Arts·Q with Tom Power

After burning out, superstar DJ Rezz found her version of work-life balance

The Canadian DJ talks to Q's Tom Power about finding a sustainable lifestyle in a profession that involves grueling tour schedules and performing all night into the early hours of the morning.

The Canadian DJ also talks about her love of Deadmau5

A woman, the Canadian DJ Rezz, wearing a black hat, black tie and LED goggles.
Isabelle Rezazadeh, known by her stage name Rezz, is a Canadian DJ and record producer from Niagara Falls, Ont. (Justin Broadbent)

Canadian DJ Rezz (short for Isabelle Rezazadeh) is a star in the world of electronic music, racking up millions of streams and performing at festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. But her rise in EDM came at a steep cost to her physical and mental health. She talks to Q's Tom Power about finding a sustainable lifestyle in a profession that involves grueling tour schedules and performing all night into the early hours of the morning.

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Interview with Rezz produced by Vanessa Greco.