Bringing the heat with each of her endeavours, Plasmatique opens up on various topics in this exclusive interview. Carving her own unique path within the electronic dance industry, Plasmatique (real name Zuzana Retkesova) is the true personification of an artist who has dedicated her life to mastering the craft she is so passionate about.
Renowned for her progressive melodic techno productions, the Slovak DJ and record producer leaves no doubt to the imagination, with each endeavour speaking volumes on the raw talent she possesses. An artist to watch, we could not be happier to be joined by Plasmatique herself, as she talks main inspirations and influences, the origin of her style of play, her latest release *Stranger Than Fiction,* plans, and so much more.
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**Hello, and thank you for joining us! Could you provide us with an insight on the main inspirations and influences that led to your chosen career pathway in music?**
“Thank you for having me. I started as an engineer and assistant in a studio because I have always been totally into music. When I finally got the chance to work in a professional environment, I began cutting audio and learning about EQing and mixing. After a while, I teamed up with a partner and opened a music production company with a studio.
My second musical passion is being a DJ. I started a couple of years ago, and it fulfills me with great joy to make people dance and share energy and emotion through music.”
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**With versatility being a key aspect in the dance scene, we would like to know the origin of your style of play and how it may have evolved over time?**
“When I was younger, I was introduced to Armin van Buuren and Tiësto. I saw them play, and I just loved the energy of trance music. My partner showed me a lot of Dubstep and Drum’n’Bass. When I heard Pryda, Cyrez D, and Stephan Bodzin, I was hooked on a more progressive and melodic style.”
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**Renowned for your unique approach towards music production, could you talk us through the key elements that define your sound, and what makes it stand out from the rest?**
“The red line in all my productions is my love for arpeggiated synths. I love the energy and atmosphere a synth line can create. A musical piece is just a moment—a picture that captures one moment. That is why my tracks are very different and versatile.”
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**Blessing fans alike with your latest release, *Stranger Than Fiction,* we would like to know the main thought process behind this production, as well as the overall message it has set out to convey.**
“I cannot recall where I read the phrase ‘Stranger Than Fiction,’ but it struck me like lightning. Our life is sometimes stranger than fiction. Life writes the best stories, and we all know the feeling of waking up from a horrid dream that felt so real.
I wanted to write about that feeling and asked my friend Birke to sing it because she could really transport my lyrics, I thought. The instrumental came after the vocal line, and it developed fast since the vocals set the pace for the track.”
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**Delivering the most enticing of vibes with each of your live performances, could you talk us through your presence on stage, and whether or not there’s a particular preparation process before each show?**
“Every show is different. I watch the audience and start playing to get the people dancing and enjoying the time with me, Plasmatique.
What bothers me sometimes is that many people assume I have a pre-recorded set or use sync. That’s definitely not the case. I prepare new additions to my set and try different things, but all my sets are live and about catching the momentum.”
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**Releasing music under some of the most well-renowned record labels, including HARTHOUSE, what impact has this had on you as an artist and a dance music enthusiast?**
“Releasing with labels like Harthouse has been a dream come true, and I am very happy to have made that dream a reality. But it is not the end of the road.”
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**With 2025 slowly coming to an end, could you provide us with any hints on what the future holds for Plasmatique, especially in terms of new music, upcoming collaborations, and live performances?**
“As 2025 was a bit quieter for Plasmatique, 2026 will be more action-filled. I have a lot of music coming up—beautiful tracks with some vocalists I have been working with—and I am planning to play more live shows.”
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Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Plasmatique as she continues to push the boundaries of electronic dance music.
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