Few partnerships in electronic music are built as organically as the one shared by Sven Jaeger and Fabian Weitz. Both artists hail from Düsseldorf, Germany, and have developed a creative relationship grounded in years of friendship, shared studio sessions, and an ongoing exchange of ideas.
Photo credit: Sven Jaeger / Fabian Weitz
With Jaeger also steering the direction of his CUE-Music imprint, their work together reflects a mutual focus on craft, trust, and the process behind making club-ready music.
Their latest collaboration arrives in the form of ‘Out Of Time’, a new single released via CUE-Music. Built around rolling percussion, hypnotic low-end movement, and a driving rhythm, the track channels the label’s sonic identity while reflecting the pair’s long-standing creative chemistry.
In this conversation, Sven Jaeger and Fabian Weitz speak about the origins of their collaboration, the emotional ideas behind ‘Out Of Time’, the realities of working together, and what lies ahead for both the artists and the CUE-Music platform.
EG: Hi, Sven, hi Fabian! Welcome to EG. It’s a pleasure to have you here with us. How have you been doing?
Sven Jaeger: Thanks so much for having us! We’re doing well, thank you. At the moment, Fabian and I are both dealing with some personal changes—I’ve recently moved from the Düsseldorf area up to the North Sea, and Fabian also has some changes in his living situation coming up. So there’s a lot going on for both of us right now, but we’re excited about what’s ahead.
EG: First of all, congratulations on the recent release of your latest collaborative single, ‘Out Of Time’. How are you feeling about this one? What has the reception been like so far?
Fabian Weitz & Sven Jaeger: Thank you! The best reception for us is seeing people come together on the dancefloor. It means a lot to share the emotions and the good energy we had in the studio with people all around the planet. It’s really special to bring joy to people through music and to pass on the emotions we feel. The record has been getting great support from artists on the label, friends, and international DJs, but name-dropping and numbers comparisons aren’t really our thing. Reflecting on public feedback often feels boring with most DJs because there are far more exciting factors behind what makes a great track. We just love music.
EG: ‘Out Of Time’ sees you linking up with long-standing collaborator Fabian Weitz. How did the relationship come about? What was the process for this track like?
Fabian Weitz & Sven Jaeger: We first met when Fabian was 16, after attending one of his gigs. Remarkably, he had been DJing since he was seven, and even at that early age, he already carried pockets full of demos and extremely limited vinyl records. Despite the age difference, we quickly discovered that we shared the same interests, values, and even similar strengths and weaknesses—like our questionable sense of humor, though that’s open to interpretation. From that connection grew a deep friendship, and we’ve shared many chapters of life together. We speak on the phone almost every week, even though neither of us is fond of our own voices—so, every now and then, we let the drum machines and synthesizers do the talking for us. Our creative relationship is equally strong, built on trust and mutual understanding. We produced ‘Out Of Time’ during the COVID period, searching for something big emotionally while the world was in social isolation. Initially, there was a hint of melancholy, but it quickly became clear that everything we needed for a perfect night was right there—just the two of us and the music.
EG: How would you describe ‘Out Of Time’? Is there a concept or emotional trigger driving this piece?
Fabian Weitz & Sven Jaeger: ‘Out Of Time’ represents a striking contrast. On one hand, it features raw, brutal drumming with sharp hi-hats and a relentless snare assault. On the other hand, warm, soulful pads and catchy vocal samples soften the intensity. The idea was to create a track that hits hard and sounds powerful, but whenever it risks becoming too monotonous or cold, warmth is added through breaks, pads, and stabs to constantly trigger emotion—especially the longing that grows from what’s missing. At no point did we want it to sound cheesy, yet it had to remain catchy. The track was designed to feel tight, clean, and aesthetically precise, while still raw and brutal in an analog way. Normally, we’re not fans of big breaks and love it when the energy flows continuously, so the biggest challenge was arranging it like a theatrical piece with a dramatic act unfolding—making sure the contrast was successful and compelling.
“Success is about the journey, not just the destination. It’s about spending quality time, generating sounds we’ve never heard before, and making music we love”
EG: In your experience, what are some of the keys to leading a successful collaboration? What would you consider a success?
Fabian Weitz & Sven Jaeger: A key factor in a good collaboration is time—finding it and using it well. Sometimes we have plenty of time without distractions, and other times we make the most of extremely limited time, often when we technically shouldn’t be working on music. That can feel liberating and rebellious, and it often makes the resulting music feel harder and more urgent. Choosing the right time windows for different genres and emotions is therefore essential. A tidy studio, good food, and cold drinks—or coffee—help focus the mind after a good conversation. With a positive, balanced energy, you can really flip the power switch in the studio and dive into creation. For us, success is about the journey, not just the destination. It’s about spending quality time, generating sounds we’ve never heard before, and making music we love. It’s still fascinating to see how those ideas travel—finding their way to international dancefloors, into the record bags of DJs we find inspiring, or even onto Beatport charts. We personally enjoy analyzing feedback too—it’s motivating and gives ideas or input—but we find it boring when artists communicate only through feedback, using it to justify everything like references in a scientific paper. Above all, it’s about spending that time well, and occasionally enjoying a cold drink together while doing it.
EG: By the way, Sven, ‘Out Of Time’ is out now via your own CUE-Music imprint. What else can we expect from CUE-Music for 2026?
Sven Jaeger: At CUE-Music, I’ve always made it a priority to discover and support new talents—that’s been our guiding principle from the very beginning, and it will continue to shape our future. Alongside established artists who regularly release on CUE, like Sascha Dive, Reboot, and Jiggy (IT), this approach allows us to create an increasingly diverse and exciting release schedule each year. What really drives the ongoing evolution of the label are those fresh voices—new artists whose releases might sound a bit out of the box at first but are essential for keeping things moving forward creatively. I’m especially excited about some of the upcoming projects from these emerging talents, like MM (aka Marios Groove), which is coming next. As some of you know, from 2020 to 2024, I hosted my own radio show every Saturday on Ibiza Global Radio. I had an amazing time working with Jose Maria, Reff, and the entire team—they really made those years special for me. After four years, though, I felt it was time to try something different and explore new directions. Even though it was only one show a month, it took up a huge amount of my time. That’s why I launched the CUE Podcast Series in 2025. I’ve been releasing around 6 to 8 shows a year directly on my SoundCloud channel. In 2026, I’ll continue the project and invite guests to help shape the musical direction of the show.
EG: Now, on to a broader subject…What would you like to accomplish as an artist this year? Is there something tangible that you’d like to go for?
Sven Jaeger: This year, Fabian and I are all about releasing more music. My move meant a bit more distance between us, so we’ve reorganized the project and are planning longer studio weekends to really dive in. On the tangible side, I’m aiming to release a remake of my first track, ‘Casablanca’ (2009), on CUE, and I’d love to see some remixes from a few artists I already have in mind. Looking ahead, it’s all about exploring new sounds, pushing our productions further, and seeing where these collaborations take us—both in the studio and on stage. It feels like the right moment to let the music lead the way.
Fabian Weitz: Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about more. Not in a greedy way, but in every sense: more releases, more remixes, more quality, more communication, more hardware, more experiments. A lot is sleeping in the studio that I want to bring to life—more time creating, less time thinking in genres. With my upcoming move, the studio is moving too. We really love the current acoustic and aesthetic in the studio, but at a new location, there’s a chance to optimize it even further. My synths are stacked on top of each other right now, so I’m looking forward to having more space to grow and explore. It’s all about giving myself the room—literally and creatively—to let ideas breathe, experiment, and have fun with them.
EG: Now, given your experience in our scene, what are some of the biggest challenges artists will face in the near future?
Sven Jaeger: When I look at today’s scene, it sometimes feels like music has become a secondary factor in the development of artists. Follower counts and other social media aspects seem to be the new top skills that determine success or failure. For me, as someone who started out playing vinyl at parties and clubs—without cameras constantly pointing at the dancefloor—this is a really suboptimal development. The focus has simply shifted away from the music and towards self-presentation on social networks.
“A key factor in a good collaboration is time—finding it and using it well”
EG: What’s next for Sven Jaeger? Where can your fans catch you next?
Sven Jaeger: I’ve been quite busy lately with our move to the northern coast of Germany by the North Sea. I’ll be back playing shows starting in May. On May 30th, I’ll be performing at Nacht in Mönchengladbach. After that, I’ll be in Frankfurt in both July and September. I’m also preparing CUE Showcases for the upcoming ADE in October and am looking forward to returning to New York at the end of December.
EG: Thank you so much for your time, Sven & Fabian! We wish you all the best in the future.
Fabian Weitz & Sven Jaeger: Thanks for having us.
Fabian Weitz and Sven Jaeger’s ‘Out Of Time’ is out now on CUE-Music. Stream and download here.
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