Polish born, German based DJ and producer Juliet Sikora has become a dominant force in the realm of deep and tech house. Co-founding Kittball Records with Tube & Berger, she has released records from Dennis Cruz, Kolombo, Andhim, Lexer and more, as well as putting out her original tunes with Relief, FFRR, Suara and Mother.
This months 40 Questions puts Juliet in close watch as she talks about her experiences as a DJ, what records make her tick and more, read on!
01. Where are you right now and what are you doing?
Right now I’m in Miami.
02. What year were you born?
Secret.
03. What’s the coolest thing in your house?
My vinyl records and vinyl toys.
04. Worst experience as a DJ?
Someone stole my USB sticks BEFORE my set.
05. Best experience as a DJ?
Is always the amount of cool people while traveling the world.
06. Favourite record label?
Kittball Records of course!
07. House or Techno?
Both.
08. First record you ever paid for?
Mouse on Mars – Spaceballs.
09. Studio or DJ booth?
DJ booth.
10. Your dream collaboration?
Black Madonna or Green Velvet are at the top of my wish list.
11. Tell us something we shouldn’t know about you?
I cry when I watch animal documentaries or animated films (100% softy).
12. Cats or dogs?
I have two cats but I like both, unfortunately there’s no time for a dog.
13. Ever smoked?
Yes.
14. Ever done drugs?
Yes.
15. Ever stole?
I’m the number one lighter thief!
16. Busy city, or quiet beach?
Quiet beach.
17. One act who’s inspired you your whole career?
Larry Levan.
18. If you weren’t in the music industry, what would you be doing?
Maybe I would study architecture?
19. Worst job you’ve ever had?
Working in a clothing store when I was a teenager.
20. Favourite record right now?
21. Favourite record of all time?
22. One thing you couldn’t live without?
My husband and ice cream.
23. Favourite food?
Right now, Peruvian & Mexican.
24. Movies or books?
Movie: Human Traffic. Book: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
25. Vinyl or CDJs?
Vinyl: The Pharcyde – Labcabincalifornia.
26. Favourite country to travel to?
South Africa.
27. Favourite club you’ve played at?
Club Deep, Makarska.
28. Favourite festival you’ve played at?
GZG Amsterdam.
29. Craziest story of being on the road?
Someone shit on the dance floor once.
30. Weirdest request as a DJ?
The asked me to play speed metal.
31. Coke or Pepsi?
Coke.
32. If you had one super power what would it be?
Clean up nature with one snap of my fingers!
33. Late sleeper or early riser?
Late sleeper.
34. Favourite fruit?
Mango.
35. Strangest video you’ve watched on YouTube?
36. Shower or bath?
Bath.
37. The top thing on your bucket list?
Swim with pigs in the Bahamas.
38. PlayStation or Xbox?
Not into it.
39. Do you have any pets?
Two cats and a husband.
40. Anything to add?
Not really. Love you guys and thanks for the invitation!
Juliet Sikora and Return Of The Jaded’s What Did I Tell Ya EP is out now on Relief Records, grab it here.
