Dan Ghenacia is one of this capital’s most acclaimed DJs. With residences at the Rex Club and the Batofar, Dan has established a solid reputation and a sound that he describes as “deep, freaky house.” The 29-year old is regularly invited to play in clubs accross Europe, but when he’s not in Jerusalem, Lisbon or Glasgow, Paris is where his heart is.
What do you think of the current club climate in Paris?
The local scene is very strong: a Parisian promoter doesn’t necessarily have to book a big-name DJ to make a night work. The clubbers are musically educated, so there are no superstar DJs in Paris and that’s what makes the scene what it is today.
How has it changed over the years?
Ten years ago, you could count the clubs playing electronic music on one hand. Now almost everyone’s involved and that’s helped the music evolve. Nowadays, the essential thing is to know what’s going on and where.
What makes a good night out in Paris?
The role of the promoter can determine everything. There are those who simply want to fill their pockets and those who are looking to push things forward. The former are often the professionals with massive PR budgets, the others are less professional but their creativity is what’s important.
Current projects?
I’m putting together a compilation called “Track List,” which consists of eight exclusive unmixed tracks. Then I’ll be releasing a new single, “No Way You Can Sleep” by Digital Tongue, my project with Phil Weeks.
Dan’s top 3 summer clubs
Players @ Nouveau Casino
“Terry and WARRIO keep it laid back and don’t just play the big tunes — perfect for a Sunday night.” Sundays, midnight, 8e
Kill The DJ @ Le Pulp
“The best night in Paris. Ivan Smagghe radicalizes the electro sound and takes the music to another level.” First Thursday of the month, midnight, free
Strictly House @ Studio 287
“For a party in a big club, it’s not bad.” Fridays, midnight, 16E with a drink
