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Mostra's March Faves 🖤

ExtraMostra Sets 23/24

cuasares cosmicos

Set list perfomed on different parties, each one with different mood.

PERFORMED SETS

@MarioDzeko aka Dzeko Vinyl Dj set @ SubRadio Bcn x @MostraBcn / 11.03.22 / 20.00-21.00

Live Transmission Every Friday from 7 to 9 PM @ subradio.es

Check out the full audiovisual set here: youtu.be/8y7sZlWGplY

Supported by Suburbia Bcn & @Microfusa

Dzeko @ SubRadio Bcn x Mostra Festival / 11.03.22

In Macarena Club, Barcelona, Sundays are run by @anika-kunst with her Selectors event. Last October, I was extremely lucky to share a night to remember with @vanitydust and @rope_rope . At the end me and Vanity did the closing together and, luckily, it was recorded. A few months later, we have listened to it again and we wanted to share with you as an exciting memory of that night. Thanks a lot for playing, hope you enjoy it!

Alex Lauks B2B Vanity Dust @ Selectors - Macarena Club

¡Llegamos al podcast número 100 de nuestra serie! 

Queríamos un set especial para el cambio a las tres cifras, algo con esencia, que siguiera marcando un camino lleno de valores y cultura ¡y es que este no lo puede ser más!
Nuestro amigo Dzeko es el encargado de firmar dicho podcast, el cual hace referencia al set que tuvo el honor de realizar en la primera edición de Volta el pasado mes de julio junto a Dj Pete, Sunil sharpe y Sylvia. 

Apasionado por la electrónica en general, la música techno y la mezcla a vinilo en particular, Mario lleva desarrollando su carrera como artista aproximadamente una década, creciendo a pasos agigantados en los últimos años y siempre alejado de las modas y lo que demandan las masas. Desde Technoybass hemos sido testigos conscientes de su evolución, pasando de firmar nuestro podcast número 32 hace cinco años a actuar en míticos clubs como Moog, The Garage of the Bass Valley, Macarena, LAUT, sala El Tren o Prisma, compartiendo cabina con algunos de los artistas más en forma del momento.

Aportando su granito de arena en el fomento de una mejor escena, el artista extremeño es uno de los fundadores y está centrado en dos mimados y cuidadosos proyectos que dan forma a lo dicho, Matriz en Granada y Volta en Barcelona, dos promotoras que expresan y reúnen lo que para muchos son los valores esenciales de nuestra escena.

Technoybass #100 | Dzeko

"Changes of mood, sensations, or feelings over the course of an hour. It's a sonic journey into the electronic collections of these marvelous, less-frequented round wonders—those vinyl records that seldom grace the club's turntables, yet occasionally whisper to the artist: 'Let me emerge, dust me off, let the needle caress me, and blend me in.' This mix embodies risk, abstraction, and beautiful melodies."

Røpe (@rope_rope) - Roberto Perez, Barcelona, 1990-, co-founder of TILECT.art (@tilect), has been playing at events organized by labels such as NODE, Mostra, Planetaria, OUT recs, or Sub Radio. He loves playing slower dubby and mental techno, with a tendency to avoid darker stuff, so his selections usually bring the listeners into a reflective mood that feels good. As a middle-aged romantic guy, he is usually playing vinyl-only sets.

HOCast #163 - Røpe

"Music that transcends mere preciousness; the soundtrack of a rollercoaster, and a creation that goes beyond floating. Music allows for the forging of sensations, weaving journeys of intrigue, beauty, and instability. A "cadavre exquis" of pure abstraction and concept, leading the ear to unusual places. This journey is a magnificent example of these beautiful musical purposes."

hems (@hems) crafts sonic experiences that blend experimental elements from electronica and musique concrète, evoking a sense of mystery as familiar forms transform into the unknown. Over the past few years, Hems has been a featured DJ at numerous events spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His DJ sets have graced prestigious stages, including multiple appearances at Astral Industries, Kizen Records and Vurt events. As a live artist, Hems showcased his talents in a noteworthy project called "The Listening Body", this innovative show brought live drones to life using gongs, singing bowls, synthesizers, and an impressive array of 20 speakers. Additionally, Hems has ventured as a solo artist, employing the immersive 20-speaker system by AMOENUS to create mesmerizing ambisonic performances. Last but not least in 2023 together with Pagan Red, Hems started a new label "Titrate" (@titraterecords) focused on drone and experimental music.

Recorded in the ambient room at Springkell, Scotland, in 2022.

- HOC radio X Mostra

Mostra (@mostrabcn) is an independent small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music that was born as an alternative to the macro-festivals and mass, commercial events that are held in the city of Barcelona. Mostra 2024 will take place from 28 to 31 March in Barcelona, featuring a total of 32 artists across two distinctive venues of the city.

HOCast #172 x Mostra - hems @ Springkell 2022

"At the castle, ancient walls embrace a mesmerizing sonic tapestry, where beats and frequencies intertwine to create a rhythmic symphony. This dance of sound harmonizes beneath the city lights, offering a unique and immersive experience in this atmospheric enclave."

Bas Dobbelaer (@bas-dobbelaer). Floating between energies with odd time signatures and atmospheric sounds, leaning towards the deeper shades of techno. With appearances at AD 93, Appian Sounds, On Board Music, Lowless and his collaborations with Vand for Something Happening Somewhere he is building on his own sonic palette. Operating from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

- HOC radio X Mostra

Mostra (@mostrabcn) is an independent small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music that was born as an alternative to the macro-festivals and mass, commercial events that are held in the city of Barcelona. Mostra 2024 will take place from 28 to 31 March in Barcelona, featuring a total of 32 artists across two distinctive venues of the city.

HOCast #174 x Mostra - Bas Dobbelaer

"This mix is a crystalization of many of the experiences that I had in 2023 experiences DJing, dancing, listening, and living. 
I also kept in mind my upcoming performance at Acquario in January when making the mix. 

2023 is coming to an end and 2024 is just beginning, giving me the feeling that each year like a circle that comes around and around again. However, even though we may find ourselves back where we started, there are always many journeys and experiences in between these points - this idea is also something I have tried to incorporate in this mix. See you again on the next trip around the sun."

INVEINS x Mostra \ Podcast \ Dj MARIA.

After belonging to the Move and Skyzoo collectives in the mid-90s, in 2000 he became part of the team of residents of Le Club and the organization of the Observatori Festival.
In 2010 he starts Black Label, a monthly party at Miniclub, where for 5 years he made known his more House side. After this, it is worth mentioning his residence in Jerusalem Club, Caravaca (Proper Club) and the organization and residence of the Taiga parties in Madrid, where he bet on contemporary techno.

At the moment he is still interested in the most current musical currents of electronic music, from ambient to techno, through electro, halftime and D&B. Always betting on vinyl as a format and deep productions that keep the dub as a common denominator.

Descend into the hidden realms with Fran Campos's masterclass mix, a teaser for his set at Barcelona's Mostra Festival. This undark current plunges you into the bioluminescent depths of underwater caves, where haunting whispers drift through hidden passageways and the ocean floor thrums with a primal pulse. Feel the pressurized hiss of escaping air as enigmatic rhythms morph into rolling dub grooves, then ascend to the surface with the rising sun, leaving you breathless on the majestic shores of Castell Du Montjuic. Join Captain Campos on his sonic expedition on Sunday, March 31st, and witness the depths come alive.

Tracklist: 
Pendant - Sometimes I go about pitying myself I am carried by the wind across the sky [West Mineral]
Sa Pa - Buyan [Lamassu]
Elemnt - Water #1 [Hidden Hawaii] played 33rpm
Ruff Cherry - Superstition [Midgar]
Dynamo - Voraus 1 [Din]
Shifted - Sharpen your Senses [Avian]
Ourea - Deception at Mekone [Horo]
Cassegrain - Plate#2 [Modal Analysis] 
ASC - Reveal Remix [Horo]
Na Nich & Vero - Time (Svreca Remix) [Rhythm Büro] 
Alternate Current - Borrowed Language [re:st]
Rrose - Rib Cage [Eaux]
Kilner - Tamtara [Avian]
EM + STAV - Over It [JoyLift]
DYL & DB1 - Dual Effect [UVB-76 Music]
Pessimist - Inner Circle [Osiris Music UK]
Felix K - MSCL [Nullpunkt] 

https://soundcloud.com/fran-campos
https://www.instagram.com/frantios/

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Tickets

Delayed x Mostra: Fran Campos

"This is my first published solo live-set with all recent creations.

I wanted to showcase a sound I am harnessing at the moment, utilising mainly a modular system, with a large amount of the FX processing from the Eventide H7600 & Sherman Filterbank. 

I see this piece of work more as a "Audiobiography", rather than purely a Live-set as it presents a broad spread of textures and tonality that I find myself drawn to at present. 

The emotional and hypnotic aspects stand always first, to touch the heart and mind is the goal."

INVEINS x Mostra \ Podcast \ Toxido Mask \ live

• Crescent Textures #118 • Nico

Mix recorded at Acquario Immersioni x Mostra (Milan, IT)

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Nico grew up in a small coastal town in Galicia in the late 80s. In 2008, he started to involve himself with deeper shades of electronic music and their profound sentimental atmospheres. His interest became an obsession, and within two years he began to play in clubs across the Spanish northwest.

According to the artist, he was influenced by a golden generation of local DJs who helped define and shape his sound in terms of dance music, along with a rounded love of legendary bands and artists from across the musical spectrum. His musical philosophy is that everyone has something to bring, so there is always something to learn.

In 2015, Nico moved to Barcelona, expanding his horizons both artistically and personally. He’s currently one of the residents of the renowned Nitsa Club, and together with the duo Binomi, is responsible for HIRU, a multi-venue party across the city designed as an ode to club culture.

Nico prefers not to pigeonhole himself into any particular style, but his sets are nothing short of hypnotic. When he plays, he looks for that peculiar sensory union with the dance floor that connects them without words, seeking to lead the night in the same direction together.

Nico:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/n-i-c-o-7
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dos_hormigas
FB: https://www.facebook.com/nicofromtheabove
RA: https://ra.co/dj/-nico-

• Crescent Textures #118 • Nico

Very happy to be able to share the set I played on BCN's Red58 for the first EXTRAMOSTRA of the year organized by @mostrabcn It was a set designed for warm up, but little by little the room filled up until it was practically complete, so I had to adapt to the circumstances and raise and lower the intensity to make the audience enter the trance of the night. I really enjoyed playing it and I hope you can enjoy it by reliving it or listening to it for the first time.

(Feel free to ask for track ids, the playlist is quite long and there are tracks that I improvised on the spot)

Lauks.

EXTRAMOSTRA at Red58 - Alex Lauks

Sc
https://soundcloud.com/amulador

Ig
https://www.instagram.com/amulador

Ra
https://ra.co/dj/amulador

Amulador made an incredibly impressive debut at Masada, showcasing his skills with a trippy yet strong flow that allowed him to light up the dance floor right away.

Amulador @ Acquario - 20/1/24

> Set + Entrevista: https://www.vanitydust.ninja/dj-maria-mostra-festival-2024/

La tercera edición del festival barcelonés Mostra contará con el cierre, el viernes 29 de marzo, de la artista japonesa DJ MARIA.

Es un placer compartir el set de la artista grabado en Acquario, en un evento ExtraMostra, el pasado mes de enero de 2024. Junto al set, puedes leer también aquí la entrevista de cara a Mostra 2024.

· Mostra Festival (@mostrabcn)
· DJ MARIA. (@djmaria-jp)
· Acquario: (@acquarioimmersioni)

by Vanity Dust (@vanitydust)

Read & Play

DJ MARIA. @ Acquario x ExtraMostra (Milano · 01.2024)

Class 1990, @viels was born in a little city outside Milan (Italy). Early in his adolescence he discovered techno culture inspired by a book called “TECHNO“ by Christian Zingales. Having released his first Ep on Initial Berlin in 2015, Viels continued his musical path appearing with a track on the well respected dutch imprint Dynamic Reflection, followed by his debut ep “Distrophism” and contributing for the 10 years anniversary of the label, among some of the most recognised artists in the scene: Donato Dozzy, Mike Parker, Shifted, Oscar Mulero, Blawan, Ness, Jeroen Search and many more.

Co-owner with Francesco della Sala of “End Of Perception”, Viels just released also on label such Warm Up, Non Series, Mord, and Semantica Records.
At the moment he is resident of the Acquario party in Milano and an active part of the organization of it.

With an increasing interest and having performed in quality clubs like Tresor, Perron, Cassette, Schron and shared the booth with the likes of Oscar Mulero, Svreca and Dasha Rush to name a few, Viels is establishing himself as part of a new wave of djs and producers approaching the contemporary techno scene.

Links:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/viels
FB: https://www.facebook.com/vielsvls
RA: https://ra.co/dj/viels-it

Labels: 
Warm Up, Non Series, Mord , Dynamic Reflection, End Of Perception, Semantica

TASCAM DR-40X

Viels @ ExtraMostra x Acquario @ Masada - 20/01/24

Münch @ ExtraMostra x Acquario @ Masada - 20/01/24

In anticipation of the next release on Eaux, a mini-album collaboration with Polygonia entitled "Dermatology," I have decided to release a rare recording of one of my live sets, taken from this year's Mostra Festival, located in the historic Montjuïc Castle overlooking Barcelona. Performing in the evening in this majestic location with the open-minded Mostra audience, I felt especially free to let this set unfold even more slowly and patiently than normal. Some of the material is taken from the upcoming release with Polygonia, so it also functions as a sort of hidden sneak preview. I hope you enjoy the journey :)

Rrose [Live] @ Mostra Festival, Barcelona, 31.03.2024

Waves, code & chocolate 🍫

@tilect & @mostrabcn