Justyn Nell

Born in 2005 and native to Cape Town, Justyn Nell is an emerging artist with a distinct passion for the raw, hypnotic essence of loopy, 1990s-influenced techno. Justyn’s approach to music is rooted in a deep appreciation for the genre’s foundational sounds, which he seamlessly reinterprets with a contemporary edge. His DJ sets are immersive experiences, creating captivating atmospheres through blend-intensive techniques that showcase his technical skill on multiple CDJs.

Justyn has released music on respected labels around the world such as MORD’s sub-label Kazerne, Cape Town–based Knowledge Imprint, K S R by Kaiser, Token Records, Connwax, and FLOAT.

Justyn’s dedication and artistry at such a young age have earned him recognition and support from some of the most respected names in the global techno scene, including DVS1, Luke Slater, Rødhåd, Nihad Tule, James Ruskin, Kwartz, Pfirter, Setaoc Mass, Justine Perry, and Paula Koski, to name a few.

As of 2025, he has played at Tresor (Berlin), Institut fuer Zukunft (Leipzig), WAX2 (Bratislava), And Club (Johannesburg), and Astron (Athens), and is a regular DJ at Mødular. (Cape Town).