Guy Gerber has built a distinctive presence within the international electronic music scene, known for his ability to move between underground techno, long-form DJ sets, and concept-driven projects. His career reflects a consistent focus on sound, atmosphere, and artistic direction rather than trends, from early releases on Cocoon Recordings to the development of his own platforms.
By L’Officiel Monaco
With projects such as RUMORS, Gerber has shaped a format that extends beyond music, bringing together performance, setting, and a particular sense of flow that defines each event – from Ibiza residencies to global stages.
In recent years, his work has expanded further into the cultural space, with visual art exhibitions presented in New York and Los Angeles during Frieze Week, as well as appearances across key moments such as Paris Fashion Week and Art Week Mexico. This summer, he returns to Ibiza with his RUMORS residency at Cova Santa across 11 dates between May and August.
The release of his new Misirlou EP marks a new chapter in his sound, blending cinematic textures with electronic production, while continuing to reflect his instinctive and immersive approach to music. He will continue building on this direction with new singles throughout the spring and summer, leading into a full-length album later this year.
Over the years, Gerber has remained committed to creating experiences that unfold over time, guided by intuition and a strong sense of rhythm. In this exclusive interview for L’Officiel Monaco, he shares his perspective on creativity, daily routines, and the ideas that continue to shape his work.
1. Your work moves between underground techno, collaborations, and your own concepts like RUMORS. How do you decide what direction to follow at a given moment?
I don’t really make decisions in a strategic way. It’s more about following what feels right in the moment, where curiosity and emotion take me. Sometimes I go deeper into the underground, sometimes I open up to collaborations or focus on building something like RUMORS. It also depends on where I am mentally and creatively. Traveling, discovering new places, and reconnecting with familiar ones constantly reshapes how I see my music and its direction.
2. You are known for long, immersive DJ sets. What defines the structure of a set for you, and how do you build energy over time?
For me, a set is a journey, not a collection of tracks. It’s about storytelling, flow, and emotion. I like to create space at the beginning, let people settle into a mood, and then build energy gradually in waves rather than in a straight line. I don’t think in terms of peaks or drops, it’s more about connection and how each track leads naturally into the next. Playing my own music also helps, because I know exactly how it feels and where it can take the crowd.
3. RUMORS has developed into more than a label, it is also an event concept with a very specific atmosphere. What was your initial idea behind it, and how has it evolved?
RUMORS started as something very personal, almost like creating my own world. It was about intimacy, atmosphere, and freedom more than anything else. A space where people could escape, feel something deeper, something a bit mysterious and sensual. Over time it grew into a global concept, but I always try to protect that original feeling. It’s not about the scale, it’s about the emotion and the experience.
4. Your new Misirlou EP marks a new sonic direction for you. What inspired this shift, and what were you exploring creatively on this project?
With Misirlou, I wasn’t trying to shift direction on purpose. It came from curiosity and the desire to explore something unfamiliar. I started working with guitar textures and more cinematic elements, which opened a different emotional space. There’s something raw and imperfect in those sounds that really attracted me. It’s still electronic, but less about functional dance music and more about storytelling, tension, and feeling.
5. You’re returning to Ibiza this summer with your RUMORS residency at Cova Santa. What does Ibiza mean to you at this stage in your career, and what can people expect from this season?
Ibiza has always been a very personal place for me. It’s not just about the parties, it’s about the energy of the island and the people who come with an open mind. Coming back with RUMORS feels like returning home, but with a new perspective. Cova Santa is special because it allows things to breathe, it’s open and organic. This season will be about depth, atmosphere, and creating nights people truly feel, not just attend.
6. What does a standard working day look like for you?
There isn’t really a standard day, which is part of the challenge. When I’m not traveling, I like to start slow, with some quiet time to reset. Then I spend time in the studio, mostly experimenting rather than following a strict plan. Some days nothing happens, some days everything clicks. The rest of the day can be meetings, travel, or simply listening. A big part of my work is actually listening and staying open to inspiration.
7. You’ve collaborated across different sounds and creative disciplines. What do you look for in a collaboration, and how do you keep your artistic identity consistent?
For me, collaboration is about chemistry and trust. It has to feel natural, not something forced because it makes sense on paper. I look for people who share a certain curiosity and sensitivity. At the same time, staying true to myself is essential. Even when I collaborate, there’s always a common thread, my taste, my instincts, something that keeps it coherent.
8. After years of global performances and projects, what continues to motivate you creatively, and what are you currently exploring in your music?
What keeps me going is the unknown. The moment things feel predictable, I lose interest. I’m still driven by that feeling of discovering something new, especially in the studio when something unexpected happens. Right now, I’m exploring more emotional depth, making music that feels more human, less polished. I’m also interested in the connection between music, visuals, and spaces, creating experiences rather than just tracks.
9. What does success mean to you today?
Success used to feel more external, but today it’s much simpler. It’s about peace of mind. Feeling connected to what I create, being free, staying true to myself, and building real connections with people through music. Everything else is secondary.
10. What is your biggest passion outside of music?
I’m very inspired by art in general, especially photography, cinema, and visual experiences that tell a story without being too obvious. I’m interested in how images, spaces, and emotions interact. Recently I organized my own exhibition in LA, “Separate Ways”, and I plan to continue developing that side. Those experiences feed directly back into my music in a very natural way.