His musical journey began at an early age, inspired by global dance icons such as Martin Garrix, Avicii, Robin Schulz, and Lost Frequencies. By the age of 14, he was already performing in local clubs, and at 16 he started experimenting with music production. After completing his studies, Oliver decided to fully commit to his passion and pursue a career in music.
In 2023, he had his breakthrough with the summer hit “Summer on Me“, which was streamed over 1.9 million times and charted in several countries. Through his management, he connected with global star Gloria Jones for a special collaboration celebrating 60 years of “Tainted Love” – a major honor for the young artist.
1. Your new single “Tik Tok” with Scarlett has just been released on Kiss The Lake — what does this track represent for you, and how did the collaboration with her come about?
2. Looking back at your early career in Switzerland, which moment do you remember as the one that truly changed your musical path?
There are many moments that shaped my musical path. One that really stands out is when I started playing my first club gigs. Before that, I used to DJ in youth clubs. I am not sure if that is a thing outside of Switzerland, but they are basically community centers where teenagers can hang out and play games. I started playing there when I was around twelve, and the shift from that environment to actual club gigs was incredible.
In clubs, I learned how to read the crowd and connect with people through music. It was so much fun to play for adults who were open to discovering new sounds, especially electronic music. In the youth clubs, everyone mostly wanted to hear the big pop hits, so playing in real clubs gave me the freedom to explore and grow as a DJ. This still feels unreal, when playing for crowds who you don’t know and sometimes don’t know for sure, how they will react to certain sounds. It still feels unreal sometimes, playing for crowds I do not know and not knowing how they will react to certain sounds. That unpredictability is what also makes it so exciting for me.
3. What inspired you to found your own label, Kiss The Lake, and what artistic vision are you trying to build around it?
Kiss The Lake got its name from the idea of one day hosting a festival by a lake. Funny enough, we are based in the countryside in Switzerland, and there is actually no lake anywhere nearby. We have already done our first events, a rave in a McDonald’s and Kiss The Mountain, a festival on top of a mountain this past August. A rave at a lake could be next.
Kiss The Lake is growing into a kind of powerhouse that offers all the services a modern artist needs. Our goal is to share our experience and help artists find their way in the music industry. Beyond the business side, our core value is really about enjoying the process, making music, listening to music, and sharing those moments with people.
I know this might sound like a sneaky ad for the label and for myself as an artist, but we genuinely believe in what we are building and want to bring a fresh approach to the scene.
4. How would you describe the electronic scene in Switzerland today, and in what ways has it influenced your sound and approach to production?
I feel like the Swiss music industry in general could be a bit more open and more supportive. There are so many amazing Swiss artists out there who still haven’t been discovered. The electronic scene itself is becoming more international, which I love. There’s space for everyone to release their music and shine.
When it comes to the electronic scene, we’re seeing house communities, rave groups, and tons of pop-up events popping up everywhere — it’s a lot of fun. People are really craving creative and fresh experiences. Even clubs are starting to shift toward more unique concepts. I think it’ll take a few more years until this new wave of pop-up culture really harmonizes with the established underground and commercial scenes. But I’m super excited to see where it all goes.
5. In “Tik Tok“, there’s a clear contrast between pure dancefloor energy and a deeper reflection on the passing of time — how do you balance these two worlds in your music?
That’s a tricky one — it’s kind of a contradiction in itself. Being creative and being time-efficient don’t really mix well. If you ask most producers how to make the process more efficient, they’d probably tell you to forget about it. I’d love to spend way more time in the studio, and luckily, thanks to our great team, we manage to balance the creative and business sides. Time is super rare and valuable, so we just try to prioritize, share the workload, and somehow make it all work.
6. When you step away from the studio or the stage, what helps you find balance and inspiration in your daily life?
I recently picked up jogging. I’m not the fastest, but I’m sure it gets a little easier each time. Somehow, listening to podcasts while running keeps bringing me new ideas.
If anyone has good podcast recommendations, feel free to DM me 🙂
7. Looking ahead, what are the next steps you want to take as both an artist and the founder of a record label?
Thank you!
