From Goa Roots to Techno Royalty: Why Indira Paganotto’s ‘This Is ARTCORE’ is a Game Changer

If you’ve spent any time on a dance floor recently, you’ve likely felt the earthquake that is Indira Paganotto. With her signature “constant smile” and a relentless energy that most DJs can’t match, the Spanish-Italian producer is doing more than just playing sets—she’s creating a movement.

Her latest single, “This Is ARTCORE,” isn’t just a track; it’s the culmination of a life lived through sound.

Born in ’92, Raised in Goa

Indira’s story sounds like something out of a music lover’s dream. Born in 1992, her “musical library” wasn’t Spotify—it was her father’s massive collection of Goa Trance vinyl. Her dad was a DJ in Goa, India, throughout the 90s, and that psychedelic, spiritual influence is the DNA of everything she touches today.

By 16, while most of us were figuring out life, Indira was already digging through those crates and spinning in clubs across the islands. She was a prodigy in the truest sense; by 17, the legendary Ian Pooley caught wind of her talent and signed her immediately. From her debut Underground Love to the 2014 hit Time Out Man, it was clear: the “Italocanary” girl was going places.

What Exactly is “ARTCORE”?

Indira has never been one to stay in her lane. Her sound is a wild, beautiful blend that defies the boring “business techno” labels. When you listen to her work or catch a set at Rex Club in Paris or Fabric in Madrid, you’re getting a heavy dose of:

• Psy-progressive energy that keeps your heart rate up.

• Forceful Techno that hits you in the chest.

• Organic Acid touches that throw it back to her father’s Goa roots.

“This Is ARTCORE” captures this “energetic eclecticism” perfectly. It’s heavy, it’s groovy, and it’s layered with those trippy acid elements that make her sound so distinct.

Global Stages and Big Names

Indira has graduated from island clubs to the world’s biggest stages. We’re talking Lollapalooza Argentina, Daydream Festival, and sharing the booth with titans like Sven Väth, Dasha Rush, and Oxia.

What makes her stand out in a crowded scene isn’t just her technical skill—it’s her vibe. She’s famous for her “constant smile” behind the decks, proving that heavy, dark techno can still be full of joy and connection.

The Next Chapter

2020 was a massive turning point for her with the launch of her own label and the groundwork for her first album, but “This Is ARTCORE” feels like her true arrival as a global tastemaker. She’s no longer just a “rising star”—she’s the one setting the pace.

If you haven’t tuned into the Artcore movement yet, now is the time. Indira Paganotto is proof that when you stay true to your roots—even if those roots are 90s Goa trance—you can change the future of music.