Januskopf

Januskopf is the stage name of Dutch DJ and producer Jan Waterman, who has been active in various dance music genres since 2004. Initially working with styles such as trance, electro house, and techno under aliases including Son Of A Pitch, Yanave, and Men At War, he later adopted the Januskopf name for projects centered on nostalgic and harder dance styles from the 1990s and 2000s. His focus lies primarily on early and happy hardcore music, aiming to evoke authentic old school emotions. Januskopf maintains an online presence offering insights into his musical endeavors and releases.

His musical output includes original tracks and remixes that cater to fans of energetic and relentless dance styles. Among his releases are EPs that feature compositions aligned with the early hardcore sound. Januskopf has appeared in live events such as Harmony Of Hardcore and Thunderdome, supporting acts including Lenny Dee, reflecting his activity in the hardcore and gabber scenes. His work has also seen official releases through labels like Wicked Records, emphasizing his engagement with the hardcore community while maintaining clarity between his various artistic identities.

At VinylFarm.EU, Januskopf is recognized through two vinyl sessions archived since 2026. These sessions highlight his contributions particularly within early hardcore, gabber, and broader hardcore styles featured in the Vinyl Sessions Archive. His selections and mixes provide listeners access to his interpretations of these genres, adding to the diversity of the archive and allowing an insight into his approach to hard dance styles during his activity in this period.