Vetor Interviews: Amphia

Moving between Berlin and London, the DJ and multidisciplinary artist reflects on migration, trans identity and the power of club culture as a space of community and transformation.

Interview by Guilherme Higashizima

Photography by Aleksa Savanović

Operating between two of Europe’s most influential electronic music capitals, Amphia has been shaping a distinctive sonic language rooted in hypnotic techno, percussive intensity and immersive atmospheres. But beyond sound, their work is deeply connected to questions of identity, migration and the collective power of the dancefloor.

Having discovered their trans non-binary identity while living in London, Amphia speaks openly about the role of queer communities, the emotional impact of migration, and the ways club culture can still function as a space of resistance and care. In this conversation with Vetor Magazine, they reflect on formative memories, artistic influences, and the communities that continue to shape their path.

Photography by Aleksa Savanović

You move between Berlin and London. How do these two cities shape not only your sound, but your sense of identity and belonging?

I moved to London when I was 22, and it was the city where I really grew — not only as an artist, but as a person. I arrived with a strong desire to experiment and explore how I wanted to express myself. Through conversations and connections with people I deeply identified with, I came to understand that I’m a trans non-binary person. London gave me the freedom to explore my identity, largely thanks to a community that embraced me from the very first moment I arrived.

It was also the place where I learned that it was possible to live as an artist. That wasn’t easy for me to believe at first — I grew up being told I would never amount to anything, and that created a lot of insecurity. It’s been a long process, but through the experiences I lived there, and thanks to being surrounded by incredible people who believed in me, I slowly gained confidence. In my hardest moments, that support gave me the strength to keep going and not let my insecurities sabotage me.

At the same time, that growth came with a strong sense of self-pressure. I was constantly trying to do things “right,” which sometimes stopped me from fully enjoying the moment. London is a very fast-paced, capitalist city, and there’s a constant feeling that you need to make it. I think that pressure shaped both my mindset and my sound.

After spending a year moving between London and Berlin, I’ve now settled in Berlin, and it feels much calmer and more liberating. I don’t feel that same pressure here — I allow myself to let go more, to be present, and to enjoy things as they come. That shift is reflected not only in how I express myself, but also in how I play and exist in the booth. I’m really excited to see what Berlin will bring into my music and my life.

Photography by Aleksa Savanović

Living and working between countries, how has migration shaped your artistic voice?

Living and working between countries has really shaped my artistic voice. Being based in deeply multicultural cities like London and Berlin has changed the way I think, not just the way I make music.

Being surrounded by people from many different backgrounds has allowed me to learn from a wide range of cultures, and that constant exposure has had a big impact on how I create. In London especially, it’s normal to share spaces with people from many countries — sometimes you’re in a room where everyone comes from a different place — and that everyday exchange of perspectives has been a huge learning experience for me.

When I return to Spain, I often notice how certain conversations can still feel racist or misogynistic, largely because of a lack of diversity. Experiencing different environments has made those contrasts more visible to me.

I always say that if you get even the smallest opportunity to move to another country, you should take it. Living elsewhere forces you to expand mentally and creatively, and that expansion is at the core of how I approach my work as an artist today.

Photography by Aleksa Savanović

In what ways can club culture still function as a space of resistance for trans and non-binary bodies?

I love this question. The club is often where many of us first start figuring ourselves out — a place where we can express who we are without being judged. For a lot of people, it’s also a way to escape reality, even if it’s just for a few hours.

Many trans people don’t have the privilege of being able to express themselves freely at home or with their families. I know people who change their clothes on the bus on the way to the club, or who stay out partying for days because they don’t want to go back home and have to pretend to be someone they’re not. That says a lot. The club becomes both an escape and, at the same time, the only place where they’re really allowed to exist as themselves.

That’s why education and care in club spaces matter so much. Making clubs safer for trans and non-binary bodies means being clear about what kind of space people are entering — not assuming gender, not tolerating any form of harassment, and actively communicating those values. When this is done properly, it doesn’t kill the vibe at all; it actually makes the experience better because people feel safer and more comfortable.

In London, places like Fold play an important role in this. Through their platform and ongoing work — including the educational content shared by Teecra on Fold’s Instagram — they actively raise awareness around trans issues and care within club culture. That kind of visibility really matters.

We’re also lucky to have initiatives like THXN, which happens on the first Monday of every month in London. It’s a space run by Safe Only where trans and non-binary people can access information, support, and open conversations. I think spaces like this are vital — they show how club culture can go beyond nightlife and become a real support system for our community.

Photography by Aleksa Savanović

Credits

Model: Amphia 

Photography: Aleksa Savanović

Styling/Design: Daniel Nedelya & Emma Roudine

MUAH: Mercedes Kordasch