On stormy mornings in Ibiza, I make a coffee, step outside with Bo, and listen.

Waves, wind, distant traffic, planes lifting off, the low hum of the island waking up. Before I open the studio door, I’m already composing: rhythm, tension, release.

This is my life as an Ibiza techno DJ and producer.

My name is Sebastiaan Hooft, a Dutch-born, Ibiza-based, dedicated to techno, health, and consistent creativity.

Who I Am

Before relocating to Ibiza, I founded companies that grew into the Deloitte Fast 500 Europe Top 10.
I wrote the bestselling book "Redesign" and coached entrepreneurs on achieving sustainable performance.

Today, my world is structured around three elements:

Techno producing and playing peak-time, rolling, hypnotic techno.Health the foundation that fuels long studio days and high-energy nights.Systems structured routines that allow creativity to become a daily output, not a lucky accident.

I host:

The Midnight ProjectIn Session IbizaUnderground Frequencies

And I run Redesign Records, my label for modern, Ibiza-driven techno.

My Techno Sound

If I summarise it:

Peak-time pressure with a clear mind.

More technically, my sound includes:

4/4 mechanical driverumble low-endrolling basslinespercussive top-end movementlong tension-and-release arcsatmospheric drones inspired by Ibiza

I want each track and set to feel like a journey through energy and clarity.

Why Ibiza Shapes My Music

Ibiza is a contrast engine.

Quiet mornings and loud nights.
Sunrise calm and peak-time chaos.
Nature, nightlife, recovery, momentum.

A typical day in my creative system:

Early morning walk with Bo, stretch, slow coffeeLate morning deep studio block (sound design, arrangement)Afternoon Redesign Records, admin, radio prepEvening second studio block or a setLate night club, Tomorrowland Rooftop Sessions, or note-taking

The climate, the colours, the people; they shape the emotional tone of my tracks.

Inside My Studio Workflow

I treat my production work like a laboratory; a structured, disciplined, and purpose-built space.

1. Kick & Bass

Everything starts with the low-end.
Rumble, weight, precision.

2. Groove & Percussion

Energy comes from movement, claps, shuffled hats, and transient layers.

3. Atmosphere & Drones

Long evolving beds that create tension and depth.

4. Structure & Energy Mapping

16/32/64-bar arcs for DJs to ride.
Build → hold → break → release.

5. Testing & Refining

Car, club, headphones, radio.
Notes, adjustments, more notes.

Every track must answer the question:
Does it move the room?

How I Use AI in Music and Creativity

AI amplifies my workflow — but doesn’t replace human taste.

I use AI for:

arrangement suggestionsstructure analysismastering referencesmetadata and positioningvisual conceptstrend monitoringplaylist alignmentworkflow optimisation

AI speeds up the process.
I still decide the taste.

Redesign Records

Redesign Records focuses on:

modern, Ibiza-inspired technodisciplined sound-engineering standardsemerging artistsclub-ready releasesAI-supported A&R insights

The label connects underground energy with professional, consistent execution.

My Radio Shows

You can hear my sets and IDs on:

The Midnight Project

Peak-time, late-night energy.

In Session Ibiza

The island's pulse in one hour.

Underground Frequencies

Forward-leaning techno, early signals from the underground.

These shows serve as testing grounds for IDs and new releases.

Health & High-Performance as a DJ

A chaotic lifestyle kills creativity.

I’ve coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, and I’ve seen how burnout erodes talent.
That’s why my system is built on:

sleep disciplinenutritionmovementsunlightboundariestime with Caroline and Bo

Techno requires clarity, not chaos.

What You’ll Find Here

This website is the centre of my creative universe.
Here you’ll find:

new releasesIbiza DJ setsbehind-the-scenes production insightAI tools in musiclong-form reflectionsRedesign Records updatescreative routineslifestyle systems

If you’re into techno, Ibiza, high-performance creativity, or AI in music, you’re in the right place.

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This is the system behind the music.
The island provides the energy.
I provide the discipline.
Techno is where the two meet.