Back&forth Podcast Series

For the inaugural episode of Back&forth podcast series, we are presenting a two hour studio recorded mix by Tbilisi based DJ 3AM aka Ana Marjanidze, who was the first guest of our event series.
Ana's mixes always tell a story by evolving from one sphere to another, expressing profound and colourful sounds. She is trying to remain genuine and create connection with people, giving them emotions and feelings, which are product of personal development.

@ana-marjanidze

Back&forth Podcast 01: 3AM

For the second episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a two hour studio recorded mix by Amares, who was the second guest of our event series.
AMARES represents the artistic journey of Mariam Kajaia, a DJ hailing from Tbilisi, Georgia. Infused with a deep passion for music, she draws inspiration from a diverse array of influences, weaving together elements of hypnotic, psychedelic, tribal, and trance genres to shape her unique identity.
Her sets serve as a medium for storytelling, crafting emotional narratives that guide through transformative and experimental realms - it becomes an exploration of emotions and an invitation to experience the unknown.

@amares_1

Back&forth Podcast 02: Amares

For the third episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 90 minutes studio recorded mix by Yerevan based DJ kazmir00, who is also in charge of Back&forth's visual identity.
kazmir00 is a multidisciplinary artist whose endeavors evolve around the digital realms, embodying the 21st century lifestyle. With a methodical and minimalistic approach, he explores the cusp of art and technology, crafting captivating experiences that pay homage to artistic traditions while embracing the ever-changing present and thoughtfully anticipating the future. As a DJ, kazmir00 curates musical journeys, through diverse genres while offering his personal approach to sound shape.

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 03: kazmir00

For the fourth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a two-hour excerpt from Bassil b2b Miyako's four-hour opening set, recorded live at THEØFFICE on our third event in May 2024.
From ambient/experimental works to deep and driving sounds, this excerpt gives a taste of the special night we all shared together.

@bassilmusic
@eusoualto536805237

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 04: Bassil b2b Miyako

For the fifth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting Mixtinct's two-hour opening set, recorded live at THEØFFICE on June 14th, 2024.
Introducing Mixtinct (aka mveq), his love and devotion to the electronic music scene are essential elements of his identity as an artist. Since the late 1990s, Mixtinct has been a crucial part of the development of club-culture in Armenia, cultivating a distinct and unpredictable style, drawing from a vast knowledge of electronic dance music, and an endless curiosity for exploring various genres. Through his music, he channels his innermost thoughts and emotions, providing a rare glimpse into the creative moments that are born within him.
In the hands of Mixtinct, the dance floor becomes a portal to another dimension, where sound and rhythm reign supreme. As an artist, he stands at the forefront of a new era of electronic music, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inspiring others to do the same. Mixtinct's innovative approach to music creation is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and his performances are not to be missed.

@mixtinct

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 05: Mixtinct

As a farewell to summer or anything you may want to say goodbye to, for the sixth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 90-minute studio recorded mix by BLNDFLD.

BLNDFLD is the deep techno alias of Tbilisi-based DJ and producer Guram Gharibashvili. Gaining recognition with successful releases on Circular Limited and Kvlto Records, BLNDFLD has established a reputation as a producer of refined taste, known for nurturing atmospheric and deep sounds.
BLNDFLD has performed at prominent local venues such as Tes, Cafe-Gallery, and Kibe, while also making his mark internationally with performances at Laut Club in Barcelona. As the co-founder of Tbilisi-based record label Spira Records, he plays a key role in nurturing and promoting deep techno within the local scene.

@blndfld

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 06: BLNDFLD

The seventh episode of our podcast series is a 60-minute studio recorded mix by Ketato M, full of mind-bending rhythms and sounds.

Ketato M, based in Tbilisi, Georgia, is passionate about discovering new sounds across various genres, infusing her mixes with unique combinations that captivate listeners and fill the dancefloor with energy. For Ketato M, music is a revolutionary force that allows her to transform her emotions into energetic experiences on the dancefloor. Her sets are meticulously crafted to evoke dynamism and excitement, defined by her innovative approach to mixing and her relentless pursuit of new sounds.

Ketato M:
SC: @qeta-modebadze-463350059
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ketato.m/

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 07: Ketato M

The eight podcast of our series welcomes local powerhouse Hopdop, who has prepared a one-hour mix, with his unique blend of energy and mystique.

Originally from Yerevan, Davit Sukiasyan aka Hopdop quickly became a key player in the Armenian electronic music community, hosting underground parties that developed a cult following, co-founding Loopdeville festival, a beloved fixture on the techno calendar, and the belated Poligraf club.
He is also our mastering engineer and has an EP coming up on the label. 

Hopdop:
SC: @t_story_matters
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hopdop_d/

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 08: Hopdop

For the ninth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 60-minute studio recorded mix by Is, an electronic music producer and DJ based in Armenia. 

Her entry into the field occurred with live performances of ambient music. Her love for crafting stories led her to take on a journey into dance floor-oriented music. Over the past years Is has shaped and developed her sound full of sharp and subtle, airy yet deep and hypnotic textures, deeply rooted and inspired by the elements of nature and life.

Is:
SC: @is-iiisssss
IG: https://www.instagram.com/arpy.h/

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 09: Is

The tenth episode of our podcast series welcomes Nitromi Galien. As she describes, the mix is a "1 and a half hours of my personal celestial ceremony connecting the ambient energies of the Earth with the cosmic energies of the Universe including a meditative sound at the end of the journey. This story was created with the pure intention of healing and calming the Soul of the listener. Enjoy <3"

Nitromi Galien is a genuinely passionate Techno artist, spirit and founder of the hypnotic project On The Mission. She was born in Slovakia in Central Europe, but her home is the entire planet Earth.
Nitromi embarked on her musical journey in 2020 as a producer, releasing her first tracks independently. A year later, she became a digital storyteller with a unique sound and narrative-driven sets, reaching the international audience also in European cities such as Amsterdam, Milan, Barcelona or Halle in Germany.

Nitromi Galien:
SC: @nitromigalien
IG: www.instagram.com/nitromi.galien

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 10: Nitromi Galien

For the eleventh episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 60-minute studio recorded mix by Moksha.

Based in Paris and resident at Macadam club in Nantes, Moksha is an electronic music seeker. Master of a universe compared to none other, he weaves his dark aesthetic and tribal rhythm into an intense power. His DJ performances are characterized by a wide experience of the musical spectrum and as an invitation to a ceremonial approach of the dance floor.

Moksha:
SC: @mokshaandrogyne
IG: www.instagram.com/m_o_k_s_h_a_666

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 11: Moksha

The twelfth episode of our podcast series welcomes RedPing, with a 90-minute studio recorded mix.

Based in Yerevan, RedPing is a relentless explorer of electronic soundscapes and a dramatic storyteller. With a signature blend of hypnotic energy and raw intensity, he crafts a sonic journey where deep, driving rhythms meet charged atmospheres. A selector with an instinct for the unexpected, RedPing guides the night with a profound connection to the heartbeat of the scene.

RedPing:
SC: @reeedping
IG: www.instagram.com/redping.pcm

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 12: RedPing

For the thirteenth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 90-minute studio recorded mix by Kim Kenis.

Natural consequence is a key phrase for Brussels-born DJ Kim Kenis.  Raised by a drummer, it’s no coincidence that she easily stays in time as she strings together gems from along the genre spectrum. Known and loved as someone who pretty much can’t stop dancing once she starts, it was only a matter of time before she channeled this endurance behind the decks.  Whether sending stargazers into the ether with her ambient selections or getting hearts and bass thumping on the dancefloor with her minimalistic techno sets, Kim brings a bewitching tenderness to her DJ-ing that quickly caught the attention of the Belgian scene.

With the tenacity of a historian deep in an archive, she’s had a near-prolific output of thoughtful, studied radio mixes since 2019 (Refuge Worldwide FM, WAV, Radio Sofa) and an interesting club & festival schedule (Waking Life, Horst Arts & Music, Paradise City, Listen! Festival, Funke, …).

Kim Kenis:
SC: @kimkenis
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimkenis_

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 13: Kim Kenis

The fourteenth episode of our podcast series welcomes Paris-based DJ Maemm, co-founder of the collective "La Taquinerie" and a resident DJ at the Parisian club La Gare, Le Gore on Thursdays, with a 60-minute studio recorded mix.

Maemm shapes her sets with various atmospheres, aiming to create immersive journeys rooted in narrative.
Influenced by a hypnotic techno style with sometimes psychedelic overtones, she also draws inspiration from ambient music and more experimental genres. Her passion for exploring new sounds allows her to enrich her musical universe and remain in constant evolution. 
She has shared the stage with renowned artists such as DJ Nobu, GiGi FM, Zadig, or Kerrie and has recently performed at legendary Berghain.

Maemm:
SC: @mmaemm
IG: www.instagram.com/maemm___

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 14: Maemm

For the fifteenth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 75-minute studio recorded mix by hsnbr.

John Harutyunyan, aka hsnbr, is a producer and DJ crafting deep, hypnotic, and psychedelic soundscapes rooted in groove and subtle motion. His music is driven by atmosphere — textured, immersive, and slow-burning — inviting both introspection and dancefloor connection. With releases on Back&forth and Crescent London, hsnbr continues to shape a distinct sonic narrative that moves between shadow and light. This mix captures that vision: patient, trippy, and grounded.

hsnbr:
SC: @hsnbr
IG: www.instagram.com/hsnbr.uncertainty

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 15: hsnbr

The sixteenth episode of our podcast series welcomes Yerevan-based DJ Lychee, resident at Diaries and stardust, with a 75-minute studio recorded mix.

A key figure in Yerevan's scene, Lychee brings honest passion and authenticity to her sound, blending her love for the golden age of trance with raw driving basslines, crisp drums and swampy textures. 
Her music has been a part of experiences in Copenhagen's Den Anden Side, France's Macadam and Berlin's Mala Junta and SYNOID.

Lychee:
SC: @lychee_lychee
IG: www.instagram.com/lych.e.e/

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 16: Lychee

Ahead of our two-year anniversary event this Friday, we are presenting a 60-minute studio-recorded mix by our founder and curator Yhii, that aims to capture the essence of Back&forth, with its constant ebbs and flows. A stripped-back reflection of motion, repetition, and quiet persistence.

Yhii:
SC: @yhii
IG: www.instagram.com/yhii_cloistral/

Back&forth Podcast 17: Yhii

The eighteenth episode of our podcast series welcomes Katra, with a 110-minute studio recorded mix that traverses loopy, hypnotic, and psychedelic techno, driven by his passion for deep and minimal sound.

Hailing from Athens, Katra embarked on his musical journey in the early 2000s, delving into vinyl collecting across a wide range of musical genres. Through his regular presence in local venues such as Astron, Six Dogs, Smut and his own event series Soft Crush, Katra has been established as a distinctive voice within Athens’ underground scene.

Katra:
SC: @katradj
IG: www.instagram.com/anthony__katra/

Back&forth Podcast 18: Katra

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