Electronic · NL

MOTi

High-octane Dutch house with massive synth leads and festival-sized drops. Polished, energetic electronic music designed to keep the room moving until sunrise.

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MOTi delivers the quintessential sound of the modern festival mainstage. His music is defined by a relentless forward momentum, characterized by thick, sawtooth synth leads and heavy, sidechained basslines that demand physical movement. It is high-definition electronic music where every kick drum is engineered for maximum impact and every build-up is a masterclass in tension and release.

What sets him apart is his ability to bridge the gap between aggressive electro house and melodic accessibility. While many of his peers lean into pure noise, MOTi maintains a sense of groove and pop-sensibility, often utilizing clever vocal chops and bright, shimmering textures that cut through the mix. His collaborations with heavyweights like Tiësto and Martin Garrix showcase a versatility that ranges from dark club weapons to radio-ready anthems.

Start with 'Virus (How About Now)' for a definitive look at his peak-era festival sound, or dive into 'Club Zero Cool' to hear his more recent, refined take on house music. It is the perfect soundtrack for when you need to turn a quiet room into a high-energy event.

Timotheus "Timo" Romme (born 23 March 1987), better known by his stage name Moti (stylized as MOTi), is a Dutch electro house DJ and music producer from Amsterdam. MOTi's first release was "Circuits" in 2012, which was published on Afrojack's Wall Recordings. By the end 2012, MOTi had been commissioned for official remixes of Flo Rida, Tiësto and Far East Movement. MOTi frequently releases singles on Spinnin Records and Tiësto's Musical Freedom label; he has collaborated with artists such as Tiësto, Major Lazer and Dzeko & Torres. His 2014 collaboration with Martin Garrix, "Virus (How About Now)", reached No. 27 on the Dutch Single Top 100. Frequently on tour, MOTi has performed at major festivals such as the Amsterdam Dance Event, Creamfields UK, Nocturnal Wonderland and Tomorrowland.
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