Meet Milica, The Disruptive Electronic DJ Ushering in the New Ibiza Sound
In the new era of DJing, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more daring and innovative presence than the burgeoning mononymous mixmaster, DJ Milica, who has been dominating the UK and Southern European club scene with a unique combination of novitiate style and finesse. With an innate ability to bridge continents through her pulsating sets and infectious energy, DJ Milica has garnered a kind of attention and acclaim which have extended far beyond the confines of geographical boundaries, propelling her forward to become a standard must-have artist amongst industry-established stars such as Nic Fanciulli and the Martinez Brothers. From her distinct house sound to her deep-rooted connection to the Ibiza club scene, it’s evident that DJ Milica is here to stay.
Between being a globetrotting DJ, producer, and mom, it’s hard to believe that Milica Mazzoncini has taken a full breath in the last four years. More commonly known as the mononymous moniker ‘DJ Milica,’ Mazzoncini initially entered the music industry nearly 15 years ago as a writer and producer, but found herself gravitating toward Europe’s booming DJ landscape while residing in Tulum, Mexico with her daughter and partner during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a now-multi hyphenate mainstay of electronic music, the DJ has found her recent years of success to be somewhat of a whirlwind. “Even places that refused to book DJs before the pandemic are now starting to host in-house entertainment,” Mazzoncini said. “Whether it’s restaurants, lounges, or hotels, opportunities for DJs like me have absolutely skyrocketed throughout the past year and a half. This lifestyle is definitely not for the faint of heart.”
For Milica, the idyllic shores of Ibiza have proven to be the perfect backdrop for the launch of her emerging career as a DJ, allowing her to rub shoulders with the likes of German producer and label owner Matthias Tanzmann, as well as the iconic American house music duo, The Martinez Brothers, who have similarly managed to carve out their careers on the Mediterranean outpost. Alongside the Martinez Brothers, Mazzoncini also credits her long-time friend, British DJ and label owner, Nic Fanciulli.
“I feel so lucky to have had so many talented people help me to hone my craft,” Mazzoncini said. “Between Ibiza, Miami, and New York, I’ve encountered some of the best people and crowds by being my authentic self and sharing my passion for electronic music. Watching people jump up and down to my songs and live mixes means everything to me.”
Whether traveling stateside or working on the other side of the globe, DJ Milica has encountered her fair share of challenges within her newfound career, but has nevertheless managed to find purpose in the hurdles.
“Even within the past few years, there has been a massive transformation within the DJ scene in regard to women professionally deejaying at clubs. It’s not only the music itself — our presence has been missing at the forefront of electronic music for too long, and I think it really needed a flux of strong women coming in and contributing their talents to the scene to create this change. It’s an honor getting to work alongside them and witness this in real time.”
Citing London’s infamous E1 nightclub and Ibiza’s Destino as being amongst her favorite live performance venues, Mazzoncini is now looking forward to conquering the globe with her newest mixes, this time under the latest facet of her career as a producer. Her two most recent productions, Somebody At Space and Bad Room, both come from her forthcoming EP, and have already been played in sets by renowned Italian DJ Marco Carola and the UK’s Nic Fanciulli.
When asked what motivates her to keep pursuing an often demanding career path, Milicia’s answer is simple: sheer passion. “Above all, I would advise new DJs to be almost doggedly persistent in their pursuit of opportunities. Patience is your friend, but your passion for the music will continue to carry you when the ‘trendiness’ of DJing wears off, and it’s time to get down to work. Always be ready to jump into the booth, because your next biggest success could be just around the corner, I promise.”
Save the date for DJ Milica’s upcoming set at Sasson’s all-night Lío Ibiza Bâzâr on Thursday, August 31st.
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