27/04/2026
͏v͏i͏r͏t͏u͏a͏l ͏g͏e͏i͏s͏h͏a is a DJ, record collector, and producer known for her narrative-driven sets and deep digging into 90s and 00s vinyl.
After a decade in theatre and philosophy, she developed a distinct approach to DJing — crafting emotionally layered sets built on tension, rhythm, and unexpected transitions. Drawing from forgotten records, she creates immersive musical journeys that blur the line between performance and storytelling.
Her productions follow a similar logic — intuitive yet precise, blending raw energy with cinematic depth. Her debut track, "I Want You to Get Mad," released on Femnoise Records, reflects this approach, balancing control and emotional release.
Alongside her artistic work, she is the founder of VG DJ LAB and curator of the Fresh Faces Stage at Carbon Silesia Festival, where she supports the next generation of electronic artists.
❓In one of the interviews, you mentioned that DJing saved your life. As I understand it, this makes playing music a very intimate part of your life. Do you see many people having this kind of therapeutic experience, and does it make the artist more authentic?
I saw it many times when I was teaching people how to DJ from scratch. A lot of people come because they’re looking for something different than their nine-to-five life — a sense of purpose, a way of expressing themselves.
It doesn’t always mean becoming a professional DJ, but just expressing yourself through music, for the love of it. I think it’s amazing.
And it will always be more authentic, because when you do it for the sake of the music, for the love of the music, you become a channel. If you’re ego-driven and making DJing your personality because you lack one, you end up in some Jesus-like position behind the booth just to get attention, and the music becomes a tool serving you.
For me, it should be the other way around: you are a tool to serve the music
❓You have just finished an educational project, what are your plans for the near future?
It was a really big, exhausting project, and for now my only plan is to have no plan. I want to get bored again — creatively bored — to rejuvenate, relax, and see what comes into my life naturally.
When you’ve been working in high-agency mode for a year, very focused, almost soldier-like, it puts your mind in a completely different state.
Now I just want to have no commitments, to float with life, and to spend time in the studio, traveling with the only agenda of digging records.
To be water, my friend 😉
❓Do you have any role models from the music industry?
Hmm, that’s a good question. I like to pick things from different people, but it’s not really like I have one role model.
I love the way Hans Zimmer talks about creating music and emphasizes the playfulness, the fun of making it, and the enjoyment that comes from it.*
Other things come from different industries, for example, fashion. I love the boldness of Zendaya and the confidence of Law Roach in approaching and building an image.
If I look at the electronic music industry, I really admire the approach of Błażej Malinowski, who always shows up in the studio every day, no matter what. We had a conversation a few years ago about that, and it really stayed with me. I like this mindset of just making one step every day, then another step, then another step, just showing up, being consistent, and trusting this kind of delayed gratification mode.
That’s something I’m also working on myself. I’m a Capricorn rising. I love discipline. I love structure. I love smart work. I am Miss Efficiency.
❓You are cooperating with many professionals abroad who have given you a perspective on the scene in other countries. With these insights, what do you think is lacking the most in the Polish scene?
I think in general the Polish scene is not very cooperative. Everyone is mostly focused on their own thing, and that’s one of the main problems I see.
There is still no strong female or non-binary driven collective that feels truly authentic and really walks the talk.
And I think we are also missing proper events, conferences, and showcases, something like Amsterdam Dance Event, a space where people don’t just play music but actually meet, network, build connections, and create a more professional foundation for the industry.
That’s what I feel is still lacking
❓From the perspective of someone with such comprehensive experience, what would be your advice for the younger generation of DJs?
Leave your ego at the door.
Remember that resilience is like a muscle. Train it by making one mistake, then getting up, then another mistake, and another, and so on.
Shift your mindset to see setbacks as an opportunity.
Don’t be afraid of reinventing yourself from scratch.
And keep your phone on 24h Do Not Disturb mode. People will hate it, but you will love it.
Side note: it’s not like I’ve mastered this. I work on it every day. (Except the Do Not Disturb mode—in this one I have a black belt ;)