TAKEOVERS

This week we have a special take over from none other than the kick-ass German feminist Dj collective @zena.kollective. Expect a week of amazing high-energy mixes covering a range of different sounds, moods, and frequencies. 

First up with have Maeris bringing us a mix of 30min HITT and a 5min cooldown as a manifestation of her reoccurring urge to dance. Through this mix, she gives you an intense variation of breakbeats and industrial techno from her favorite artists. 

More about Zena: 

“ZENA is a feminist DJ collective based in Heidelberg, Germany which aims to counteract stereotypes and gender roles, support FLINTA-Artists in Club cultures and create an overall more diverse music scene.
Since 2019 the four members have been actively influencing the local music scene by playing at clubs, hosting their own parties and participating in cultural & political events.
Through ZENA Parties, the four members try set an example for the overly male music scene and club owners, by understanding that having a good time and therefor a successful event goes beyond the musical aspect.
Creating a Safer-Space atmosphere not only for guests but also for artists and having a diverse line up is a must-be! It forms the way we perceive each other, it works against internalized prejudice structures and determines the future of the electronic music scene and the safety of our night life.
Since the pandemic the collective has been staying present and creating a growing community through social media, focusing on their weekly Soundcloud podcast series where FLINTA-Artist all around the world are invited to introduce themselves and show their music.
Last summer ZENA hosted a small two-day interdisciplinary art festival-RAUMSPINNERIN.
Currently they are working on publishing a Magazine working together with local artists, which will be published in the following months.
That being said Paula, Nadine, Sofia & Marie are keeping themselves busy for you guys and can’t wait to get you dancing and connecting again, hopefully this summer and beyond.”

ZENA KOLLECTIVE TAKE OVER 001 - Maeris

For the next mix in the fantastic Zena takeover, we have none other than Naria.

For Naria when she is alone at home in front of the decks she gets a completely different vibe than in the club and in front of people. The songs she has chosen are mostly ones she has had in her collection for a long time. Now, after this long break, she somehow rediscovered them.

ZENA KOLLECTIVE TAKEOVER 002 - Naria

Next up in our hot hot takeover by the Zena Kollective, we have Olivia. 

This mix aims to bring you some deep, electronic and groovy vibes as well as some acid and melodic sounds. After recording a lot of mixes lately this one was really hard on her. So she decided to just play whatever felt right in this moment.

ZENA KOLLECTIVE TAKEOVER 003 - Olivia

Last but definitely not least in our Zena Kollective takeover we have  Solè Fìa.

For this set Solė Fía gives us a spontaneous but classic move. Her heart, being in sync with the beat,  dancing and mixing in her living room. Bringing memories back with catchy melodies. Missing summer and the sun. Imagining happy dancing crowds, hugging, kissing and laughing. And totally forgetting to push the REC button. Luckily in the middle of her original mix, she started the recording. So now you happily have the pleasure to enjoy this closing of her set.

ZENA KOLLECTIV TAKEOVER 004 - Solè Fìa

AMPFEMININE has arrived to stimulate and arouse the creatives lurking in the darker corners of Rotterdam. We aim to add a lovely variety of color behind the decks and add the feminine energy that is missing in the power dynamics that are currently in place.

A dancefloor of bodies interacting and reacting, reminding each other of their physicality. With Rotterdam as our base, we curate events and play music, different to the sounds you’ve heard before. We will turn the volumes up and raise the levels of standard for what a party means and eventually shatter the glass ceiling. We aim at the production and reproduction of radical dancefloors and events which foster safety for all who may enter. Come and overexpress with us and let us blur your vision on what you are told the world is meant to look and sound like.

Camgurl
@c_a_m_g_u_r_l

Nala Brown
@nalabr0wn

Deborah X
@deborah_x

BELLA HALL
@bella_hall

Soft Break
@softbreak