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Not a Geisha is the alias of producer and DJ Max, an artist known for his versatile and deeply textured approach to electronic music. Rooted in the classic sounds of UK garage and house, his productions span a wide spectrum: from skippy, soulful 2-step to dark, bass-heavy club tracks and high energy trance-infused techno. Since officially launching his artist project, Max has released over ten tracks that showcase both a love for the 90s, underground UK traditions and a hunger to explore new rhythmic territory.

As a DJ, Not a Geisha is equally at home warming up a room with subtlety and precision or commanding a headline slot with a dynamic, high-impact set. His ability to read a crowd, shift moods with ease, and blend genres has earned him spots at some unique venues. His selections strike a careful balance: punchy and melodic, with enough nuance, space, and unexpected moments to keep listeners locked in.

Max lives and breathes music, constantly digging for fresh sounds and drawing inspiration from artists like Interplanetary Criminal, Oppidan, Notion, Kaisui, Bulleth Tooth, MPH, Frits Wentink, etc. With an ear tuned to the underground and a deep passion for the culture, Not a Geisha is carving out a sound that’s both forward-thinking and rooted in the 90s.