Wanderist

Wanderist is the alias of Amsterdam-based producer Maarten Smeets, who began releasing music in September 2020. The Dutch artist operates under both his real name and the Wanderist moniker, with releases appearing on Aus Music and Curation Best Of 2025.

Wanderist produces across the house spectrum, spanning deep house, tech house, and melodic house & techno alongside broader electronica. His sound ranges from the deeper, contemplative territories of deep house to the more driving energy of tech house, with melodic elements threading through his productions. Since his debut release in 2020, he has maintained consistent output through 2025, releasing six tracks that demonstrate his versatility within house music's various tempos and moods. DJs seeking melodically-inclined house music with both dancefloor functionality and listening depth will find his catalog spans multiple energy levels suitable for different set contexts.