Tresor New Faces hosted by Cecilia Tosh

“Kotti Island Disc” is a collaborative concept album which provides a foundation for the overall project “Kotti Island”, a multimedia exhibition at Kottbusser Tor in Berlin in January 2023. In collaboration with ten artists, various conceptual tracks were produced that are inspired by Kottbusser Tor. The multifaceted environment of “Kotti”, as it is locally known, offers an ideal surface upon which to play with and emphasize auditory details that can stimulate the way we imagine what this place means.

This exploration of Kottbusser Tor began with a series of field recordings made by the musician Cecilia Tosh, who is also the artistic director of “Kotti Island”. These field recordings, which create space in between extremes, form the basis of the album. They are collected snapshots, some of which have been sonically
de-contextualised, while others directly reproduce what was recorded—sometimes interpreting, sometimes documenting. The result is a sample pack composed of ambient recordings (which have been barely edited), edited recordings (which have been re-worked), shorter loops (percussive to melodic elements and basses) and vocalists (newspaper articles, online reports, Wikipedia entries and the artist’s own texts).

The composition of each track was preceded by a meeting with Cecilia Tosh at Kottbusser Tor, where the space was analysed in both auditory and visual terms and the atmosphere was absorbed. Afterwards, each participating artist received an individual sample pack with the field recordings as well as video clips depicting everyday situations at Kottbusser Tor made by Juma Hamdo and Jaś Miszewski. While the sample pack was meant as an inspiration, each artist was also required to use at least one element from it when composing.

“Kotti Island Disc” includes ten musical interpretations that show Kotti as a diverse and lively place. The project is intended as an artistic snapshot of a place in a constant state of flux. It is, furthermore, an invitation to participate in an auditory journey through Kottbusser Tor accompanied by ten very different artists.

PARTICIPANTS
Zettka, Ray Kajioka, Cecilia Tosh, Philipp Gorbachev, Jon Hester, Sofie Superflyin Jackson, .VRIL, Kat Davids, Rocko Garoni, Solid Traveller

SAMPLE PACK
Barış Aydınlı, Cecilia Tosh, Nicola Sangs

Kotti Island Disc - An Auditive Snapshot (Out on Tresor Records)

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“Kotti Island Disc” is a collaborative concept album which provides a foundation for the overall project “Kotti Island”, a multimedia exhibition at Kottbusser Tor in Berlin in January 2023. In collaboration with ten artists, various conceptual tracks were produced that are inspired by Kottbusser Tor. The multifaceted environment of “Kotti”, as it is locally known, offers an ideal surface upon which to play with and emphasize auditory details that can stimulate the way we imagine what this place means.

This exploration of Kottbusser Tor began with a series of field recordings made by the musician Cecilia Tosh, who is also the artistic director of “Kotti Island”. These field recordings, which create space in between extremes, form the basis of the album. They are collected snapshots, some of which have been sonically 
de-contextualised, while others directly reproduce what was recorded—sometimes interpreting, sometimes documenting. The result is a sample pack composed of ambient recordings (which have been barely edited), edited recordings (which have been re-worked), shorter loops (percussive to melodic elements and basses) and vocalists (newspaper articles, online reports, Wikipedia entries and the artist’s own texts).

The composition of each track was preceded by a meeting with Cecilia Tosh at Kottbusser Tor, where the space was analysed in both auditory and visual terms and the atmosphere was absorbed. Afterwards, each participating artist received an individual sample pack with the field recordings as well as video clips depicting everyday situations at Kottbusser Tor made by Juma Hamdo and Jaś Miszewski. While the sample pack was meant as an inspiration, each artist was also required to use at least one element from it when composing.

“Kotti Island Disc” includes ten musical interpretations that show Kotti as a diverse and lively place. The project is intended as an artistic snapshot of a place in a constant state of flux. It is, furthermore, an invitation to participate in an auditory journey through Kottbusser Tor accompanied by ten very different artists.

PARTICIPANTS
Zettka, Ray Kajioka, Cecilia Tosh, Philipp Gorbachev, Jon Hester, Sofie Superflyin Jackson, .VRIL, Kat Davids, Rocko Garoni, Solid Traveller

SAMPLE PACK
Barış Aydınlı, Cecilia Tosh, Nicola Sangs

BANDCAMP

Zettka - Sınır Dış

Ray Kajioka - From All Corners

Blend

Cecilia Tosh - Blend

Philipp Gorbachev - The Underground

Jon Hester - Walking In Circles

Introducing our next Mixtape guest: @cecilia_berlin! 📼

Cecilia Tosh, a German-Mozambican artist and entrepreneur, is a driving force in Berlin's music scene. As a co-founder of SEV and CURA Berlin, she nurtures emerging DJs and producers within the club culture.🎵

Drawing inspiration from Detroit Techno and Dub Techno, Cecilia creates sets that immerse listeners in deep, trippy grooves. Her debut EP „Run With The Wolves“ was released on her own label, SEV Records, in 2020. Her residency at Tresor, where she curates the event „New Faces“ and her multiple gigs at renowned Berlin clubs such as Berghain, About Blank and Wilde Renate and regular appearances at HÖR showcase her exceptional talent.✨But also notable international events like Garbicz Festival, Sputnik in Tel Aviv, Pergamon in Jerusalem, and Crie de la Mouette in Toulouse have had the pleasure to host her. 

Cecilia Tosh, a multifaceted force in Berlin's techno landscape, captivates audiences with her sonic vision and unwavering passion. Get ready for an immersive experience where sound takes center stage.🎚🖤

SPND20 Mixtape by Cecilia Tosh

We are delighted to welcome Berlin based Cecelia Tosh (@cecilia_berlin), German/Mozambican artist and entrepreneur. She is Co-Founder of the agency CURA Berlin. 

Cecilia is co-curator of “New Faces” at Tresor Berlin and is known for her multifaceted journeys at Berghain or HÖR. Her sets have a constant groove, are deep, trippy and yet very colorful. She can be seen at various festival stages this Summer and her first Canada tour is coming up in September. 

Cecilia initiated and curated the exhibition and album Kotti Island Disc (Released on Tresor Records in May 23). Where she releases her new track next to .VRIL, Jon Hester, Ray Kaijoka, Philipp Gorbachev and more.

Follow:

SC: https://soundcloud.com/cecilia_berlin
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia.tosh/
Kotti Island Disc: https://tresorberlin.bandcamp.com/album/kotti-island-disc-an-auditive-snapshot

MNMT 379 : Cecilia Tosh

Live Recording from my closing in the vault for the Tresor New Faces Series, hosted by @cecilia_berlin.

Salty DJ @ Tresor Berlin 27.09.23 (Closing Set - Vinyl Only)

My opening set from Tresor 27/09/23! First 20 minutes recorded on room mic only but I wanted to share the whole experience. Full Recording starts at 21 minutes. Dive deep through my vinyl and digital collection!

Freya K. @ Tresor 27.09.2023 (opening set)

Emerging DJ and producer Cecilia Tosh has a keen ear for sleek and streamlined sonic combinations. Her sets, just as much as her own compositions, are testaments to her love for well-oiled structures and engineerings. A regular of Tresor, where she’s learned to hone her skills and precision, Tosh delivers brilliant sonic journeys one after the other, and her introductory RYC mix shall just live up to that - much deserved - hype. Swinging the pendulum betwixt luminescent melodies and under-the-radar dub moves, she certainly knows one or two things about steering a crowd into ecstatic abandon. But enough talking, we’ll leave it at that and just let the magic do the rest. 

soundcloud.com/cecilia_berlin

Reclaim Your City  

Reclaim Your City 578 | Cecilia Tosh

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

Download Available
Enjoy

Perfo @ Tresor Berlin New Faces 20.03.24

Live recording of my opening set for Tresor New Faces. Hope you enjoy <3

MOONCHILD @ Tresor Berlin 19.06.2024

Here is the recording from my set at Tresor, on a “New Faces” night curated by Cecilia Tosh.

The club was packed and the energy on the dancefloor was already incredible before I started playing. With that in mind, I tried to keep my set as dynamic as possible, often choosing contrast over coherence. The bpm and mixing style are also faster than my usual.

I hope you can re-experience some of that club energy through this recording. A big thanks to Cecilia for giving me the opportunity to express myself in this mythical club.

Until next time!

Max Dewavrin @TRESOR Berlin - New Faces - 19.06.24

Cecilia Tosh is a Berlin-based artist, curator, and community builder. Her sound is defined by steady grooves and an atmospheric, playful depth, guiding listeners through layered, evolving journeys. Since 2022, she has been a resident DJ at Tresor Berlin.

Beyond performing, she develops interdisciplinary projects exploring the relationship between sound, space, and urban dynamics. Her past work includes Kotti Island Disc, a large-scale exhibition and concept album released on Tresor Records, and CURA Berlin, a cultural open-air venue. She is currently furthering her research in the Art in Context master’s program at UdK Berlin, focusing on public space and immersive sound concepts.

This mix captures her high-energy side—an approach she loves when letting go and having fun. Keeping the playlist spontaneous made the recording process even more enjoyable.

@cecilia_berlin

Track List
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Jonas Kopp & Pulso: Respuesta
Najel Monteiro: Untitled
Red Rooms: Undercover Expeditions
Peryl - The Purist
Uvall - Dismantle
Risa Taniguchi - Is Black Your Favourite Colour
Decka: (unreleased)
mode_1: Dusty Room
Alexander Johansson and Mattias Fridell- Angrepp
Linear System: Transparent Reports
Delano Legito: Lost Entry
Obstructor: Irresponsible
Matrixxman: Boss Loop V69
Dj Dextro: Cognitive Frequency
Lewis Fautzi: Confused
Planetary Assault Systems: Rip The Cut (Luke Slater Remix 2)
Phil Berg: Psykick
Soulmate - Filter (Body Mix)
PTHGN: Mercd N Robbed





BCCO Mix Series 542: Cecilia Tosh

Nachtipod drifts skyward.
A tender journey by @katharina-davids & @cecilia_berlin rich in feeling and detail. Somewhere in the mix, each of them has hidden one of their own tracks. We’ve been guessing ever since - maybe you will too?

A glimpse of what’s to come when they take the stage in Olganitz to perform their live set.

@callshopradio

Davids & Tosh // Nachtipod for NACHTI 2025

Cecilia Tosh - Dark Vibration

Feierabend

I made a Mix for Frisky Radio (NYC) in December 2019. 
It's a selection of dub and deep techno tunes this time –
some of my actual favorites in there! 

Hope you enjoy! <3

https://www.friskyradio.com/show/berlin_beep/12-03-2019

Frisky Radio (NYC) / Berlin Beep 03.12.19

HÖR Berlin - January 13 2021

#techno #dub #fieldrecordings 

03.05. The Button Factory, Dublin 🇮🇪
16.05. Dark Matter, Berlin 📍
24.05. Tresor, Berlin 📍
14.06. Tresor West
28.06. LAS Festival Poland

📩 booking: tom@lb-agency.net

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