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Janet Azimuth | |
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 Janet Azimuth in New York, 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Oceanside, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Electronic, Drum and Bass, Gothstep, Halftime, Ambient |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ, Multimedia artist |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Labels | Rogue Dubs, Shoot Recordings, 19K, Bassism, Global Dance, Priapus |
| Website | janetazimuth.com |
Janet Azimuth is an American electronic music producer, DJ, and multimedia artist renowned for her contributions to the underground electronic scene. Her work spans genres such as gothstep, halftime drum and bass, ambient, trip hop, and experimental bass music, blending industrial intensity with emotive depth.
Early life and background
[edit]Azimuth was born in Oceanside, California. In 2001, she relocated to downtown San Diego, and later moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 2006.[1]
Azimuth identifies as neurodivergent and is open about her experiences with ADHD and borderline personality disorder (BPD). These elements inform her creative process and artistic expression.[2]
Career
[edit]Music production and DJing
[edit]Azimuth has been an active force in electronic music for over two decades, pushing the boundaries of genre and sound.[3] She has performed at major venues such as the Metro Theater in Chicago, the Midland Theater in Kansas City, and multiple stages at South by Southwest (SXSW).[4] Her DJ sets are internationally recognized, having shared stages with prominent figures in the electronic music community.
Under the alias FSTZ, she was nominated for Best DJ in Kansas City by *The Pitch Weekly* from 2009 to 2011.[4]
In April 2008, Azimuth organized "Kablammo," Kansas City's first major dubstep event, held at the Record Bar. The event featured performances by Claw, FSTZ, Pat Hopewell, Always420, and Superisk, marking a significant moment in the city's electronic music scene.[5]
Discography and labels
[edit]Azimuth has released music on labels such as Shoot Recordings, 19K, Bassism, Global Dance, and Priapus. She also runs her own imprint, Rogue Dubs, distributed through Virgin Music/InGrooves.[4]
Her notable projects include Chakra Science, Shamanga, Druthers and Drips, UltraNet, Trimangle, and FSTZ.[3]
In 2025, she released Forgotten Planet and Walk Alone, tracks noted for blending heavy industrial textures with emotive depth, drawing comparisons to the works of Trent Reznor and Amit.
Ambient works and podcast
[edit]Beyond club-oriented productions, Azimuth curates the podcast Ambient Sounds by Janet Azimuth, which features original ambient music for meditation, relaxation, and self-discovery.[6] The podcast reflects her versatility and interest in crafting immersive sonic experiences.
Personal life
[edit]Azimuth embraces alternative subcultures and self-identifies as an "AfroGoth" and a "Neurospicy Moon Witch," openly discussing her identity on social media.[2]
Selected discography
[edit]- Forgotten Planet / Walk Alone (2025) – Rogue Dubs
- Our World / Wanting More / Watching (2025) – Rogue Dubs
- Sorcerer (2024) – Single[7]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Janet Azimuth on Threads". Threads. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b "Janet Azimuth on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b "Janet Azimuth on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b c "Janet Azimuth Official Website". JanetAzimuth.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Park, Esther (April 3, 2008). "Claw and FSTZ introduce dubstep to Kansas City". The Pitch. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Ambient Sounds by Janet Azimuth". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Sorcerer by Janet Azimuth". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2025-06-06.