The Stress is the DJ alter ego of Diederick van den Ende. Starting out in 2011, The Stress hosted Sunday afternoon chillwave / electro-pop parties in his hometown Utrecht and started DJ’ing. While the nu-disco wave spread across Europe, The Stress played his first gigs in Amsterdam. It was here that he developed his taste for progressive disco, mixed with queer-, vogue-, house-, internet-, new beat-, and electro-influences.

The Stress is resident DJ for the Amsterdam based queer family UltraSexi and a regular for our parties.

Because of The Stress’ involvement in activism and academia, The Stress solely plays for queer, pride and intersecting causes worth supporting.

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Paul’s deep-rooted passion for music extends far beyond the decks. A distinguished DJ, vinyl collector, and Opera Stage Director for the Costa Rican Ministry of Culture, he seamlessly bridges the worlds of electronic and classical music. As a resident DJ at the world-renowned Club Vertigo for over a decade, he has consistently shared the booth with some of the most influential figures in the international underground scene, earning recognition for his ability to craft immersive, extended sets.

A regular at the most prestigious clubs and festivals in the region, Paul’s influence is now resonating globally. He is also the visionary founder of GAG, SPUNK, and WARP Festival — celebrated LGBTQIA+ platforms that champion queer artistry and foster inclusivity within the electronic music community in Central America.

His meticulously curated, predominantly vinyl-based sets reflect an immense breadth of musical knowledge, blending house and techno into a fluid, genre-defying journey. Renowned for his refined taste and ability to weave together the roots of underground electronic music, he has cultivated a distinctive identity where the element of surprise is his signature. His sets defy expectations—an ever-evolving sonic experience that makes him a truly exceptional artist.

Rooted in the queer party scene, 131bpm is a dancefloor troublemaker known for stirring up energy wherever he plays.

With a constantly evolving sound, he’s carving out a reputation as both DJ and producer, celebrated for his distinctive blend of booty-shaking and intense back-breaking rhythms.

Drawing from a wide array of musical influences including fierce diva house, classic Detroit electro, 90's groovy progressive, or raunchy Latin music, his productions and DJ sets are a sensory experience — sweaty, sexy, and infused with catchy basslines, nasty vocals, and bouncy percussion.

Since becoming a resident at Milan’s Vitamina party in 2018, 131bpm’s presence has only grown.
In August 2023, he released his debut album on Berlin’s Body Language —eponymous party where he’s also been a regular resident since 2022 — an eight tracker party ready, including a later remix album including BASHKKA, Roza Terenzi, Kodemul, and more.