Artists
The Checkup joins PLAYNOW
Soulful house between Berlin and Valencia, founder of Heattraxx and supported by Kerri Chandler, Honey Dijon and Laurent Garnier.
PLAYNOW announces that The Checkup joins its main roster. A DJ and producer based between Berlin and Valencia, he is known for energetic, soulful house that blends the classics with the new, and for warm, positive sets with a storytelling feel. He is also the founder of Heattraxx, a label that turns ten in 2026.
Ibiza, Barcelona and elrow
In Ibiza he has played Kaoz Theory, Kerri Chandler’s residency at Chinois, and appeared several times at Hï Ibiza and UNVRS, including a set for Joseph Capriati; he recently made his debut at Pikes. In Barcelona he holds a residency at Jackies at La Terrrazza, and across 2025 and 2026 he has been part of the elrow rotation in Barcelona, Ibiza and Valencia.
From Berlin to South America
Berlin remains his home base, where he plays Sisyphos, Watergate, Katerblau, Wilde Renate, Heideglühen and Oxi. He is a regular in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Tbilisi, and in recent years he has toured South America several times, with dates in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica.
Support, releases and Heattraxx
His music has been supported by Kerri Chandler, Honey Dijon, Laurent Garnier, Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, Radio Slave, DJ Sneak and Riva Starr, among others, and has been played at Panorama Bar, Amnesia and The Warehouse Project. He has released on Kaoz Theory, Madhouse, Nervous Records, Toy Tonics, Snatch! and Moxy Musik. Through Heattraxx he has released music by Radio Slave, Riva Starr, Jerome Sydenham and Robert Owens, and taken the label’s showcases to Watergate (Berlin), D-Edge (Rio de Janeiro), Hï Ibiza and UNVRS.
What he brings to the roster
The Checkup adds to the roster an international profile in house music, with his own label and experience on Ibiza’s main stages:
- Leading clubs, with energetic, soulful house that connects with the dancefloor.
- Label nights and showcases, with the Heattraxx format.
- Private and brand events, with warm, positive sets.
How to book him
The Checkup is booked through PLAYNOW. Send us the date, city, type of event, expected capacity and set times, and we will reply with availability, fee and technical requirements. His biography, press kit and links are on The Checkup's profile, and you can reach us through the contact page or at booking@playnowagency.com.
FAQ
What style does The Checkup play?
Energetic, soulful house that blends the classics with the new.
Where has he played?
Hï Ibiza, UNVRS, Pikes, Kaoz Theory at Chinois, elrow, Watergate, Sisyphos and tours across South America, among others.
How do I request a date?
Write to us with the date, city, type of event, capacity, set times and venue equipment. We will send availability and a firm written proposal.
