Jamback: A House Producer Quietly Gaining Attention in 2026
Maya LinSeveral DJs have begun featuring tracks by Jamback in recent club sets, placing the producer among a group of emerging names receiving increased attention in the house music circuit this year. His track "Positive" on CircoLoco Records just made Beatport history as the longest-running #1 track of all time across all genres, while DJ Mag named him one of their "Artists to Watch" for 2026. With support from Chris Stussy, Marco Carola, and Jamie Jones, Jamback's deep tech and minimal house sound is dominating dancefloors worldwide.
Every year the house scene produces a number of artists who begin appearing more frequently in DJ playlists and label catalogs. In 2026, one of the names circulating more often among selectors is Jamback.
A Historic Run on Beatport
In January 2026, Jamback achieved something no other artist has done before. His track "Positive," released on the legendary CircoLoco Records, became the longest-running #1 track in Beatport history across all genres.
The track held the top spot longer than any mainstream EDM banger, any techno weapon, any Afro house anthem. For a deep tech/minimal house track to achieve this says everything about where the genre is heading in 2026.
The achievement came with a second milestone the same month: DJ Mag named Jamback one of their "Artists to Watch" for 2026, cementing his status as the breakout story of the year so far.
The Sound: Deep Tech and Minimal House
Jamback's sound sits at the intersection of deep tech and minimal house . His releases, including recent EPs "Feel the Music" and last year's "At The House," showcase a style that's:
Groove-focused: hypnotic, rolling rhythms that lock dancers in
Minimal but emotional: sparse arrangements that still hit hard
Authentically Dutch: part of the new wave of Netherlands producers reshaping modern house
"Positive" has received heavy support from some of the biggest names in house and tech house:
Chris Stussy：notably opened his first Coachella set in 2025 with the track
Marco Carola：Music On founder and tastemaker
Jamie Jones：Hot Creations boss and Ibiza heavyweight
East End Dubs：minimal house authority
Rossi, Sidney Charles, Toman and many more
His event schedule tells the same story. Jamback is a regular at EASTENDERZ events and has played top venues including Fabric in London and Colorado Charlie in Scheveningen. Upcoming dates include shows at Drumsheds in London, Tenax in Florence, and festivals across Europe.
Upcoming Events
If you want to catch Jamback live in the coming months:
26 - 28 March - Factory Town Music Week 2026 (Thursday Pass, Saturday Pass) - Factory Town, Miami
Tickets: available at DICE
03 April - Output Opening Season pres. PAWSA - Bosc Tancat/ Diverbosc, Barcelona
Tickets: available at Xceed
25 April - KOKO Electronic: Kolter & Jamback - KOKO, London
Tickets: available at KOKO
27 April - Circoloco Ibiza Opening Party - DC10, Ibiza
Tickets: available at DICE
02 May - Mint Festival 2026 - Newsam Green Farm, Leeds
Tickets: available at mintfestival.co.uk
16 May - OMNI PRESENTS: OMNI OPEN AIR 2026 - Dublin
Tickets: available at omnidublin.com
18 June - Output pres. HOME/GRXWN. Showcase OFFBCN 26 - Bosc Tancat/Diverbosc, Barcelona
Tickets: available at Xceed
He's also booked for multiple summer festivals including appearances alongside Chris Stussy, East End Dubs, and other scene leaders. Within house music circulation networks, producers frequently gain attention when their records begin appearing across multiple DJ playlists. In many cases this happens before formal promotion campaigns or large festival bookings.
Jamback isn't just 2026's breakout artist， he's proof that underground house can still achieve mainstream recognition without compromising. With a historic Beatport run, DJ Mag's backing, and support from every major name in the scene, his rise from Moordrecht to global stages is only just beginning.
As he put it himself: "Beyond the charts, this release represents perseverance and positivity".
