Johannes Astrup is a Danish DJ and producer, originally from Aarhus and now based in Copenhagen. He co-owns and runs the nightclub Den Anden Side, where he also handles booking and holds a residency, with a focus on inclusive queer club culture. His sound sits at the fast, groovy end of techno, layering dense percussion with hardgroove and salsa-inflected elements. He has released music on Mord Records, Drawner Records, PRX Records and Seaworld Records, and has played across Europe.
Johannes Astrup released the EP 'Extra Medium' on the Barcelona-based PRX Records on February 20, 2025 - a four-track release with hardgroove-inspired techno.
Johannes Astrup played b2b with Elias Gozal at the sold-out ESCAPISM event at Den Anden Side with Victoria (Måneskin) as headliner on May 31, 2025.
Johannes Astrup performed at the Seaworld event at Den Anden Side on August 23, 2025, including b2b with Anna Logic.
Johannes Astrup released the solo EP 'The Premium Service' on Drawner Records on November 2, 2023 - three tracks mastered by Tema Mastering.
A video-documented DJ performance from club Cube in Düsseldorf was released in February 2024.
Whipped #6 brings together Alarico, Johannes Astrup, Holtz and Shaan for a night at Den Anden Side in Copenhagen.
Electronic music night featuring Daria Kolosova, pai-lin, David Garset, Johannes Astrup and Emma Priis at Hangaren.
