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Curated stories, interviews, and showcases of electronic music artists.
An On Bast
Kicking off our artist interview series, we've had a great talk with Anna Suda aka An On Bast. She's one of Poland’s most exciting electronic music acts. Over the years she has built a solid reputation for quality hardware live sets. Exceptional combination of her vibrant imagination and excellent technique gives the unique experience. An On Bast's stunning live performances have captivated audiences at many festivals such as; Sonar (Barcelona), Fusion (Germany), Piknic Électronik Melbourne (Australia), Nachtdigital (Germany) and many more. Anna has released a number of EPs and several solo albums. Suda also collaborates with labels across the globe including Carl Cox and Christopher Coe's imprint Awesome Soundwave, which focusses on electronic music produced by artists who perform it live.
Gdhancz
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you GDHANCZ. He brings a breath of fresh air to the scene with a spontaneous and skilled approach, producing sounds that range from calm and melodic to fast and techno-driven. Gdhancz starts each session without a fixed plan, experimenting with new patching techniques or simply trying something new. Often, this leads to discovering a cool sound or an interesting rhythm to build upon. Sticking with the first take gives their music an honest and straightforward vibe.Stay tuned to dive deeper into Gdhancz’s versatile soundscapes and captivating beats.
Israel Toledo
Israel Toledo is inaugurating our series of artist showcases with a pounding set of live abstract techno.<br>This channel is dedicated to artists who play electronic music live. Israel is one of Mexico’s most exported Techno DJs and producers with releases on more than 60 labels including his own imprint Assassin Soldier Recordings.
Key Clef
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to showcase Key Clef. The Berlin based artist describes her sound like this... "My music can’t be fully understood or absorbed through a short clip, it’s something that surrounds you, aims to move you deeply, and needs to be experienced in its full journey and evolution. I often struggle to define myself within a specific genre, because I never compose with that in mind. My only intention is to let go and follow the flow. I love creating distant sonic landscapes and raw, immersive layers of sound. For me, it’s all about the feeling and the movement." She performs LIVE since 2005.
Kvndra
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series "Accent on...," we are excited to feature Miles Kvndra, a talented artist based in Cologne, Germany. "In my music, I try to use spheric melodic progressions and mix them with huge ambient soundscapes. It's, in the best case, a journey for the listener that unveils unfiltered emotions, ranging from uplifting hopefulness to darker feelings." Miles Kvndra has been performing LIVE since 2020, captivating audiences with his unique sound and emotional depth.
LachrymaL
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you LachrymaL. The Spain based artist with releases on labels such as Muted, Seclusion 130, Analogue Network, Subsist, Aesir Records, West Rules...) describes his sound like this... "Raw, esoteric, techno, experimental. " He performs LIVE since 2021 and his favorite piece of gear is the M.F.B Triple OSC.
lil.lili
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Lili Neumer, who performs live as lil.lili. The Oldenburg, Germany based artist describes her sound like this... Sometimes it's really slow other time fast. Sometimes funny and I have to laugh about the sounds other time very dramatic. But mostly I like to create contrasts. Above all its always danceable (at least for me ;-) Since June 2023 she plays live in public
M.F.S: Observatory
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Mattia Turchetti who performs live as M.F.S: Observatory .The London based artist with releases on labels such as Kneaded Pains, I/AM/ME, Observatory Music, Hydrozoa, Food Music ) describes his sound like this... 💬 My sound is a captivating fusion, drawing inspiration from the illustrious roots of Detroit techno, the gritty allure of raw techno, and the rhythmic dynamism of break beats. It embodies a captivating blend of raw technical prowess and unbridled passion, resulting in an ever-evolving narrative that breathes new life into each musical venture. He performs LIVE since 2021.
Maschina
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you David Stone who performs live as MASCHINA. MASCHINA is based in Berlin and stated with live music in 2018, 2023 he started performing live. He describes his musical style as paranoid, hypnotic and sometimes with tribal elemtents.
Mr Rachele
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Adrian Rachele who performs live as Mr. Rachele. The Melbourne, Australia based artist with releases on labels such as New Sounds Waves independently released tunes describes his sound like this... "Deep and dark but fun and funky. Yin and yang if you will." He performs LIVE since 2001 and his favorite piece of gear is his Eurorack and the Elektron Machinedrum.
Neversleep
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Dirk Pogrzeba who performs live as NEVERSLEEP. NEVERSLEEP is an electronic music project from Berlin by Dirk Pogrzeba (Production, Sound-Programming, Vocals) with a strong focus on deep analogue sounds on Eurorack Modular systems. To bring electronic sounds into a musical song-oriented context, Neversleep is collaborating with various musicians and vocalists. Neversleep performs urban electronica with a deep and complex Eurorack Modular-based sound design made to dive into: rich sounds, smooth grooves, an analogue touch with field-recorded samples, combined with inspring vocals, catchy melodies and subtle lyrics worth to listen to..He performs live electronica since 2002.
NOT OPERATED
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Fabrizio Nocci who performs live as NOT OPERATED. The Berlin based artist with releases on labels such as Solenoid Records and performs LIVE since 2016.
Opt Out
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Opt Out. </p><p id="">The Stockholm, Sweden based artist describes his sound like this... "Polyrhythmic, beat driven, hypnotic, old-school" He performs LIVE since 2022 and his favorite piece of gear is hard to single out one. But the DFAM is one of his goto machines since it's such a great techno machine.
Orbital Patterns
The Auburn Hills, Michigan based artist Orbital Patterns describes sound like this... My music is akin to a tapestry woven from the dust laden fibers of nostalgia. He perform LIVE since 2020...ish.
Oxee
Welcome back to our artist short-portrait series, 'Accent On...'! Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Oxee, an emerging talent hailing from the picturesque town of Chiaravalle, Italy.Oxee's journey into the realm of electronic music is nothing short of captivating. With releases on labels like Advanced (black) and Das Musik, Oxee's sonic palette embodies a raw, dark, and hypnotic essence.Immerse yourself in Oxee's world, where pulsating beats meet ethereal melodies, and let the journey begin.
Planetary Echoes
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Mathiy Mario Degan who performs live as Planetary Echoes. The Berlin based artist with releases on labels such as TR collective, Flug Modus (as duo Planet Vokes), 2 self releases, describes his sound like this... "My music is an esoteric punk dreamy experience, a journey into space between rough conditions and beautiful landscape traveling from beautiful nebulae's to dangerous meteorites fields. it's saturated and dreamy at the same time." He performs LIVE since 8 Years and his favorite piece of gear is the Retroverb Lancet - Vermona.
Pyro Strom
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Serge who performs live as Pyro Strom. <br>The Berlin, Germany based artist describes his sound like this... "Raw & pulsating alien soundscapes " He performs LIVE since 2021 and his favorite piece of gear is the Intellijel Bifold - that module is able to breathe in a new live to any sound coming in.
Tell Her
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Stuart Merchant who performs live as Tell Her. The Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based artist with releases on labels such as Obscure Unfound, Society Music Recordings, Progrezo Records) describes his sound like this... 💬Changing like the seasons and unpredictable like the weather. At times my music is directed by a particular sound, this sound might envisage something in my mind. Sounds from the Pulsar23 can take me in to space or down the road to the industrial mills. The machines I am using and current moods/likes do play a big part of what I create. I do prefer to multitrack or record & overdub keeping my music raw without too much post production. He performs LIVE since 2014.
Vaultage
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' we're happy to present you Nicolas who performs live as VAULTAGE. The Hannover, Germany based artist with releases on labels such as describes his sound like this... My tracks float on a rough cold wave with gentle camp chords at the horizon. He has been performing live music on a modular setup for several years, since 2010 as a member of an electronic synth wave band and solo since 2022.
Wu Zhuoling
In this installment of our artist short-portrait series 'Accent on...' The Chengdu, China based artist describe sound like as evocative, full of emotions and her personal style. She perform LIVE since 2017.