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 (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)

Mit der A2 gehts dann sofort wieder raus aus den Kissen und direkt nach vorne in die erste Reihe von The Hall. Techno Urgestein .Vril (@vril_01) und die talentierte Cecilia Tosh (@cecilia_berlin) haben sich für diesen Banger zusammen gesetzt und stimmen uns mit subtilen Botschaften auf „Fire In The River“ nachdenklich, während unsere Beine das nächste Paar Sneaker durchtreten.

Nachtiville 03 Vinyl

Nachtiville NV03 (Preview) A2 - Cecilia Tosh & .Vril - Fire In The River

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

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

This was my debut at Tresor from December last year, when I was closing the night with a lot of nerves, but even more friends were there supporting me for New Faces, hosted by Cecilia Tosh, who has been my techno older sister of sorts. It went way better than it did in my head, haha. I have been meaning to post it for a while, and though my sound is slightly different at the moment, this has various facets of techno and mannnny tracks I still love and play. I finally feel like I'm a better Dj than I ever was, the growth in the last 6 months musically but also emotionally has been monumental. I'm so thankful for all the inspiration from friends who are phenomenal artists as well as for the opportunities I've been presented with. For all those who are miserable with anxiety and self-doubt, be kind to yourself and you will see miracles happen in how you feel about your craft. I hope you enjoy this special gift from my heart to yours!

Tresor closing Pooja B (New Faces invited by Cecilia Tosh)

Cecilia Tosh op 't is GANK in Club Wintercircus - 12.04.2025
Debut in Belgium!
What a night! What a crowd! What a set!

Full line-up:
Mascotte & the Organ
Cecilia Tosh
James Ruskin
KADANS

Cecilia Tosh at GANK in Club WINTERCIRCUS 12.04.25

My sunrise contribution to Fusion Festival 2024. At Turmbühne.
After Fadi Mohem and before Azu Tiwaline. 

Thank you for the big love on the dancefloor. <3

Cecilia Tosh - Fusion Turmbühne 2024

Their live performance at Nachti 25 captured a rare alchemy—warm, immersive techno, layers folding into one another with measured grace, intimate in its details, expansive in its sweep.
Davids & Tosh strike yet again, and we are so proud to release their recording. To be continued…

Davids & Tosh LIVE // Nachtipod live from NACHTI 25

The term annex typically describes a structure joined to a main building, offering extra space or function. In this spirit, Tresor Records revives the ANNEX series with a new end-of-year collection that serves as an extension of the label and club’s output, adding to the creative life that has unfolded within Köpenicker Str. 70 over the past years.

Since the club moved in 2007, the Kraftwerk complex has been repurposed from its original use as a power station to fulfil multiple functions that bring people together to collaborate and congregate: Office, venue, club, exhibition space, and home to the Berlin Atonal festival, the Tresor Foundation, and the Academy of Subcultural Understanding. With the arrival of the Hard Wax record shop in 2023, the building now offers another way for the like-minded to come together and to share ideas in a common space.

ANNEX echoes the many roles of the building by fostering introduction, connection, and creation: all of the music within was created by individuals directly linked to Tresor: from club staff and residents to Hard Wax employees and long-time friends.

Across 28 tracks, the compilation unites artists from various backgrounds and generations, some collaborating for the first time, creating a moment in motion as Tresor heads into a new year.

Cecilia Tosh & .VRIL - One

Cecilia Tosh - Dark Vibration

Feierabend

I thought I gonna play a proper house set..

Thanks for the great vibes and thanks Garbicz for making this happen!

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Garbicz Festival 2019 | Buk Corner

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

This song lives from the wide pads. It
is melancholic without being dark and
surprises with the break beat elements.
It is the most emotional piece of the EP.

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It's a freshly married couple. Bluebeard
goes on a journey and gives his wife his
bunch of keys with the permission to
explore his entire lock, except for the
one key that is supposed to fit a notyet-
discovered door. It is the curiosity
of her older sisters that leads them to
discover what is behind the doors in
the Bluebeard‘s castle..

Cecilia Tosh - Not This Door (SEV Records)

HÖR Berlin - January 13 2021

#techno #dub #fieldrecordings 

12.11. Hosting: Round Table at Most Wanted Music
20.11. ARTE Concert, Chat with a DJ
28.11. Amigo, Ghent
29.11. Tanzhaus West, Frankfurt
01.12. Machines - Jam Session at TORTE Bar
04.12. Tresor Berlin b2b Jesse G
20.12. PIP Den Haag
30.12. Tresor Berlin

📩 booking: tom@lb-agency.net

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