Based in the heart of Berlin’s underground, DJ EATS (Emily Ashton Tomlinson-Smith) emerged from the city’s ever-evolving electronic scene in the mid-2010s. Fusing elements of house, techno, and experimental electronica, EATS quickly garnered attention for her adventurous selections and seamless, genre-defying sets. Her signature style—characterized by tightly woven percussion, gritty basslines, and an uncanny ear for melodic surprise—reflects influences ranging from classic Detroit techno to U.

K. bass and avant-garde pop. EATS cut her teeth spinning at renegade parties and late-night radio shows before landing residencies at several Berlin institutions, including ://about blank and Griessmuehle, where her marathon sets became local legend.

Her monthly “Devour Sessions” radio show on Refuge Worldwide has drawn an international following, showcasing guest mixes from boundary-pushing producers and live electronic acts. Since 2021, EATS has played festivals such as Melt!, Primavera Sound, and Dekmantel, delivering immersive journeys that oscillate between the deeply cerebral and the irresistibly danceable.

She has shared the booth with icons like HAAi, Call Super, and Helena Hauff, and has released original productions and remixes on respected imprints Tresor and DJ-Kicks. Offstage, EATS is a mentor and advocate for inclusivity in the music industry, co-founding the Berlin Sonic Initiative—a collective supporting marginalized and emerging artists across Europe. Drawing from a background in sound engineering and classical piano, EATS crafts sets and productions that are both technically masterful and emotionally resonant, building a reputation as one of Germany’s most innovative and compelling new voices in dance music.