The enigmatic half-human, half-horse artist, known for her potent blend of Eurodance, 90s techno, happy hardcore, and gabber, has emerged stronger after facing burnout. DJ and pop provocateur HorsegiirL, also known as Stella Stallion and based in Berlin, has divided the dance music scene with her distinctive sound. Her loyal fanbase, the “farmies,” embrace the narrative of her origins on “Sunshine farms” and her discovery by “Whitney Horseton.” Conversely, some within the dance music community have criticized her rapid ascent in 2022, attributing it to viral sets at HÖR Berlin and Boiler Room, as a superficial trend that deviates from the genre’s core. Stallion, 26, dismisses such criticism, noting, “I don’t remember his name… but some legendary DJ from, like, 1902, said, ‘This is the face of commercialisation.’” She found this amusing, especially considering her early gigs were primarily at underground queer and trans raves, highlighting the difference in perceived spaces. Currently in Brazil, Stallion is filming a music video for “That’s My Beach,” a track from her upcoming debut album, Nature Is Healing, which centers on the climate crisis. She describes the album as “a love letter to Mother Earth.” When asked about her supposed discovery by Whitney Horseton, she playfully responded, “I’m trilingual because I speak English and German – but also neigh. We could have done the interview in horsey.”
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people