Dark matter cannot be seen or observed in any way, yet it is there and holds everything together, contributing more than a quarter of the total mass-energy of our universe. Such an unexplored, obscure entity has such a huge impact on our entire existence, which seems fascinating and frightening at the same time. But don’t despair! Our adept Nera is here to explore the dark phenomenon from all angles. 

Hailing from the outskirts of Amsterdam, Nera is managing editor of the renowned platform Minimal Collective, which fruitfully operates at the intersection of music, art and technology. But not only that: She also leaves her mark on the scene with her own musical vision and her well-balanced selections of psychedelic rhythms and progressive gems with perfectly timed trips into the depths of layered emotive basslines.

Nera lifts off with repetetive and minimalist structures that get soon combined with eerie atmospheres. With the addition of more playful sounds this mix gradually builds up into a mind-bending story that visits a variety of uncharted cosmic locations, culminating in heavy bassline drivers topped by intense psychedelics. In the process, Nera is developing her very own interpretation of dark hypnotism with great class. Nomen est omen!

Discover more of Nera’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/laura_nera
https://www.instagram.com/laura_nera
https://de.ra.co/dj/nera-nl

Dynamic Spheres

Dynamic Spheres #022 - Nera

In the past I used to dj a lot in The Netherlands as I was part of the Dance Valley crew and later on as a member of Earth. I was also lucky to do some nice foreign gigs which have always been an experience on its own. At least experiences I will never forget.

Nowadays I enjoy listening to new electronic stuff. So now and then I dj or produce with friends, but without any commercial goal. 

My musical taste ranges from drum n bass to progressive and from house to techno. As long as it sounds new and fresh it will catch my attention.

Let me know what you think of my uploads. Feedback is always useful... ;-)

My 2022 article on the underground EDM festival scene in Johannesburg:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367127606_Underground_on_the_Highveld_a_Journey_through_Techno_and_Excess

She is the ever flowing water, the gigantic maelstrom, the irresistable swirl of hypnotic sound, which sucks you in, rolls you over and releases you as a different being.

Label for deep, dark and hypnotic Techno curated by @vittjas-tief and @dj-kindred.

Dynamic Spheres #022 - Nera

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