Ivan Smagghe is a highly regarded French DJ, producer, and remixer whose eclectic taste and innovative sound have made him a central figure in the international electronic music scene. Born and raised in Paris, Smagghe rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s through his work at the influential record shop Rough Trade and his residency at the legendary club Pulp. Renowned for his genre-defying sets, Smagghe has been celebrated for blending everything from techno and electro to leftfield disco and new wave, always challenging audiences with his distinctive musical narrative.

As one half of the duo Black Strobe, he helped pioneer the fusion of rock and electronic music, garnering critical acclaim for tracks that bridged hard-edged indie with the pulse of the dancefloor. Smagghe’s impressive discography is matched by his skills as a curator, evident in his highly respected compilations, remixes, and the label Les Disques de la Mort, which he founded to champion adventurous artists and cutting-edge sounds. With a career spanning over two decades, Ivan Smagghe remains an influential tastemaker, revered for his restless creativity, uncompromising aesthetic, and deep commitment to expanding the boundaries of contemporary electronic music.