THAO

Thao is a DJ based in Vienna. Drawn to the genres that have emerged from the hardcore continuum, her sets have consistently paid tribute to UK music culture. Recently, Thao has embraced a more intentional approach to curating her sets, critically reflecting on whose music is amplified and celebrated in club spaces. This shift has guided her exploration toward bass-heavy and percussive-driven electronic music produced by artists from Southeast and East Asian heritage, including those from diasporic communities. Many of these artists weave traditional rhythms and cultural references into their music, creating spaces of resistance, memory, and belonging. These productions deeply resonate with Thao’s own identity, playing these tracks feels empowering, offering a way to connect with diasporic narratives, reclaim space, and amplify voices that are often underrepresented.

photo by Christian Azzouni