SVETTI on Mentorship, Breakbeat’s Rebirth and Finding Her Own Sound
- Undrtone Blog
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
SVETTI is moving fast. Between London, LA and Ibiza, the rising producer, drummer and DJ has built a life that mirrors her sound. Restless, rhythmic and emotionally charged.
Guided by the mentorship of Matthew Jonson, she was crowned Beatport’s ‘Talent of the Year’ in 2024. Since then, she has delivered mixes for The Lot Radio, The Steel Heard and Ibiza Global Radio, and is now preparing for a run of major releases and live shows that will define her next chapter.
Her schedule reads like a statement of intent. October brings a collaboration with Stanton Warriors on Rebel Bass Label, followed by ‘Guias Sonoras’ with Coldcut, and then a second collaboration with the legendary duo on Ninja Tune’s sub-label titled ‘Ahead Of Our Time’. A debut radio show with Stanton Warriors launches soon, alongside appearances at Ministry of Sound, ADE in Amsterdam and an Australian tour to close out the year.
For SVETTI, the cities she moves between fuel her creativity. “London is pure inspiration,” she says. “It keeps me plugged into the raw, cutting-edge energy of the rave scene. LA feels like home, my space to recharge and explore. Ibiza, meanwhile, is a meeting point where emerging and established artists connect in a relaxed atmosphere. I feel most alive when I’m constantly on the move.”
That movement feeds directly into her sound, a blend of intricate live drums, deep harmonies and emotional energy. “I always start with emotion,” she says. “If it touches my heart, I know it will move someone else. To make it hit on the dancefloor, I layer groovy broken rhythms that feel raw and alive. The trick is to be brutally honest with what’s inside you. People connect with honesty more than any clever producer’s trick.”
Breakbeat has become a central part of that journey. “Breakbeat is evolving in the most exciting way right now,” she explains. “With the rise of Bicep, Overmono, Sammy Virgi and Fred Again, it’s easier for this sound to reach bigger audiences. Every house producer seems to have a breakbeat edit now. There’s a new generation shaping a fresh wave, vibrant, raw, a bit futuristic. I see it becoming even more diverse and boundary pushing.”
Her upcoming radio show with Stanton Warriors aims to give that movement a proper home. “We realised there wasn’t really a space for broken beat on radio,” she says. “The mission is simple, push the sound forward while celebrating its roots. Listeners can expect raw energy, dirty low-end, and loads of unreleased material. Above all, we want it to carry that raw, rebellious spirit that made us fall in love with underground beats and bass in the first place.”
Mentorship has been key to her growth. She credits Matthew Jonson with reshaping her mindset after early success. “When I won the Beatport Talent of the Year and Pete Tong Academy Awards, he told me, ‘Svetti, go slow. Go home and make music for a year. Don’t chase gigs, focus on production. Once you start touring, you won’t have the time. Make as much experimental music as you can now, because the more popular you become, the harder it is to take creative risks. Think long term.’”
That advice hit hard. “I did exactly that,” she says. “I took time off, locked myself in the studio and built a big arsenal of music. Sharing it now feels like opening a long-awaited gift.”
SVETTI’s approach is rooted in patience, emotion and long-term vision, qualities that separate her from the noise of quick-turnover trends. “Focus on your unique sound first,” she advises. “Everything else will follow. Branding and socials are fun, but the music is what truly moves people. Real breakthroughs take years to develop, often invisible to anyone but yourself.”
That grounded mindset doesn’t stop her from dreaming big. “These days I’m focusing on my debut album and live show, with live vocals and visuals,” she reveals. “Beyond that, I want to launch a label that supports young talents and a party series that celebrates this new wave of breakbeat.”
And after standout sets at Junction 2 and Between The Bridges, she already knows her next favourite crowd. “Ministry of Sound with Stanton Warriors, hands down,” she laughs. “The London crowd can be hard to please, but when it clicks, their energy is wild. I’ll be back there this Halloween, 1 November, for the biggest, most chaotic breakbeat party of the year.”
SVETTI is not just shaping the next chapter of breakbeat. She is making sure it stays fearless, human and full of heart.
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