Presenting: ANIMA #004 - Hekato

We are thrilled to announce… Hekato is officially joining the ANIMA family as a Resident ~

Always moving with elegance and grace, Hekato is an artist who's been present on the scene since 2019. As a co-founder of the rising Całość label and collective, she has established herself as one of Poland's most recognizable talents and rapidly growing artists. With a series of outstanding performances in the country, she caught our eyes, and captivated our ears; thus becoming a frequent guest in Berlin - Visiting venues such as About Blank, Else, and Tresor in the last year.

Hekato has been involved in music and art since childhood. She learned folk singing and dancing as a child, and was also drawn towards painting. Julia is originally from Rybnik, but now lives in Wroclaw, where she is developing her musical career. Initially fascinated by deep techno, she began to lean towards faster sounds as time passed, even incorporating trance accents into her sets. Her performances are devoid of compromise, and she prioritizes quality and originality - which makes her an exceptional fit at ANIMA.

Despite her strong onstage personality, Hekato is an introverted soul who expresses her emotions through music, while taking listeners on a deep sonic journey.  

We cannot wait to share her sound with you ~

To celebrate the union, Hekato has recorded podcast #004 for us - Full of her uncompromising sound and relentlessly beautiful spirit.

You can find the podcast link below, and also on Soundcloud. If you want to catch her live, she will be joined by two other ANIMA residents at MUENZE on New Years Even in Berlin, and also a resident showcase at Tresor’s New Faces on Valentine’s day 2024  ~

Welcome to the family, Hekato 💜

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Jannik Aßfalg - Elixir of Life
Lucas Sosa (AR) - Gitaneo Intenso
Berkel - Orbis (Original Mix)
Rethe - Rocket Science (unreleased)
Tom Healey - Muted Wicks 
Bernossi -  Mein WIlle (Lucas Sosa (AR) Remix) 
Throbbing Head (Original Mix) [KL022]
Rethe - Vulcan (unreleased)
Pakard - Just Another Race [CTDGTL006]
Lucas Sosa (AR) - 5AM (Original Mix)
Rill - Cosmic Pulse
Paul Hauck & IGLO - Early Life
Rill - Swarm
Pakard - Driving Fast [CTDGTL006]
Paul Hauck & IGLO - Sutras
Burden - Pizzicata
Tascamboy - Kazery [MASTER]
Enkō - Loas
KUSS - Nocturnal Contrast
Regent - Off Agenda
OFF/GRID - No Brainer
Mislaw - Flights Of Fancy (unreleased)
DJ Dextro - Gerundio (Original Mix)
Concussion - Synthetic Samba
Dorian Gray - The High of the Idols (Original Mix)
Kameliia - Apart (Original Mix)
Alte Seele (Vril & Marcel Dettmann Bass Mix)

ANIMA #004 - Hekato

Recorded Live in Berlin on 22 Jul 2024 for Pattern Berlin

Link to Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/QTYJDiHAiAQ?t=1s
@pattern-berlin

PATTERN： Selection 98 - Mike Larry

Marseille-born Hemka says “Music plays a vital role in my life. It allows me to clear my head, to express my feelings: my joys, my sorrows, my anger. All that I very often have trouble communicating in a general way.” Growing up in a musical family Hemka’s career path is not something of an odd choice, rather the opposite. Playing bass guitar as a teenager and later on experimenting with two turntables and a mixer, she understood she belonged in the club. Being a DJ and techno producer felt as much as a positive challenge as coming home. Since 2014, her talent behind the decks has allowed her to share the bill with the biggest names across Europe, Latin America and Russia, including legendary stages such as the Berghain, the Tresor or the Rex Club, as well as major festivals such as Awakenings.
Her musical career has taken off since 2017 with "The mystery of the black flamingo", which was released on Float Records. Since then, the French artist has released on many renowned labels such as Mutual Rytm, Token, Rekids, Bpitch, Symbolism, Noise Manifesto and even Skryptom with a collaboration with Ben Sims. Her compositions are fast-paced and frantic, still containing enough psychedelic and mystifying elements to sweep away the listener - which constitutes her very original production style. Ambitious and goal driven, she launched her own label called “Nerudo” in 2022, on which she has already released 2 EPs.

IG : www.instagram.com/hemka_music/
SC : @hemka
BC : nerudorecords.bandcamp.com/

BLURCAST 26 | HEMKA

The Rotterdam-based label and agency On Board Music proudly marks its 10-year anniversary with a carefully curated compilation of likeminded artists. This milestone release showcases those who have shaped the label's sound and identity, while also setting the tone for the years to come. On Board 10 features nine tracks on vinyl, complemented by five exclusive digital bonus tracks.

The collection traverses a diverse spectrum: from the immersive depths of Altinbas' atmospheric journey Submersion to the intricate, rhythmic craftsmanship of Polygonia's drum-workout Broken Temptation, and from GiGi FM's ethereal dub-techno exploration Maova and Dorisburg's percussive, Nordic-techno gem Sensorik. The release blends introspective meditativeness with dancefloor-ready energy - a balance between home listening and club environments. It's atmospheric, trippy, dubby, broken, ambient, techno - all the sounds that define the essence On Board Music.

Release date vinyl/digital: March 31 / April 4, 2025
Distributed by: Clone
Mastered by: Enisslab Studio in Rome
Visual and design by: Artur Olès
© On Board Music 2025

Released by:
On Board Music
Release date:
4 April 2025

Justine Perry - Apparition

Atlántico 04 - Bandcamp Only: https://milagrosamusicmedia.bandcamp.com/album/atlantico-milagrosa04

Telegrama - Atlantico [Milagrosa04]

Architect is a Georgian DJ and producer known for his raw underground techno sound, powerful basslines, deep textures, and solid grooves. His journey began with a split EP on Synergie, followed by the acclaimed “Duplicity” EP, which gained support from international artists. Constantly evolving, he pushes musical boundaries and secures his place in the underground scene. Architect performs at international festivals and events, sharing his innovative and captivating sound with a wider audience.

SC : https://on.soundcloud.com/NdBLEGPBlv7K8IAMx9
IG: https://www.instagram.com/architect.msc

BLURCAST 58 | ARCHITECT

Roulita is an emerging artist constantly seeking sound innovation and new artistic expressions.
Immersed in the vibrant Parisian scene, Roulita has managed to carve out her own musical identity, drawing from a broad range of influences. Self-taught and fearless, she stands out with her unique flair and passion for digging deep into tracks,  unearthing innovative sound gems to craft one-of-a-kind sets that take her audience on a journey.
Techno, mental, percussive, organic, minimal, breakbeat... she loves to explore,  finding coherence in these different genres and never limiting herself to just one style. She also explores micro-minimal and tech house, genres she holds particularly dear.
Recently invited to open the legendary Berghain, she shared the stage with renowned artists such as Yanamaste, Olivia Mendez, Steffi, Don Williams, Sol Ortega, Ben Sims, u.r.trax, Efdemin, Frederic, Tekilatex, Temudo, Philippa Pacho, Blue Hour, Setaoc Mass, Chlär, Zisko, Sciahri, Justyn Nell, Vinvar, and many more!
Through her performances, she embodies the new generation of female DJs who push boundaries, delivering a message, energy, and artistic intent.

SC : https://on.soundcloud.com/mGbwHSc6nw04koJZ5P
IG : https://www.instagram.com/rou.li.ta/

BLURCAST 62 | ROULITA

Gradient

Every Version of You

Track: Bone Collector
Artist(s): Arta Fact
Label: Solid Tracks Records
Catalog: SOLID028
Release Date: 06 November 
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Mastering:  conordalton_mastering
Artwork: x3nobaby

Social media links Artist:
SC/IG
https://on.soundcloud.com/xFuSBNUG8hN5gt241P
https://on.soundcloud.com/UWSVrrPXCn3P79Tz4Y
https://on.soundcloud.com/IZSNoEbJVBPcDD2btT

Social media links Label:
SC/IG
https://www.instagram.com/artafact_/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/silentg_berlin/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/kaltblume_/?hl=en

Every Version of You

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