Tear of Joy’ is a project born in London, created by Cristopher Michelagnoli.

The DJ, of Italian origin, started to perform at the age of 16 at rave parties, organised by his city, growing between psytrance and Techno sound. From this experience music became his real passion, which grew stronger upon discovering his uncles vinyl collection of house , Brazilian funky and acid house dance.

This rough musical education was the inspiration for the young DJ to find the type of sound that suited him stylistically as an artist.

At the age of 23 years old he decided to move in London to study music and complete his musical research.

After 3 years in London Cristopher started to play under the name “Tear of Joy“ As he evolved and played for different audiences the DJ began to understand how the emotions and listeners experience are linked to the concept presented in the music.

The strongest and most intense emotions are those that fall on the face as a ‘Tear of Joy