Lithuanian DJ and producer Justė is steadily shaping her place in the electronic music scene.
Now based in Denmark, she continues to refine her sound while balancing studio work and live performances.
In this interview, she reflects on her musical journey, the story behind “Turn The Lights Off,” and how her artistic identity continues to evolve.
Hi Justė. So nice to talk with you! Can you introduce yourself to the Indonesian audience? Where do you come from and what have you been working on?
Hi! So nice to talk to you too. My name is Justė, I’m a Lithuanian DJ and producer currently based in Denmark.
Lately I’ve been fully focused on building my sound and identity as an artist.
I spend a lot of time in the studio, but also practicing DJing and playing shows.
Right now I’m in that phase where everything is growing at the same time, my music, my confidence, and also my direction.
It’s a lot, but in a good way!
Tell us about the music you were listening to growing up. How does that music shape your career?
Growing up in Lithuania, I was listening to a lot of local pop music, but mostly lyric songs.
When I moved to Denmark, I kind of changed my identity and started listening more to neutral electronic music like techno and melodic psytrance.
But once I started producing, my way of listening changed again.
Now I pay much more attention to the production, the sounds behind the vocals, the details.
Because of that, I actually started to enjoy mainstream music more again.
At the moment my taste is very mixed. I listen to techno, psytrance, speed garage, drum and bass, and also pop.
For me, it’s not about the genre anymore, it’s about a certain feeling or element that connects the track.
I usually know in the first seconds if I like something or not, so I trust that instinct when it comes to my music too…
Your version of “Turn The Lights Off” has been streamed nearly 40m times on Spotify. What made you say “yes” to the project with Jon and Jaxstyle?
I had already worked with Jon before, so there was already a level of trust.
When he brought me this project, he told me he really believed in it and that it was going to work.
And I trust him 100 percent, he’s a real professional. So for me it was an easy yes.
I trusted his vision, we did it, and everything just came together naturally!
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What was the mindset you had when you’re working on “Turn The Lights Off”? How did you approach your part in the creation of the track?
Well, my mindset was to keep it simple and honest, because I didn’t want to overcomplicate anything.
I knew we have to make it into modern version and so we all had one and the same goal.
It was still very collaborative as we were all involved in shaping the final result, making decisions together and building the track step by step.
Do you predict that “Turn The Lights Off” received so much love from the audience, both in streaming and dance floor?
Well, not absolutely 100%. You always hope people will like it, but you never really know.
The reaction it got was honestly a surprise. It was really special seeing it work both online and on the dance floor!
Let’s talk about your career. What made you decide to be a DJ/ producer?
It wasn’t really a long process for me, it was one moment. I got an opportunity, and when it happened, I just knew.
It felt like this is exactly what I’ve been looking for, even before I fully realized it myself.
And since I started DJing and producing, things began to move very naturally for me. It just feels right, like I’m in the place I’m supposed to be. 🙂
Do you remember the feeling of performing at your first gig? Tell us about it!
Before my first performance, I was a bit stressed!
It felt like I didn’t have enough time to prepare and I kept thinking how am I even going to do this, not knowing what to expect?
But at the same time, I was preparing a lot, not only technically but also mentally.
And then when I actually stepped on stage, I realized it’s not as scary as I thought.
It was actually not scary at all. I started to enjoy it, and I felt really good in that moment!
If we see your personal playlist, what songs can we find in it?
I have some John Summit, Anyma and R3HAB new releases that I like very much. 🙂
If you can describe Justė in 3 words, what would they be?
Sensitivity, curiosity, happiness 🙂
