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Being a DJ and Music Producer in Tel Aviv: Where Underground Meets the Mediterranean

  • Writer: Arielle Jabes
    Arielle Jabes
  • Feb 26
  • 1 min read

Tel Aviv isn’t just a city. It’s a rhythm.


As a DJ and music producer based in TLV, I’ve always felt that this city breathes electronic music. From beach sunsets to underground warehouse nights, Tel Aviv has built a reputation as one of the most vibrant electronic music scenes in the world.


Artists like Guy Gerber and Asaf Avidan showed that Israeli artists can create music that resonates globally while staying emotionally honest and unique. That balance deeply inspires me.


When I produce, I try to channel the duality of Tel Aviv:

  • Warm, melodic textures inspired by Mediterranean sunsets

  • Raw, hypnotic grooves drawn from underground techno culture

  • Emotional progressions that reflect the complexity of life here


Playing as a DJ in Tel Aviv teaches you something powerful: crowds here feel everything. They don’t just dance—they react.


That pushes me to constantly refine my sound design, transitions, and storytelling.


For me, producing electronic music in Tel Aviv isn’t about following trends. It’s about translating the energy of this city into sound.

If you’ve been on the dance floor in TLV, you know exactly what I mean.

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