Stockholm raised/Berlin based, Philippa Pacho started her journey in the fold of the contraband Swedish party scene, followed by the beginning of a residency at Under Bron back in 2012, much of the subsequent decade spent perfecting her musical fusion of old and new. Co-conspirator of label and event series positivesouce (along with Blue Hour) and DJ double act STHLM Murder Girls (Johanna Schneider), her name has been slightly under the radar but steadily gaining traction and justifiably so. For her the mission is simple: she’s an ice-cool mover and wants to make her fans join the dance with her finger-on-the-pulse selections and slick, body-focused beats. Well, it would be hard not to follow that cue. For Bassiani Podcast 161, this techno-provocateur delivers muscle-flexing big room sound engineered to pack a full punch in the club, spacey loops for dancefloor dreamers, with a driving and seductive bassline that’s sure to quicken your pulse.

@philippapacho

Bassiani invites Philippa Pacho / Podcast #161

More than happy to share the live recording of my closing set at Tresor New Faces (hosted by Cecilia Tosh)

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Enjoy

Perfo @ Tresor Berlin New Faces 20.03.24

For my return to Open Ground, I had the idea to record my full set and post it online. Nothing can really describe that club, the sound system, the room accoustics, the way everything has been designed just breathes passion and dedication. Just amazing crew and always a treat to come back there.
The vibe there was absolutely amazing, and I guess you really just have to experience it on the spot to really get what it's like. 

But yea, here's the 3h30 journey we've embarked on there this 8th May, and I hope you enjoy it !

Altinbas at Open Ground 08-05-2024

Swedish DJ and label head Philippa Pacho began her career in the illegal party scene of Stockholm. As a resident of Under Bron since 2012, she has gone on to become one of the most in-demand DJs, renowned for her legendary marathon sets, razor sharp mixing, and powerful, radiant approach to techno.

About the mix Philippa said: 

“I tried to keep a ’festival in nature’ - theme whilst recording this, less peak moments and more groovy, hypnotic and repetitive/trippy, more leaning to what I would play at a closing set.”

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/philippapacho
https://www.instagram.com/philippapacho
https://positivesource.bandcamp.com/

MNMT 436 : Philippa Pacho

This next one comes by way of Olivia Mendez, a gifted DJ and insatiable vinyl lover, vinyl digger, whose groovy and mesmerising, techno emanates libertine energy from every pore. Growing up in France and influenced by Senegalese rhythms, early Detroit and the UK underground (where she cut her teeth for five long years). Her sound bridges cultures and genres, united by a shared affinity for beats, rhythm and the pursuit of a trance-like state. Her work strives to highlight a sonic kinship and broadcast a rendition of it seen through her own personal lens, that is, of someone whose own path has taken her from France and the UK to Germany, where she now lives and runs a tight ship, and frequently plays the usual list of big league venues. From her Berlin base, she’s founded DIG (Dust In Grooves), and co-created its sub-label DIG Curated alongside Chami, born out of a shared passion for uncovering the work of little known artists and preserving their sounds in circular form. She is also the founder of the FLINTA collective KONVENT, dedicated to establishing feminist cultural spaces through in situ music pieces and art interventions. Blending creativity, community, and a celebratory spirit, KONVENT provides enriching experiences while actively challenging patriarchal oppression. Politics, togetherness and music are the lifeblood of Mendez’s work, and her looping and groove-leaning sound the conduit through which her ethic manifests. Bassiani Podcast 239 marks the latest chapter, presenting this mission in its purest form: a two-hour journey weaving current aesthetics with nostalgic imprints. The progressive mix transitions from minimalistic rhythms to hypnotic, spacey, mental and groovy elements, punctuated by dreamy, suspended moments. This carefully paced journey is a condensed version of the type of progression she likes to explore in longer sets. 
Mastered by @raudra.

@olivia-mendez

Bassiani invites Olivia Mendez / Podcast #239

Responsible for a handful of head-turning releases via the likes of MORD, Hayes and Float Records this past couple of years, on-the-rise techno producer Mathys Lenne clocks in our series with a mindtrip that’ll knock your socks off. Championing a sound both deep-diving, rugged and hi-intensity thru and thru, the Frenchman treats us to a storm of steely firepower and post-apocalyptic brainwaves. His mix of cerebral wares and shape-shifting, industrial-informed machine talk takes us straight back to the heyday of raving, when the sound we all love was not just a merchandise, but meant a whole new perspective on the world as we knew it.

soundcloud.com/mathys_lenne

Reclaim Your City

Reclaim Your City 629 | Mathys Lenne

UNKLAR - 003 G( ORIGINAL MIX V2)

Ahead of this weekend’s Bassiani booking, Berghain resident Fadi Mohem delivers a masterful blend of large scale rhythms for Bassiani Podcast 247. Raised in the leafy suburb of Spandau, the native Berliner always had the very best of nightlife within easy reach: exposure to drum ‘n’ bass, Detroit, the dubby incarnations of Basic Channel and IDM meting out references for a personal distillation of sound that saw him go from techno acolyte and sound engineering student to folk mainstay in just a few years. A stint at cult vinyl purveyor Hard Wax and the tutelage and encouragement of Ben Klock (they met in 2016) have permeated his work even further. From his alma mater to Dekmantel and beyond, his is a lexicon comprised of rhythmic loops and heavily stylised snarls that ripple, echo and penetrate the body; a catalyst for mental and physical experience that’s forward-looking and deeply intuitive. This latest one’s a 92 minute compilation of Mohem’s favourite sounds, an avatar for his high-concept sonic palette, assembly line beats from this nonpareil Berlin selector.

@fadimohem

Bassiani invites Fadi Mohem / Podcast #247

RON ALBRECHT - QUIMERA PROJECT BASILAR SHOWCASE (12.04.25)

Sink into the memory of Closer's last Masada session on 24th May 2025, when Nastia Reigel immerged the crowd in raw machine funk and relentless 4x4 momentum!

Amidst a landscape defined by constant evolution, Nastia Reigel stands out with unwavering confidence, offering a strong musical foundation and a distinctive artistic vision that sets her apart. Each performance is a masterclass in precision and atmosphere: an enthralling fusion of propulsive rhythms and sharp textures that sweep listeners into her sonic world, leaving no detail untouched.

Commanding energy, refined elegance, and magnetic presence: a force with staying power, filled with high-impact material tailor-made for warehouse-level intensity. These aren't just functional floor tools — they evolve with rich textures and kaleidoscopic layers, pushing past convention.

https://www.soundcloud.com/nastiareigel
https://ra.co/dj/nastiareigel
https://www.instagram.com/nastiareigel
https://www.facebook.com/nastiareigel

CLOSERcast #097 - NASTIA REIGEL

Boss of the seminal Belgian techno imprint, Token, and absolute legend of the game, Kr!z returns to the series with a propulsive monster of a mix, ready to take you into the zone, halfway some demented inward dive and trance-inducing dance floor occultism. Boasting the kind of corrosive punch and textural maestria that’ve come to define his style, both elegant and tendinous, Kr!z dishes out a mind-altering treat of a sonic journey, packed to the rafters with spine-tingling climaxes and chiselled crescendos. As the true master of the craft he is, Kr!z unfolds his narrative like a sonic origami of sorts, preserving each twist and turn from easy spoiling and maintaining the kind of tension throughout that keeps you craving for that next bar like some mystic revelation. Thrilling as it gets.

soundcloud.com/tokenrecords


Reclaim Your City 652 | Kr!z

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@fusebrussels resident and Fuse Imprint label co-curator.

Bookings : laura@onboardmusic.net

Altinbas at Open Ground 08-05-2024

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