Dhuna: Flying Without a Map

2025 has been a breakthrough year for Dhuna. From igniting Fabrik Madrid to stepping into the booth at Amnesia, Dreambeach, and Aquasella, her rise has not been about chasing hype but about carefully stitching her story into the DNA of Spain’s club culture. She represents a new generation of artists who are comfortable moving between techno and now a darker, more powerful sound, while refusing to get boxed into one corner.

There is something magnetic about the way Dhuna talks about her path. She doesn’t romanticize it, but she also doesn’t treat it like business. For her, every booth, every track, every risk is another step in a journey she is determined to live fully. At a time when the industry can feel like it’s moving at breakneck speed, Dhuna reminds us what patience, honesty, and presence look like when they are plugged directly into the sound system.

“For me, it is a true pride to have had the opportunity to bring my music to such iconic spaces that years ago I would never have even dared to imagine as possible stages. This year, debuting at Amnesia was especially emotional. After so many nights spent on the dancefloor, living it from the booth was a unique experience, full of excitement and meaning. It was a reminder of how beautiful the path has been and how dreams, with effort and passion, can become reality.”

What makes her trajectory striking is not just the stages she’s hit but the way she’s grounded herself in the clubs that shaped her. Pandora Sevilla, where she has been a resident for two years, is one of those places.

“At Pandora, I feel at home, surrounded by a true family. These two years as a resident have given me the confidence of being in a place that makes me feel comfortable, but at the same time constantly challenges me and pushes me to keep learning.”

“The first weekend of this season, I had the opportunity to play on both Friday and Saturday, sharing the booth with artists of very different styles. It’s not the same to open for Brenda Serna as it is for Cuartero, and that diversity forces me out of my comfort zone, exploring new shades of sound in every set.”

Dhuna is not interested in just blending in. Her sets are built around moments, not formulas.

“I like to surprise with unexpected twists, to connect genres, and to leave moments people will remember. It could be a special track that is not the trend of the moment or maybe one that was many years ago, something nobody expects, to create nostalgic instants.”

That same philosophy is what fuels DEPARTURES, her line of SoundCloud mixes that tie her passion for aviation with her vision of music as travel.

“My DEPARTURES mixes come from the fusion of my two passions: music and aviation. Each set represents a journey, which is why I title them with the name of a Gate. These mixes are taken from live sessions during my shows, and afterwards I add an intro that transforms them into experiences ready for takeoff.”

After several years centered on DJing, 2025 also marked her return to the studio with a more techno-driven focus.

“I never liked forcing myself to do something that doesn’t flow naturally. This year, I feel especially creative and very connected with darker, heavier sounds, so I think it’s the perfect time to go back to production and let out what I have inside. It’s also a huge advantage to keep growing as an artist.”

“I watch the intensity with which people dance, how they react to the details of a track. It’s like a conversation. I propose, the floor responds, and in that back-and-forth, I decide the direction. The important thing is to keep the journey coherent, even if the intensity changes. The energy of the crowd tells me if it’s time to push, to fly, or to pull back.”

That responsiveness is what allows her to move seamlessly between festivals and intimate clubs.

“While a club’s controlled environment allows for more freedom to experiment, at a festival I lean toward a safer, more direct approach. Sound quality plays a crucial role in this. In intimate spaces like clubs, I tend to take more risks, while at a festival, my goal is to make sure the impact is immediate and strong, adapting to the diversity of the audience.”

And when the room isn’t responding the way she expects, she doesn’t force it.

“The first thing I look at is if people are enjoying themselves, and a good indicator is if they’re dancing. If I notice that the energy is flowing, I know I’m on the right path. But sometimes the vibe isn’t what I expected. In those cases, I adjust the sound and track selection to find the right rhythm that hooks them. I always try to be as prepared as possible in case my initial plan doesn’t work and I need more resources.”

Dhuna’s vision is no longer confined to Spain. After planting her flag at Miami Music Week and ADE, she now sets her sights on Central Europe, where many of her inspirations play regularly.

“The truth is that I haven’t had the opportunity to move much around Central Europe, but it’s something I would love to do. I’ve always been drawn to that region, especially because many of my references play there frequently.”

She resists being defined by any single style, even as techno becomes more central to her.

“Although lately I feel more attracted to techno, I don’t like putting labels on music. I always try to stay open to everything that excites me, regardless of genre. What matters is to mix coherently and fluidly, to make the transitions subtle, so that the musical journey makes sense.”

2025 has been defined by breakthroughs: iconic debuts, returning to the studio, and global milestones. But Dhuna refuses to reduce it to numbers or hype. The truth is more personal. Every set, every track, every risk is another way of learning about herself and deepening her bond with the crowd.

Her back-to-backs taught her trust. Her productions reminded her to wait for the right moment. Her residencies forced her to stay adaptable. Festivals pushed her to think big. Clubs allowed her to think differently. And through it all, the throughline remains the same: intensity, freedom, connection.

Dhuna is not positioning herself as the next star of a single genre. She is carving out something rarer: a career built on presence, honesty, and the willingness to let each chapter transform her sound and her story.