Headroom with Dan Curtin & Phonatic

Dan Curtin stands among a rare class of artists who didn’t just witness the evolution of electronic music — they helped shape it. Since the early 1990s, the US-born producer has been crafting a distinctive sound that moves effortlessly between techno, house, electro, and futuristic club music.
Rooted in the spirit of Detroit techno and the electronic innovations of the 1980s, Curtin’s productions blend machine precision with funk, soul, and deep musicality. His work balances raw groove and forward-thinking sound design, resulting in records that remain as relevant today as when they were first released.
From early releases on 33RPM and Buzz Records to influential records on Peacefrog, Strictly Rhythm, Soma, Klang Elektronik, and mobilee, his catalogue spans some of the most respected labels in underground electronic music. Through his own imprint, Metamorphic Recordings, he has also spent decades championing uncompromising and innovative sounds.
As a DJ, Curtin is equally revered, known for sets that seamlessly navigate deep, driving, and atmospheric territories while maintaining an unmistakable sense of flow and purpose.
We're delighted to welcome Dan Curtin to Headroom at Paloma — a true pioneer whose influence on techno and house continues to resonate across generations of artists and dancers alike.
As always, Headroom host Phonatic completes the bill. Deeply influenced by the same Detroit-born futurism and groove-centered approach that runs through Curtin’s catalogue, the connection goes far beyond genre labels — a shared love for timeless, soulful and forward-thinking dance music.