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HORIZONS SERIES I Elias Gozal
In côte&ciel’s latest installment of its ‘Horizons’ series, which sees them visit like-minded creatives from around the world, they join Elias Gozal—a DJ and selector whose sound is as expansive as their story. .
First drawn to music in the basement of their childhood home at just 14, Elias has since carved out a distinct place within Europe’s electronic music scene, holding residencies in both Copenhagen and Paris. .
“I never thought the things that I liked would turn into a career for me. Whether I’m Dj’ing, modeling, or working on creative projects I like being close to where things are happening.”
First drawn to music in the basement of their childhood home at just 14, Elias has since carved out a distinct place within Europe’s electronic music scene, holding residencies in both Copenhagen and Paris. .
“I never thought the things that I liked would turn into a career for me. Whether I’m Dj’ing, modeling, or working on creative projects I like being close to where things are happening.”
Raised by a North African Jewish mother and spending formative years in Caracas with their aunt, Elias carries a cross-continental cultural identity that echoes through every set they play. Their sound is deeply informed by South American percussion and the mystical rhythms of North Africa—a meeting of ancient traditions and contemporary sensibility that feels both familiar and entirely new. This is not style for style’s sake; it’s a lived expression of lineage and movement.
“Home for me is in the balance. It’s the energy of a busy nightlife, also the stillness of being with my family and my newborn child, riding in the mountains.”
Much like côte&ciel, Elias operates at the intersection of fluidity and intention. Their ability to mix across genres without losing the pulse of the crowd reflects a deep-rooted understanding of rhythm as both heritage and present-tense experience. It’s this openness—paired with an intuitive sense for what the dance floor craves—that sets Elias apart from peers in the local scene. Looking into the horizons I’m searching for clarity. I want to learn how to slow down: more connection, more honesty, and more beauty in the everyday.
“Home for me is in the balance. It’s the energy of a busy nightlife, also the stillness of being with my family and my newborn child, riding in the mountains.”
Much like côte&ciel, Elias operates at the intersection of fluidity and intention. Their ability to mix across genres without losing the pulse of the crowd reflects a deep-rooted understanding of rhythm as both heritage and present-tense experience. It’s this openness—paired with an intuitive sense for what the dance floor craves—that sets Elias apart from peers in the local scene. Looking into the horizons I’m searching for clarity. I want to learn how to slow down: more connection, more honesty, and more beauty in the everyday.
“Looking into the horizons I’m searching for clarity. I want to learn how to slow down: more connection, more honesty, and more beauty in the everyday.”
Where others might follow genre or trend, Elias leads with instinct. The result is a sonic language that—like côte&ciel’s product design—moves seamlessly between contexts, always rooted in something personal, yet reaching outward.
Where others might follow genre or trend, Elias leads with instinct. The result is a sonic language that—like côte&ciel’s product design—moves seamlessly between contexts, always rooted in something personal, yet reaching outward.