TheKoosy (NL)

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Erik Jan van Zanten, known professionally as TheKoosy, discovered electronic music and the art of DJ-ing in the late eighties and early nineties. Growing up during the rise of Detroit Techno, ACID House, Euro House, Hardcore, Tech House and Deep House, he developed a deep connection to the raw, energetic sound that would shape his musical identity. Techno has always been his greatest love, a passion that has driven his career for more than 35 years.

In the early nineties, TheKoosy performed under his first alias DJ EJ Ugel, playing vinyl-only sets filled with Techno and Dutch Hardcore. By the late nineties he adopted the name TheKoosy (pronounced TheKoasy), marking the start of a new artistic chapter. His defining moment came when he first heard the Roland TB‑303 in the late eighties, a sound he instantly fell in love with. Since then, ACID has been woven into the DNA of every set he plays. Whether subtle or dominant, a 303 or acid‑inspired sound is always present in his performances and productions.

For TheKoosy, a track needs filth, grit and dirtiness, without it, a track has no soul. His musical roots in ACID, Deep House, Hardcore and early Techno still echo through his modern productions and high‑energy sets. Within the Peak Time Techno genre, his heart lies with the harder, more powerful tracks: heavy kicks, driving basslines and BPMs up to 140. While Peak Time Techno is his core style, he frequently blends elements of Hard Techno and Trance, selecting tracks that lean toward Peak Time intensity even when performed at lower tempos.

Beyond his work as a DJ and producer, Erik Jan is the creator and founder of KRAFT Premium Pounding Techno, a fast-growing event concept in the Netherlands. Together with his wife Linda van Zanten, he organizes high‑energy noon and evening techno events designed especially for the dedicated 40+ techno community. KRAFT has become known for its industrial atmosphere, powerful line-ups, and a loyal audience that values quality, authenticity and musical intensity.

TheKoosy continues to expand his footprint in the Dutch techno scene. His sets packed with acid lines, rave energy and pounding techno are crafted to push dancefloors into a state of hypnotic, high‑voltage motion.