Toximami: Leave Room For The Unexpected
Long before TOXIMAMI stepped behind the decks, she was already deeply connected to club culture. Growing up around the electronic music scene in Mannheim, going out quickly turned into working around clubs and events, meeting people and becoming part of a community that would shape her approach to music years later.
That experience gave her a perspective on nightlife that goes beyond the DJ booth. For TOXIMAMI, a great night is not only about the music being played, but about the energy in the room, the people in it and the unexpected moments that happen between them. When she eventually started DJing and creating her own events, it felt less like entering a new world and more like finding her own place within one she already knew.
“I’ve been part of the electronic music scene for as long as I can remember. I started going to electronic music events very young, and in Mannheim I gradually became more involved in the scene, working around clubs and events and meeting a lot of people who became important to me. It was always much more than just partying. It gave me a sense of freedom, community and belonging. Later, when I started creating my own nights in Berlin, it felt like a natural next step. DJing came after that and became another way for me to contribute to that world, but also to start shaping it in my own way.”
Experiencing nightlife as a participant and organiser before becoming the person controlling the music left her with an understanding of the club that does not begin and end with the booth.
“Because I was involved in the scene from such a young age, I experienced nightlife from many different sides before becoming a DJ myself. I’ve been on the dancefloor, worked behind the scenes, helped create events and eventually stepped behind the decks. That taught me that a club is never just about the DJ. It’s about the people, the atmosphere, the space and everything happening around the music. I think that’s why I’m very sensitive to the energy of a room. For me, the best nights happen when everyone feels like they are part of the same experience.”
That instinctive approach is also reflected in TOXIMAMI’s sound. Groovy techno, hard house, electro and flashes of pop all find their way into her sets, but never as part of a fixed formula. What connects them is less about genre and more about a certain energy.
“I never really decided that I wanted to combine specific genres. I was just naturally drawn to certain sounds and started putting them together in a way that felt right to me. I’ve always loved music with a lot of energy, but I also need something playful, sexy or a little unexpected in there. At some point, I stopped thinking so much about where a track fits genre-wise and started asking myself whether it actually feels like me. I think that’s when TOXIMAMI really started to develop its own sound and identity.”
TOXIMAMI’s music leaves plenty of room for humour, playfulness and spontaneity. Even when the details are carefully considered, the result can still feel immediate, sexy and a little unserious.
“I love when music can be really intentional without feeling too controlled. For me, club culture is about freedom; being able to dance, let go and not overthink. I want my music to have that same energy. I care a lot about the details, but I also like leaving space for spontaneity, humour and moments that just happen.”
That same sense of freedom also shapes the femininity around TOXIMAMI. For her, femininity isn’t one specific look, attitude or way of presenting yourself. It’s about being able to explore different sides of yourself without feeling like you have to fit into one version.
“For me, femininity is really about freedom and self-expression. I don’t think you have to look or act a certain way to be feminine. Some days I feel strong and confident, other times I want to be playful, sexy or more vulnerable; and I like that all of those things can exist together. You can see that in the visuals around TOXIMAMI, in my music and in the way I perform. I don’t want to limit myself to one version of who I am, and I think that freedom is a big part of femininity for me.”
The same principle becomes physical on the dancefloor. Freedom, for TOXIMAMI, is visible when self-consciousness begins to disappear.
“For me, a free dancefloor is one where people stop worrying about how they look or what other people think. You can dance alone, dance with your friends or completely lose yourself in the music. I think the DJ has a big responsibility in creating that feeling, but it also starts with the people in the room. I try to bring energy, take people on a journey and not make the set feel too predictable. When I look into the crowd and see people completely letting go, that’s when I know I’m doing something right.”
For TOXIMAMI, some of the most important parts of nightlife are the ones you can’t plan — the people you meet, the music you discover and the moments that happen simply because everyone is present. As social media has become increasingly intertwined with club culture, holding on to that sense of spontaneity feels more important than ever.
“Social media has definitely changed the way we experience nightlife. Sometimes it feels like people are more focused on capturing the night than actually being in the moment. For me, the best nights are usually the ones you couldn’t have planned. You meet someone new, discover an artist you’ve never heard before or somehow end up somewhere completely unexpected. That spontaneity is such a big part of why I love club culture. I just hope we don’t lose that and that we keep creating spaces where people genuinely want to be there, connect with each other and enjoy what’s happening in front of them.”
That same openness carries into the way TOXIMAMI approaches each set. Whether she is playing a Berlin club, in Ibiza or a festival stage, she adapts to the room rather than arriving with one fixed idea of how the night should sound.
“Every space has its own energy, so I don’t think you can approach every set in exactly the same way. A small underground club needs something different from a festival or an open-air. I always pay attention to the crowd, the room and what feels right in that moment instead of trying to force a pre-planned set. But no matter where I’m playing, there are certain things that always feel like TOXIMAMI; the groove, the energy, a bit of sexiness, fun and those unexpected moments. The setting might change, but I still want people to feel like they’ve entered my world for a while.”
That world is now beginning to exist beyond the temporary conditions of a DJ set. Vocals, songwriting and original releases are becoming increasingly important, introducing a more personal dimension to a project whose identity has largely been built through the exchange between booth and dancefloor.
“I see DJing, vocals and songwriting as different sides of the same project. With DJing, a lot of it is about the energy in the room and the connection with the crowd. Writing and using my own vocals gives me another way to express myself and show more of my personality. Releasing my own music also means that people can connect with TOXIMAMI beyond the club and take a piece of that world with them.”
That world is now beginning to exist beyond the temporary conditions of a DJ set. Vocals, songwriting and original releases are becoming increasingly important, introducing a more personal dimension to a project whose identity has largely been built through the exchange between booth and dancefloor.
“I see DJing, vocals and songwriting as different sides of the same project. With DJing, a lot of it is about the energy in the room and the connection with the crowd. Writing and using my own vocals gives me another way to express myself and show more of my personality. Releasing my own music also means that people can connect with TOXIMAMI beyond the club and take a piece of that world with them.”
There is no need to define exactly what TOXIMAMI has to become. The project has always evolved naturally through experience, instinct and curiosity, and that openness continues to shape what comes next. As her own music, vocals and songwriting become a bigger part of the project, TOXIMAMI is starting to grow beyond the DJ booth without losing the energy it was built on.
“I don’t feel like I need to have everything figured out yet. That’s actually what makes it exciting for me. I want TOXIMAMI to keep evolving and become more personal and more complete, especially through my own music, while still keeping the spontaneity, energy and fun that have always been at the core of it.”
