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When the wretched becomes the strong, when the obscure becomes the norm, when the twisted becomes reality, that is when madwoman blooms to her fullest. Hailing from Stockholm, the Berlinette-by-choice has taken her own sweet time to rise to the attention of ravers around the globe, and her body of work makes it clear that she has come to stay. 

Fueled by diverse musical influences and guided by a strong as impeccable sense of aesthetics, madwoman has developed a sound very own to no one but herself. Inspired by bits and pieces of seemingly unconnected styles like Metal and Opera, Trip-Hop and Psychedelic Rock, she has found a way to incorporate all the above and more, to make them her own, to build something new.

Where others see differences, she sees similarities, where others make distinctions, she finds connections, where others see emptiness, she feels rooms full of opportunities. 

Set in order by her vast creative mind, all her influences molded together and created a heavy artillery of sonic weapons aimed directly at the dancefloor. Her highly energetic up-tempo beat, interfused with heavy Industrial bits, blended with obscure sounds from beyond, manages to create atmospheres like no other. madwoman incites the rawest, purest form of rave on any dancefloor, and she enjoys it to the fullest. 

SC: https://soundcloud.com/madwoman-1 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/madwomanmusic
IG: https://www.instagram.com/madwoman_music/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/madwoman

CLOSERCAST #041 - madwoman

23 years old dj and producer from Italy.
A music afficionado since an early age, the refinement comes from a sound both sophisticated, yet polished, but still raw. He draws his inspiration from ambient, symphathetic and friendly melodies which results in a sound that is sometimes utopian or melancholic. Next to obvious feeling-inducing chants, Amstra knits it together with brutal armour-penetrating techno. A concise and rhythmic raw percussion base underneath idyllic synth riffs and weeping and bleeding pad movement.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/amstra__/
SC:https://soundcloud.com/amstraofficial
FB:https://www.facebook.com/AMSTRAOFFICIAL

CLOSERCAST #043 - AMSTRA

Glasgow born and Berlin based DJ and Producer I.E has been making a name for himself in the techno and trance scene for some time now. His style leans towards the heavier sides of these genres intertwining heavier sounds such as gabber and schranz. Having releases a number of track on his own imprint Ismus as well as Space Trax, MITSU2000, EXTRA ENERGY and Wav:es, he has plenty more project in the works. I.E is the co-owner and label manager of the infamous Ismus project in Berlin. He also holds a residency with the Streck collective based out of Gothenburg, Sweden. 

SC: https://soundcloud.com/idote
FB: https://www.facebook.com/eyedoteee
IG: https://www.instagram.com/i.e_jonny_ismus/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/ieismus

CLOSERCAST 045 - I.E

Volpe is an Argentinian artist with more than 10 years of experience behind the booth.
Inspired by the sounds of the ‘90s, his versatile sets blend genres such as Dub, Detroit and Tribal Techno, which combined with his fast tempo and continuous groove, create a perfect atmosphere on the dance floor.
He has been at the forefront of the underground electronic scene in Buenos Aires, being a resident in several parties for many years, which have led to him being showcased at the best Techno clubs of the country.
He’s managed to edit several of his productions on labels such as UИCAGE, Artaphine, Subsist, Frenzy and Sungate, and due to his continuous efforts he has been supported by artists such as Ben Sims, Oscar Mulero, Jeroen Search, Marcel Dettmann, DJ Bone, Zenker Brothers, Rødhåd, Samuli Kemppi, Remco Beekwilder, Shlomi Aber, Stephen Brown, Kaiser, Vil, Yant, Pushmann, Alexander Kowalski, Subradeon, Tripeo, Ray Kajioka, El Choop, Hertz Collision and many others. 
He is now focused on his new vinyl releases whilst still doing podcasts for great channels like Conceptual Violence, Room Lab, Obscene, Vanity Dust, Duplicity and several more.

Photo by @godmustbewoman

SC: https://soundcloud.com/gaston-volpe
IG: https://www.instagram.com/volpearg
FB: https://www.facebook.com/volpearg
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/gastonvolpe

CLOSERcast #052 - VOLPE

VSSR is a DJ, producer and co-founder of ANTIDOTE Amsterdam; a mix and event series focusing on promoting upcoming talent. Over the past two years, he has been working on his production skills, which has led to releases on labels with the likes of BCCO, Synergie and re:flect.

VSSR always aims at keeping a constant flow while mixing new tracks with older ones, characterized by funky basslines, vocals & tribal grooves. With his tracks, DJ sets and ANTIDOTE events, he wants to make people dance and give them a great time on the dance floor.

RA: https://ra.co/dj/vssr
FB: https://www.facebook.com/vssrnl
SC: https://soundcloud.com/vssrnl
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vssr.antidote/

CLOSERcast #056  - VSSR

Co-founder of Manchester-based Rhythm Theory parties, A.Morgan is well known for his high-quality releases on major imprints such as NewRhythmic, Prodigal Son and Animal Farm Records.

His fast-forward mixes are always jammed with profound grooves, intricate percussions and unpredictable layers, presenting a perfectly balanced hypnotic yet driving sound.

RA: https://ra.co/dj/amorgan
FB: https://www.facebook.com/a.morganmusic
SC: https://soundcloud.com/a_morgan
IG: https://www.instagram.com/a.morgan91/

CLOSERcast #057 - A.MORGAN

Born and bred in Madrid, PWCCA took his first steps in the world of electronic music in the mid-90s. 

His own imprint Hardtools, founded in the 00s, had the pleasure to release artists such as Christian Wunsch, Eric Fetcher and Dimi Angelis among others. 

Thanks to his superb producing skills and music knowledge, his music was released on some of the most acknowledged labels: Pole Group's Aine, Newrhythmic, Warm Up and Mord, just to name a few.

His sound is profound, extremely atmospheric yet very minimalistic and elegant: take a deep dive into this 60-minutes journey, recorded live on exclusive for our Closercast series.

FB: www.facebook.com/PWCCAofficial
SC: www.soundcloud.com/pwccaofficial
IG: www.instagram.com/pwcca_inductedwaves/

CLOSERcast #058 - PWCCA (live)

Irish vinyl maestro and head of Earwiggle imprint, Sunil Sharpe is a name that speaks for itself. 

His technical skills are impeccable, ripping records off the turntables and cutting between tracks in a blur of motion: whether is techno, electro, industrial or EBM, nothing is beyond his exemplary mixing. 

Relive the emotions we shared when Sunil played an extended set at Associazione Masada in December 2018: 3+ hours of raw and abrasive rhythms, exclusively for our CLOSERcast series!

RA: https://ra.co/dj/sunilsharpe
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sunilsharpemusic/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/sunilsharpe
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunilsharpe/

Artwork by FUNARO: https://www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #059 - SUNIL SHARPE

Born in the late '98 in Fondi, middle Italy, Rebecca Delle Piane has always dedicated most of her time to her passion for music. 
At the early age of 12, she starts to get close to studying playing the electric bass guitar, and simultaneously the piano all by herself: thereafter she begins to approach electronic music, both the DJing and producing world, characters defined until today that reflect her biggest ambition.

Duel club's newly-announced resident, with releases on major known imprints like Symbolism, Mord and Pushmaster Discs, she can easily be considered by now as one of the most promising artists of the new generation.

RA: https://ra.co/dj/rebeccadellepiane
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccadellepiane98
SC: https://soundcloud.com/7rebeccadellepiane
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccadellepiane__/

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #060 - REBECCA DELLE PIANE

Moroccan-born but Berlin-based, Chami is one of those artists that truly reflects the spirit of techno, with no superficial exterior surface but only focusing on the pure art form itself.

With his strong and determined vinyl-only sets Chami is able to showcase his talent on the decks and demonstrate his deep knowledge of this very technical art. Lock in for a clean, rhythmic and hard-hitting hour of no-nonsense techno.

RA: https://ra.co/dj/chami
SC: https://soundcloud.com/chamixx
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chami_stuetzpunkt/

CLOSERcast #062 - CHAMI

Yamila's musical pattern find its roots in sound lands that are as disparate as they are complementary in their overall vision: this versatility tangibly emerges in the heterogeneity with which she characterizes her sets.

Relive with us her closing set live recorded at Closer #77 w/Dasha Rush and D-Leria: from the tribal rhythms of South America, her homeland, to the affectionate bass that never misses a constantly evolving nuance.

RA: https://ra.co/dj/yamila
SC: https://soundcloud.com/yamila_closer
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yamila_clsr/

CLOSERcast_live [15.04.23] - YAMILA

sleep.less is the new project by Stebbo focused on dark textures and fast rhythms, which combines gloomy and experimental sounds with hypnotic loops.

Let's live again his set live-recorded at Closer #76 w/Regis and Kancheli: dive in for 2 hours of pitch-black atmospheres and raw melodies!

RA: https://ra.co/dj/sleep.less
SC: https://soundcloud.com/stb88
IG: https://www.instagram.com/__sleep.less__/

CLOSERcast_live [25.03.23] - sleep.less

IKAAR starts his musical journey in 2015, when he began collecting records and refining his mixing technique by exploring hollow, gloomy sounds and combining newer and older sonorities with a twist of EBM-ish landscapes.

Tune in to revive his hybrid set, using both CDjs and vinyls, live-recorded at Masada on the 14th of January: plunge yourselves into a universe of murky and muddy rhythms!

RA: https://ra.co/dj/ikaar
SC: https://soundcloud.com/ignazio-caruso
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ikaar_clsr/

CLOSERcast_live [14.01.23] - IKAAR

PUSHMANN is a Spanish DJ and producer with a clear and strong Detroitesque and European influence: his sound is based on fast-paced, industrial and mechanical high-octane beats, serving the dancefloor with powerful and fierce rhythms. As a DJ, he is a self-confessed lover of vinyl and three-deck performances; as a producer, he had the honour of being released on top-quality labels such as Axis, Hardgroove, Symbolism and Matterwave.

He demonstrates special attention and taste towards metallic percussion and steel cavernous drums, creating haunting melodies looped and accelerated to paroxysm: a sophisticated bestiality that stuns and spreads like wildfire.
Energetic, fast-moving, multi-layered, varied styles and rhythms but always focused on the funk!

SC: https://soundcloud.com/pushmann
RA: https://ra.co/dj/pushmann
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iampushmann/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pushmanntracks/

CLOSERcast #066 - PUSHMANN

Growing up in the seaside town of Dunkirk in Northern France, NYMED’s proximity to the Belgian border fueled his love affair for electronic music. He began his own party series, "Conceptual Violence", to reappropriate & transform a once historical warzone into a place of celebration and joy: this eventually evolved into a podcast, showcasing a wide selection of Techno artists. After relocating to Paris, he launched a new event concept, "Toyz", as a move to revitalize and fill a growing demand for safe party spaces for other like-minded, sexually liberated queer ravers.

NYMED's sound is characterized by a love for old school 90’s techno with a no-frills approach: this revivalist sound has made him an in-demand artist locally at iconic French queer events like Spectrum & Myst, and internationally at venues like Paragon Broadway or Berghain. Fluctuating between hypnotic and sensual, his music production work channels his DJing philosophy while incorporating trippy melodies and sexually charged rhythms.

https://soundcloud.com/nymed
https://ra.co/dj/nymed
https://www.instagram.com/nymed_toyz/
https://www.facebook.com/nymedj/

CLOSERcast #067 - NYMED

Born and raised in Naples at the foot of the Vesuvius, Gaetano Parisio is one of the most consistent artists in the history of techno, releasing fierce cuts since the 90s that have always been a stable component in every DJ's record box.

His sound fluctuates from hi-octane peak-time rhythms to hard-edged futuristic landslides: a tireless transmission of choppy uptempo rides and fracturing grooves, designed to punch in and out of your system like a raging wrecking ball.

Relive the emotions we shared when this authenitic master worked his magic at Circolo Amelia in May 2023 for our closing party, exclusively for our CLOSERcast series!

@gaetano-parisio
ra.co/dj/gaetanoparisio
www.instagram.com/gaetano_parisio/?hl=it
www.facebook.com/gaetanoparisio.officialpage

CLOSERcast #068 - GAETANO PARISIO

Functional Disorder is a project about a choice of sounds, making a journey through time from 90s influences to modern techno. 
Born in Sicily, he has always been fascinated by electronic music, developing a certain taste towards club ambiences and underground settings.
He later studied sound engineering, learning simultaneously the craft of DJing and music production.

Co-founder of ERAM Records, where he's in charge of artist selection and mastering process, in 2022 joined the team of DJ residents of Closer, sharing the booth with several top-notch artists. 
Strap in and enjoy this 2-hour ride through bleak and somber rhythms, live-recorded at Masada on the 11th of February right before Flavia Laus!

https://soundcloud.com/functional_disorder
https://ra.co/dj/functionaldisorder
https://www.instagram.com/functional_disorder_/

CLOSERcast_live [11.02.23] - Functional Disorder

Few can carry the name of disc jockey with such pride and confidence as Slin, who lives and breathes vinyl culture: with an impressive record collection, he also sports a 3-deck vinyl approach that continues to impress both musically and technically.

True wax specialist, his sets are soundtracked by selected pieces - lost gems or forgotten classics - mixed in a continuous yet raw and direct way, making him one of the most talented vinyl DJs of the new generation.

https://soundcloud.com/slin_boden
https://ra.co/dj/slin
https://www.instagram.com/slin_dj/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063807892784&view_public_for=104663461524318

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #069 - SLIN

A herald of Spanish techno, Aiken's sound signature is both elegantly deep and stealthily aggressive: silky-smooth yet hi-octane, introspective yet all-in on the powerhouse dynamics, his blends cross-pollinate a wide spectrum of ambiences, emotions and alien-engineered grooves.

For him, balance is a key concept: something you can feel in his DJ sets but also in his productions, in which he sees an opportunity to express what he experiences - from new cities to new encounters.

https://soundcloud.com/aikenmusic
https://ra.co/dj/aiken
https://www.instagram.com/_aiken____/
https://www.facebook.com/Aiken.Timeline/

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #070 - AIKEN

Future.666's stripped-down and tooly approach has made his name a highlight on any line-up: a pushy and highly energetic sound, powered by three decks that he fully employs, that delivers exactly what is needed for wild raves and dancefloor excess.

Laying the accent on straightforward and hardgroove, he draws most of his tracks from the early 2000s and compiles these with more modern pieces: back to the origins of the genre into a truly immersive ride.

@future_666
ra.co/dj/future666
www.instagram.com/future.666/

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #071 - future.666

Between a fascination for sound discovery via the use of his modular synthesizer and his loyalty to the classic club rhythms, Border One’s stylistic sophistication is forward-thinking in its conception and highly functional in its implementation.

Through mesmerizing manoeuvres, experimental-leaning modular talk and heavy-duty 4x4 payload, his DJ sets are a parade of immersive wares and up-for-the-jugular rhythms.

https://soundcloud.com/borderone
https://ra.co/dj/borderone
https://www.instagram.com/border.one
https://www.facebook.com/borderonemusic

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #072 - BORDER ONE

Artist: POST PARANOIA
Label: //  (self-release)
Master: Joe Farr
Release date: 08/12/2024 (bandcamp)

“With "Macchinari" POST PARANOIA pushes his boundaries of raw techno, creating a soundscape more aggressive than his previous works.
Based on basic patterns recorded from the two grooveboxes KORG EMX-1 & ESX-1, the track subtly alludes to contemporary global issues, leaving space for introspection and interpretation.

The inclusion of a sample from Charlie Chaplin's speech in the movie "The Great Dictator" (italian version) adds a mystical layer to the composition, inviting listeners to contemplate the broader implications of the human being.”

SC: https://soundcloud.com/postparanoia
IG:  https://www.instagram.com/post.paranoia/

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Pax Romana resident and De Missie founder, Delano Legito is a rising force in the European underground techno scene: his unpredictable yet powerful DJ sets are a true journey, switching through different BPMs, moods and emotions.

A storyteller more than a DJ, he pushes boundaries within the atmospheric spectrum while maintaining energy through peak moments within: a symphony of minimalism with a focus on finding the sweet spot of the darker spheres and groove.

https://soundcloud.com/delano-legito-3dl
https://ra.co/dj/delanolegito
https://www.instagram.com/delano.legito/
https://www.facebook.com/delanolegito.3dl

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #073 - DELANO LEGITO

Sit tight and enjoy a flashback from our opening season party with Vault Sessions, live recorded at Circolo Amelia!

Lobster took our crowd on an expedition through the depth of mesmerizing grooves and minimalistic dark atmospheres, led by seductive synth repetitions and hi-energy tribalistic techno.

With a musical library spanning multiple sub-genres, tempos, and decades, he always has the fitting track ready to be played out, scouting the dancefloor for the perfect moment: poised for the most intense climactic workouts, no-prisoner 4x4 expression at its absolutely rawest, most euphoric best.

https://soundcloud.com/lobsternl
https://ra.co/dj/lobster-nl
https://www.instagram.com/lobster.nl/
https://www.facebook.com/lobsternl

Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

CLOSERcast #074 - LOBSTER

Hailing from Amsterdam, Thoms Traxx is an ever-evolving force in the Dutch techno scene. He’s made a name for himself in Amsterdam having played at renowned venues like De School, Radion, Awakenings, and Lofi. 
Thoms is a central figure in the Orphic rave organization, which is associated with its underground identity and close-knit community building.

Characterized by mesmerizing rhythms and beautiful layering, his meticulous vision and insatiable curiosity translate in his DJ sets into a high-energy level storyline that brings the listener into a transcendental state: an atmospheric journey filled with hypnotizing atmospheres and unwavering vigor.

https://soundcloud.com/thomstraxx
https://ra.co/dj/thomstraxx
https://www.instagram.com/thomstraxx/
https://www.facebook.com/thomstraxx

CLOSERcast #075 - THOMS TRAXX

New addition to our roster of residents! 

Born and raised in Milan, Spad truly embodies the spirit of the rave scene. Transitioning from a devoted raver to a DJ, his journey in the music world has been fueled by an extensive collection of vinyl records. 

His dedication shines through in his track selections, characterized by hypnotic techno tunes that blend pulsating rhythms with uplifting atmospheres.

https://soundcloud.com/spadddd
https://www.instagram.com/spadddd/

CLOSERcast_live [18.11.23] - SPAD

Hold on tight and listen back to 90 minutes of wavering fierce techno by The Advent, live-recorded at Circolo Amelia: you are in for a treat!

The London-based veteran can be described in many ways: a pioneer, a sound designer, an icon, an outsider... Mostly though, he is known for his interpretation of what we call Techno, as he represents everything about it that we’ve learned to love.

The Detroit aficionado offers clobbering compositions, scratchy textures, and punishing mechanical rhythms: his sets are packed with peak-hour frequencies, driving loops and a whole lot of renegade, merciless energy.

https://soundcloud.com/ciscoadvent
https://ra.co/dj/theadvent
https://www.instagram.com/ciscoadvent/
https://www.facebook.com/theadvent.official

CLOSERcast #076 - THE ADVENT

Belgium-based exquisite DJ and producer, Yogg's soundscapes are characterized by a unique sound design, with impact cuts of body-slamming techno and sleek rhythms, showcasing richly textured musical environments.

His mind-bending and multi-faceted DJ sets hop from hi-velocity spirographs to hypnotic and immersive electronics, through poetically uplifting yet geared up with robust 4x4 beats.

https://soundcloud.com/yoggisadj
https://ra.co/dj/yogg
https://www.instagram.com/yoggisadj/
https://www.facebook.com/yoggdj

CLOSERcast #077 - YOGG

Exilles is a project born from the alchemy of two minds, united by a common desire to undermine, compose and recompose raw,corrosive and dreamy sounds with a mystical and enigmatic imagery. 
They strictly perform live, orchestrating ancestral ceremonies with analog machines and modular synthesizers, whose dark and hypnotic sounds chase the persistent in a synesthetic atmosphere.
With their techno built around the polarity of light and darkness, black and white, continuously keeps us poised between opposites, between consciousness and raving.
After years of experience of residency as LiveAct/DjSet among European Techno scene with other alias, they release the first ep as Exilles on Involve Records, followed by other epʼs on A.R.T.S, Planet Rhythm, Persistence and their own Genau Recordings. They performed Live in different Clubs like Smolna, Griessmuehle, Fabrik and more.


TRACKLIST:
Exilles - Lucid Realism
Sub Imperium - After Raw
BRÄLLE - Overt Signs Of Weakness
Chris Koegler - Tasm
MSKD_-_Gods_Aren_t_Ashamed
Exilles - Robotic Shapers
George Tounisidis - Class Against Class
Exilles - Yellow Core
Gotshell, Sons Of Hidden - DR600
Los 3 Brasileros - Vivo (Eric Sneo Mix)
Exilles - Ice Drops
B2 - Dishonesty
Exilles - Silver Phantom
TRSKY - Punchmahach
Exilles - Octane

FB: https://www.facebook.com/exillles/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/exilles
RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/exilles-it

Closercast #021 - EXILLES

@vinya_official is a Berlin based DJ and producer, resident to the underground party/label Szeneputzen, and known for his energetic and uncompromising sound. He debuted early this year with his first EP “Adar” on Märked with remixes from Tham and Rezystor, that got supported by numerous big DJ’s that have been playing his tracks in clubs, streams or podcasts. Furthermore he contributed 2 tracks to the new born labels Civil Unrest from Manchester and Agathism from Rotterdam.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/vinya_official/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/vinya.official/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vinya.official/

Closercast #028 - VINYA

Closer is a party suspended between the light of the day and the shades of the night. Closer is an electronic intimate dancefloor based at Masada and Amelia in Milan. 
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