Where past and future blend
With Past Forward, Ateja creates a unique club experience where the soul of the 1980s merges with the energy of modern techno, tech-house and melodic house.
His sets are not a nostalgic look back, but a present-day interpretation of 80s emotion within a modern club context.
Each track, rhythm and transition is carefully built around self-made mashups and edits, where familiar melodies and voices from the past come alive again — driven by deep, pulsating beats.
In his performances, Ateja weaves influences from iconic 80s artists with the rhythmic power and warmth of today's club sound.
The melancholy and melody of the past gain a new rhythm and a renewed intensity, resulting in a sound that is melodic, dark and full of energy.
Past Forward is a tribute to the sound of the eighties — in today's rhythm.
At a glance
- The soul of the 80s, translated to today.
- Self-made mashups and recognizable melodies.
- Techno, tech-house & melodic house as the driving force.
- Melodic, dark and energetic at the same time.
About Ateja
Ateja is the DJ alias of Andres Janssen. With a love for 80s melancholy and modern club sounds, he creates energetic, captivating and hybrid sets.
Sound & influences
- Iconic 80s artists as inspiration.
- Techno, tech-house and melodic house as rhythmic engine.
- Mashups and custom edits as common thread.