Hannah mit Hut.
Connected by the energy.
Hannah mit Hut on her first track, Spectrum and building her first live set.
Hannah mit Hut
A set doesn’t have to respect genre boundaries for Hannah mit Hut. What matters is the energy a track brings and what happens between people. In her answers, she talks about experimenting, the support behind her first track and Spectrum as a space for FLINTA people and new voices. Her own rhythm is changing too: Spectrum continues as a platform for recordings, while Hannah is building her first live set.
Hannah mit Hut is an Austrian DJ. She answered our five questions on 2 November 2026 and clarified the term “live set” on 3 November.
No fixed genre boundaries
You played instruments and studied music before you started DJing. Is there anything from that time that now comes naturally in your sets, perhaps in the way you listen, approach rhythm or build a set?
Yesss, exactly, I went to a secondary school specialising in music. Those were definitely my best four years at school, and it helped me a lot with understanding music when DJing and producing. One thing that still hasn’t changed, and definitely shapes my sets, is that I don’t stick to fixed genres. I just throw everything together in a colourful mix, depending on my mood. I listen to so much different music, and I don’t think I’m the only one. So why not? There’s always something for everyone, and often some unexpected surprises too, hahaha.
A first track of her own
You recently shared your first track of your own and thanked Phat Otiz and Pinklotion. At what point did experimenting turn into something that made you think: this really is my track now?
Absolutely. Without those two, it wouldn’t have happened so quickly. Phat Otiz is a really good friend of mine, and he always took so much time for it. We always had hilarious sessions; we’re definitely both a similar kind of crazy, haha.
But yes, it still hasn’t quite sunk in. Somehow it always seemed so far away, and of course it isn’t the ultimate masterpiece. I mean, that’s not even what I’m aiming for. But having a finished track of my own now is such a great feeling. I’m really proud of myself, and of course grateful for the help from both of them, and plenty of other people too.
We all love music; that should bring us together.
Spectrum takes a new shape
With Spectrum, you are also on the other side of the club night. What did you want to shape yourself at those nights, and was there a small moment when you realised the idea was connecting with the guests?
Spectrum was another huge dream I made happen. My own event that ISN’T run by a cis dude, haha. Oh, I’m telling you, the world really needs more visibility for FLINTA people in the scene. You can really see it in the way people give opportunities to their mates.
With Spectrum, I just wanted to throw a party exactly as I’d wished it would be. F*ck genres, a safer space for FLINTA people, and supporting newcomers. For me, there isn’t one “real” genre. I mean, we all love music; that should bring us together.
Spectrum no longer exists in that form as a nightclub event, though. It’s now a streaming platform for recordings on YouTube.
Following the energy
Your sets bring together tekno, hard techno and psytrance, among other sounds. When you change musical direction, what does the next track need for it to feel right? Feel free to describe a particular transition.
Hmm, that’s actually exactly what I love about DJing. There’s always the question of whether it will work in practice the way I imagine it. Often it surprises me too, haha. I can’t think of a particular example right now. Basically, I just pay attention to the track’s energy in relation to the energy I have in the set at that moment, or want to create.
Sometimes they match perfectly because they’re similar, and sometimes because they complement each other really well, with vocals, for example. All I can say is: just try things out and see what happens.
Learning together, building something new
Around RITUAL 404, DECIBELLES, IGNIX and individual artists bring different people together. What helps you keep those connections going beyond the night itself? Is there anything you would like to try with others at the moment?
Oh, funny, that picks up exactly on what I said earlier about Spectrum. What connects us most is definitely music. That’s already a great conversation starter. And because it’s a big hyperfocus of mine, I can talk about it for hours, exchange ideas and learn from others. I don’t think there’s anything better than people sharing a passion and benefiting from each other. My favourite thing is when you also meet up outside those nights and share tips and tricks.
I’ve just played my last DJ gig for the time being. For health reasons, I’ve decided to stop playing in clubs in the middle of the night for now. That was really hard for me, but there are simply other priorities at the moment. It doesn’t mean I’m stopping altogether, though. I’m building my first live set at the moment, and we’ll see what the future brings. I’d still be happy to play at daytime raves and outdoor parties.
Hannah mit Hut
Interview by email · Editorial and image art direction: SCENE:ID. Jana Lengyelova · Tim König