Boiler Room have been introducing us to our favourite DJs since 2010, hosting such artists as Fred Again, Skepta, and SBTRKT. Here are the best Boiler Room sets from our favourite female DJs on the scene rn that will be ideal for pre drinks, house parties, and to keep you energised whilst you’re working. Whether you’re into techno, house, DnB or jungle we’ve got the mixes for you.
Taylah Elaine
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We first heard about Taylah Elaine when her ‘Feel Good x DNA mix’ gained traction on TikTok. Now we can’t stop listening to her tasteful mixes – and looking at the half a million views her most recent Boiler Room set has received in less than a week, you EDM heads can’t either. The hip-hop-loving DJ from London first took the deck in 2017 and since then has DJed across the world in Paris, Amsterdam, Malta, Helsinki, and LA and has featured on stations such as Rinse FM and NTS. Expect to hear the likes of Nelly, TLC, Steve Lacy, and Missy Elliot if you are lucky enough to catch one of Taylah’s hip-moving sets. Not only are we adoring her sounds, but Taylah’s style is also super fresh. She always looks glowy in everything she wears – our favourites are the velvety ruffled crimson catsuit from Daily Paper styled with adorable y2k-inspired buns and the funky anime print two-piece set that she wore in her most recent Boiler Room set.
PinkPantheress
Though technically London-based singer, songwriter, and record producer PinkPantheress is not a DJ we just have to include her Boiler Room set on our list. The honey-voiced ‘Pain’ singer played the final hour of IFFY FM in London back in December and in a match made in heaven teamed up with girl group FLO to give an unmissable performance featuring all our favourite songs from both artists. The much-loved alt-pop artist became an internet sensation when her songs ‘Pain’ and ‘Break It Off’ blew up on TikTok. She’s had further success with the short but sweet ‘Boy’s a Liar’ from her most recent EP Take Me Home. PinkPantheress always manages to look sexy yet low effort with her laidback style often seen in form-fitting neutrals. In her Boiler Room performance, she was giving ethereal goddess in a slinky white two-piece made up of a dreamy maxi skirt and destressed top that made PinkPantheress shine in the pink light. Like the diva she is, we were graced with a costume change when she remerged in a short black crocheted one piece complete with a low-hanging silver belt after FLO’s performance.
Nia Archives
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Back in October, Nia Archives created an absolute vibe with her jungle sounds in her Boiler Room set in London. The record producer, DJ, singer, and songwriter from Leeds brought crazy energy to the room with her mix of old-school tunes to create the perfect infusion of 90s and contemporary sound. With her sets making everyone want to rave all night long it’s not hard to see why she’s been heralded as one of this generation’s leading Jungle artists and nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star this year. Nia only rocks the waviest of garms from Stone Island bombers to C.P. company jackets. We adore the Burberry print shirt she wore when DJing at Boiler Room. She is drawn to checked prints and looks incredible in the tartan suit she wore in her music video for her track ‘So Tell Me’.
VTSS
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Polish artist VTSS took Amsterdam by storm when she performed at Boiler Room x Dekmantel Festival in September. Fast-paced high-energy electronic beats that keep the party alive are a staple of VTSS’s sets – if you like high-pitched industrial techno, she’s your gal. VTSS, whose real name is Martyna Maja, has also released several electroclash EPs that will have you vogueing until dawn. With fans in Shygirl and Caroline Polachek, we know you’ll eat her up too. VTTS’ style mixes Warsaw rave culture with pop diva fits creating a high fashion sleek vibe. Her platinum blonde locks and bleached eyebrows elevate all her fits, but we particularly love her nude corset and skirt combo and the mesh-panelled Mugler dress on her Instagram.
Lúcia Lu
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Berlin native Lúcia Luciano has the mixes that will transport its listener to another dimension. Her unique wavy sound that she displayed during her Boiler Room set in her home city Berlin back in December had techno fans going gaga. If you need more of Lúcia Luciano’s contagiously danceable music, you need to watch her mix on HÖR Berlin’s YouTube channel, which has over 1M views. Frequently seen sporting deconstructed tie-up tops with low-waisted jeans or a cute, patterned set, Lúcia Luciano knows how to dress to impress.
Jyoty
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It’s an oldie but goldie. Three years ago, Jyoty made her Boiler Room debut having previously worked the door. The crowd was going feral for the London-based, Berlin-born DJ and the was internet dying for it – the set now has over 2M views on YouTube. Always beaming when she’s DJing, her good vibes are infectious and the crowd laps it up happily. From doorwoman to the world – Jyoty Sigh has mixed in clubs in London, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Lisbon, and New York and is a host for the renowned Rinse Fm home of the best urban music. With every set she plays a celebration and featuring mixes of artists such as Saweetie, ShyFX, and Iamsi, you’ll want to play her Boiler Room set or HÖR set from last year before the club. Jyoty’s wardrobe is full of colourful and exciting pieces like the AGR leaf patterned suit pants and the Roberto Cavalli leopard print maxi dress.
Words By: Molly Sutherland
