Enfnts Terribles

Credits header image: Prada full look. Pandora ring and earrings. 

How would you describe your sound?

It’s the one question I never fully can answer—because the moment we define it, we limit it. My sets are fluid, intuitive, shaped by the moment. There’s always a mix of house, acid, and percussion running through, bringing subtle movement and energy. But all in all, it seems like an unknown journey…

Your artist name, ‘Adasi,’ isn’t your real last name. What’s the story behind it?

So basically, I wasn’t sure what to pick for an artist name, so I googled ‘Sedef’ and found ‘Sedef Adası,’ a charming island in Istanbul. Felt like a simple, natural way to keep my roots close.

You started playing at weddings and small parties in Augsburg, and now you’re a resident at Berghain’s Panorama Bar. What did that transition mean to you?

The transition from playing weddings and small parties in Bavaria to becoming a resident at Panorama Bar has been incredible and surreal. Coming from Augsburg, I never thought of DJing as something that could lead to a long-term career. I wasn’t chasing a spotlight. I was following something I’ve always needed: Music. There was no plan, but somehow my passion, which always felt so personal and instinctive, brought me to stages I never imagined — and eventually to a residency at Panorama Bar. It feels like: it is all a dream.

You’ve mentioned learning your craft in a basement club without any equipment at home. How did that DIY beginning shape you as an artist?

My journey began long before DJing. I was curating music and making sets as a kid, just following my love for sound. Starting without resources pushed me to think outside the box and find unique ways to create and share music. Having no equipment made me resourceful. I had to find new ways to practice and express myself. Every skill had to be earned slowly, which built my patience and discipline as an artist. Without access to gear, I spent more time exploring different genres and sounds, which broadened my musical taste and curiosity.  Then I got the opportunity to access a club where I could teach myself, and I ended up not only learning the technical side of things, but also the importance of being part of a community.

Has nightlife given you a chosen family—people who’ve stayed with you, inspired you, or played a key role in your journey?

Growing up in a small town, I didn’t have a traditional ‘chosen family’ in nightlife. There wasn’t really a scene or a community to lean on. I did most of it on my own. My early inspirations were books, music, films, and the distant world they hinted at. When everything around you feels small or limited, your imagination becomes your escape and your driving force.

Now, of course, things are different. Along the way, I’ve met incredible people—artists, dancers, club owners, and fellow outsiders—who’ve become part of my journey. The people who know me, who’ve seen me grow, who ground me—they’re the ones I trust the most. In an industry that moves fast and can be overwhelming, having that kind of support, even just a few solid people, makes all the difference.

You proudly embrace your Turkish roots. Has navigating the club scene ever clashed with cultural expectations or taboos?

Well, navigating the expectations of my Turkish background alongside the club scene was challenging. These worlds didn’t always align, and merging them required patience and resilience. HAMAM became my playground. It’s a space where I felt free to express myself fully, to do things my own way, and to be who I truly am. I hadn’t experienced a party that gave me that same sense of home or belonging before. So, creating HAMAM Nights was about building that feeling from the ground up.

How would you describe your fashion identity?

I’m naturally drawn to silhouettes that feel empowered—clean lines, strong shapes, pieces that command quiet attention. But I always make space for a kind of understated sensuality—less about exposure, more about presence. That contrast reflects how I carry myself.

Which designers or fashion creatives are you currently obsessed with?

Surprise surprise, love a Dilara, love a Dion Lee, a lil Ann Demeulemeester. 

Which track never fails, no matter where you play? And which song is your current obsession?

Whitney Houston’s ‘I’m Every Woman’ and Erika de Casier’s ‘Delusional’ never miss. Lately, though, I’ve been obsessed with ‘Make It Look Sexy’ by Stunny Sandy.