contact@playedby.club

http://playedby.club/


Vinyl and digital independent record label.
 
Online social platform promoting underground music and the Romanian sound.
 
Event promoter based in Bucharest with international echo.

Helena Hauff! Du rufst an, ich leg auf.
Booking:
chloe at annexagency.co.uk
The Americas:
cara at liaisonartists.com

Member of Black Sites
Member of Hypnobeat
Member of children of leir

This is my official soundcloud page every other entry on any social networking site purporting to be me is either a fan page or somebody else pretending to be me!

BOOKING CONTACT: 

benny@stillhotberlin.com

FOR BOOKINGS IN ROMANIA:
ionut@cyclic.ro // tel:0721381922

You can become a fan here: 
www.facebook.com/mihaipopoviciu1
www.instagram.com/mihai_popoviciu

WEBSITE: 
www.stillhotberlin.com

BIO: 
	
	Every artist has a signature. Mihai Popoviciu is no exception. For over a decade the amiable Romanian producer and DJ has built a body of work characterised by deep grooves, crisp precision, and irresistible energy.
	Mihai's singular vision was born in his home town Sibiu (still his home base) which, at the time, lay on the fringes of Europe's thriving dance scene. It was the early '90s. Electronic music was flooding London, Ibiza, Berlin but only a trickle reached his ears. "We would tape German TV shows onto cassette and listen over and over," he recalls.
	With no clubs, record shops or dance culture to speak of Mihai's dream of being an electronic artist seemed remote. He studied architecture and briefly worked in the field, but it was house and techno, not house-building, that was his true calling . "I couldn't DJ, because there were no clubs," he says with a chuckle. But he could buy software, so he started making records. Lots of records. Sometimes one per day, for months on end. The work of the determined young artist began to catch people's ears. His first track was signed to International Deejay Gigolo in 2005, and dozens of releases followed on imprints including Bondage, Highgrade, Poker Flat, Bedrock, Dessous and also his own label Cyclic, established in 2012.
	This calm determination became Mihai's trademark as his career blossomed from production to DJing. After honing is skills in the studio he learned to DJ (on borrowed decks) and began drawing attention in Romania and across Europe. Playing international gigs was a big move for someone who grew up only seeing clubs on TV but Mihai stepped up with professional aplomb. His CV now includes the best clubs in Europe and around the world, from Berghain and Watergate in Berlin; to London's Fabric and The Egg; to D-Edge, São Paulo; DC-10, Ibiza; and more.
	Mihai's ambition with every track and every DJ set, is to transmit the joy and energy that fuels his dream. "It feels great to see people dancing, smiling, having a good time. No matter what I do, that's the main thing." 
	He is equally at home in underground clubs or on festival stages. The one thing that stays the same is his artistry and irresistible delight in music. "Mihai was on his sound from the beginning," says friend and booking agent Benny Grauer. "It has a unique quality. Any time you hear it you know, "That's Mihai". He's done it for years, and it is perfect."

INFO / BOOKINGS

info@illusionizemusic.com

ATHENA - Zenon | Bush Prog | Dark Prog 🐉

Originally from Germany and now based in Australia, ATHENA is an electrifying DJ and producer whose sound is a captivating fusion of deep, tribal, and earthy frequencies with hypnotic, minimal, and progressive textures. Drawing heavy inspiration from influential labels like Zenon Records, Universal Tribe Records, and Weapon Records, her music resonates with body, mind and soul, oscillating between immersive grooves and explosive moments that create a profound connection with listeners.

As a producer, ATHENA crafts intricate, psychedelic textures that embody the spirit of progressive trance, minimal techno, and dark psytrance. Her tracks take listeners on an atmospheric journey, blending deep, driving basslines with intricate layers of sound to create an ever-evolving landscape that mesmerizes and transports. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, she fuses precision with passion, delivering sets that keep the energy rising on the dancefloor while captivating audiences with her immersive sonic storytelling.

With four years of experience playing at a diverse array of events and festivals, both in Australia and internationally, she has quickly made a name for herself. TranceNdance 2023, Lost In Between 2023 & 2024, Eclectic Collective, Berlin Calling, Orisis Gathering 2023, and events in India. She’s also shared the stage with renowned artists such as KOBI, Twisted Siblings, Megapixel, Zen mechanics and lots more. 

Through her work with Merkaba’s Hawaii retreat (2024), she has honed her technical skills, taking her production to the next level. She’s currently working on her debut tracks, featuring grounded kick drums, powerful basslines, and psychedelic journeys that define her unique style. Every performance is a celebration of energy and innovation.

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