m focused on developing my sound even more, and we’ll see what the future brings!