Shay De Castro is one of the most thrilling techno talents emerging from the United States, known for her high-energy, peak-time sound that merges relentless intensity with melodic depth. With releases on some of the most respected techno labels—including Factory 93, Kraftek, Respekt, and mau5trap—and support from Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer, ANNA, and Alan Fitzpatrick, she is carving out her own lane in modern techno with a fierce commitment to artistic authenticity.
Shay’s latest work, “Unclose Me” (out on Kraftek), is a collaboration with the iconic Pleasurekraft. It marks another step forward in her evolution as a bold, genre-defining storyteller in techno.
Her breakthrough moment came with the release of “Memento” on Factory 93, which soared to #18 on the Beatport Techno charts and was featured on the label’s Best of 2023 compilation, placing her alongside artists like Space 92 and Nicole Moudaber. She’s also earned support slots for Eli Brown’s U.S. tour, and her dynamic performances have lit up stages at Amsterdam Dance Event, Beyond Wonderland, and top clubs across Europe, the Americas, and the U.S., including Exchange LA, Superior Ingredients NYC, and Tanzhaus West.
Driven by both passion and precision, Shay De Castro is more than a DJ and producer—she’s a poetic architect of tension, introspection, and rave catharsis. With a growing global fanbase and a series of high-impact releases on the horizon, Shay is poised to become one of the defining artists of techno’s next wave.