With Never Never Land, ADRIANNA refines her approach to peak-time techno, delivering a track built for both festival stages and darker, more intimate spaces. Driven by a steady bassline and looping vocal fragments, it finds a balance between hypnotic repetition and sharp, club-focused energy.
Rooted in classic rave influences but shaped with a forward-thinking edge, the track marks another step in ADRIANNA’s evolving sound. Released on Temple Music, it keeps things direct and functional—built for the floor, with just enough atmosphere to leave a lasting impression.
We caught up with ADRIANNA to talk about the track, her production process, and what’s next.
Never Never Land blends rave nostalgia with a futuristic edge—what specific influences or experiences shaped the sound and energy of this track?
Never Never Land was inspired by the energy of old-school raves. I wanted to capture that spirit but push it into a modern techno style. The synth and vocal are a nod to the past, but the structure and sound design make it feel modern. It’s that contrast that I love, nostalgia meeting the future.
You’ve described your style as a balance between the hypnotic and the heavy. How do you approach achieving that contrast in your production process?
Focusing on tension building and release, the hypnotic side comes from repetition and subtle variations. The heaviness comes from the impacts, the right kick, a deep bassline, or a moment where the energy shifts dramatically.
You’ve previously said that DJing can be a “beautiful, spiritual, humbling, and energising” experience. Could you elaborate on a specific moment when you felt this profound connection during a set?
I couldn’t narrow it down to one time. There have been so many when there was a synergy that happens and there is an unspoken exchange. Those moments remind me of why I love this so much and always feels like a full circle moment for me. My earliest events I went to were raves and they were a big deal. So, it’s an honour to be the person now curating music for these parties. My teenage self would be impressed.
You’ve discussed the importance of sound selection and the challenge of resisting the urge to add more layers in your productions. How do you determine when a track has reached its optimal form without overcomplicating it?
I step away. If I can listen back with fresh ears and still feel the impact of every element, I know it’s working. If something feels unnecessary or doesn’t serve the groove, it goes.
Reflecting on your journey, how has your background in dance influenced your approach to creating music that resonates on the dance floor?
Dancing teaches you to feel music physically, not just hear it. When I produce, I always think about movement—where the energy needs to push, when to create space, how a track will hit in a club setting. It also introduced me to different types of instruments and rhythmic patterns. That awareness shapes everything, from sound choice to arrangement to dynamics.
Techno has always been a genre that evolves in cycles, with underground movements influencing the mainstream and vice versa. From your perspective, where do you see the techno scene heading in the next few years? Are there any emerging trends or shifts that excite or concern you?
Music is always evolving, and there are so many different styles of Techno. Some going more in the trance direction, hard, melodic, some stripped-back sounds. I think with social media the techno scene has become more popular and what was once underground is more visible and accessible. I think listeners are more open and not so worried about sub-genre categories. My favourite DJ’s and Producers have been at it for decades and it’s exciting to watch many of them not be boxed in to one sub-genre.
The culture surrounding techno—its DIY ethos, its emphasis on community, and its connection to physical spaces like warehouses and clubs—has been shaped by decades of underground resistance. With increasing commercialisation, festival dominance, and the impact of social media, how do you think the scene can maintain its authenticity while still progressing?
Authenticity comes from the people who make and support the music. The underground is a mindset. While festivals and social media are important now, the core of techno still lives in intimate spaces. Those spaces in my eyes should be welcoming artists and collectives who prioritise music over hype. If those spaces exist, the culture will remain.
You’ve mentioned taking inspiration from your favourite techno producers to create tracks that embark on a journey without relying on vocals. Can you share which producers have significantly influenced your minimalist approach?
Artists like Sven Väth, Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens have been huge inspirations—they both have a way of building hypnotic energy through stripped-back production while keeping the intensity high.
You’ve highlighted the role of warehouse environments in shaping your music, emphasising their raw and unpretentious nature. How do you capture and translate that authentic warehouse energy into your studio productions?
Capturing the textures, the unpredictability, the feeling that anything can happen. I love using distortion, and subtle sounds that give an unpolished feel. Room reverb and carefully placed delays help create spatial depth. Creating an energy that isn’t too clean or overly controlled, it’s full of movement.
What’s your workflow like in the studio? Do you start with a groove, a bassline, or do you build around a particular sonic idea?
It changes, but most often, I start with the groove—kick, bass, percussion. Once that foundation feels right, I’ll build everything else around it. Sometimes it’s a synth or vocal that sparks an idea, but it always comes back to the rhythm.
With Never Never Land now out in the world, what’s next for you? More releases, touring, or something unexpected?
More music, more clubs and festivals in the UK and abroad, and definitely some unexpected things. I’ve got new releases, remixes and collaborations in the works on Temple as well as other labels I love. 2025 is looking incredible!
