Jan Swam


Jan Swam will be mixing the very first tracks in Refractor after the opening arp concert with a special DJ set blending shamanic and ancestral sounds with deep, immersive techno—a ritual to begin our journey into the unknown.

His sets are more than performances—they are evolving sonic rituals that fuse tribal rhythms, hypnotic psychedelia, and intricate structures into immersive experiences. Beyond the complexity of his rhythms, Jan Swam also crafts time-bending soundscapes, beginning with minimal, progressive pulses that steadily evolve, accumulating layers of percussive detail, atmospheric swells, and unexpected sonic twists. This gradual metamorphosis creates an organic sense of momentum, inviting the audience into a trance-like state where time dissolves, and the music becomes an ever-shifting entity of its own.

He has appeared in compilations on labels such as Materica Records, Techlab, and Human Razzmatazz, and performed at festivals and clubs across Europe including Mo:Dem Festival, Garage Noord, Funke, Ormside Projects, and Razzmatazz, as well as radio platforms like Rinse Fr and Operator.

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