In an era defined by superficiality, DJ Maestro — a.k.a. Martijn Barkhuis — proves once again why true craftsmanship is timeless. His new DJ-mixed album Deep Trip 2 takes the listener on a late-night journey through the deepest corners of house, jazz, and soul. To do again what he does best: bringing forgotten jazz releases back into the spotlight of the dance floor. Deep Trip 2 is set for release on Black Hole Recordings May, 29th 2026. Everyone Is a DJ. But Not Everyone Can spin An evening behind the decks has become the favorite side gig of every B-list actor. Dating profiles are full of photos of men and women with a pair of headphones wedged between ear and shoulder. And what the Chanel bag is for women, the headphone is for the wannabe DJ: the ultimate status symbol. But being a DJ is not a matter of downloading a few tracks and looking irresistible behind a DJ set. Spinning records is a craft — whether old-school vinyl or digital. And to practice your craft well, you need talent and a solid education. Just as you can see whether a visual artist has a classical background, and just as you can taste in which starred restaurant a chef was trained, you can hear in a DJ’s mix whether they truly understand music. Maestro: A Craftsman with Classical Roots Maestro (a.k.a. Martijn Barkhuis, Groningen, 1970) has that understanding. He grew up in a musical family, had a violin pressed into his hands at the age of seven, and spent his entire youth playing in youth orchestras.
