Concrete Tbilisi Podcast Series

CSILLA is the alias of Chantel Horváth, the dynamic emerging DJ/Producer from New York and currently resident with both Infra Boston & Aversion Collective. Her early roots in the NYC techno scene, combined with her experience in the greater European underground confirms that she is an artist with both feet firmly on the ground in the global techno scene. CSILLA’s freshly provocative, yet expertly-tempered sound is something rare to come by nowadays: Effortlessly combining the rawness of Post-punk and EBM with relentless, racing and glistening grooves. She has her finger on the pulse of the next wave of US techno DJ’s and demonstrates this whenever she’s in command of the dancefloor.

@csillausa

Concrete Podcast

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 067 - CSILLA

Vinyl set by The Forest:
The guest in this episode is an Tbilisi-based artist, The Forest, DJ and producer hailing from Georgia, who is paving the road for himself in the electronic music landscape with his unique brand of deep, driving, and hypnotic techno. Meticulously crafting his sonic tapestries using sonic artifacts and predominantly outboard gear, The Forest creates immersive auditory experiences that captivate and resonate deeply within the underground electronic music community.

@forest427

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 068 - The Forest [Only Vinyl]

GENEESISWEBB is stage name of Georgian DJ & Producer Luka Kochlamazashvili. He was fascinated by electronic music for the first time 7 years ago. his tracks are distinguished by Ambient, Groove and Hypnotic elements.hes also member of georgian lable Pionner Stage

@user-476727742

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 069 - GENEESISWEBB

Born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece NOAS fell in love with electronic music since really young age. He combines skills with with style and music choices that you can say he reaches high levels of quality! young and passionate of what he loves , you can feel his vibes every time he touches the decks..Although his young age he succeeded to gain respect and great collars with great artists in the scene! He never stops practicing and getting out of his comfort zone, trying new things. He believes that music has no limits..that's why his sets have an identity. His approach in techno music is really mature, intelligent and he blends deep and tribal to hypnosis and rolling grooves that make you wanna dance from the very first moment you step in the club.

@skgnoas98

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 070 - NOAS

Lucyd, a techno DJ and producer originating from Bulgaria, but currently based in Poland. With a passion for electronic music, she has quickly made a name for herself in the industry. She is known for her unique sound that blends deep, hypnotic beats with raw energy and emotion. Her releases also have appeared on MOTZ, HATE channel, Lost in Ether and Polish technology showcasing her unique style and skill as a producer. Lucyd's music is pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in sound. She is a co-owner of Calosc label, which is known for its innovative and experimental approach to techno music.

Lucyd's passion for electronic music extends beyond her own productions. In addition she has worked as audio engineer in theaters and gaming studios around Europe, lending her expertise to create immersive soundscapes and sound effects. She is organizer of Aymon festival in Bulgaria, which brings together enthusiasts from around the world. 

With a devoted following of fans, Lucyd has performed at some of the most renowned techno clubs in Poland, Berlin and festivals across Europe, captivating audiences with her dynamic mixes and captivating stage presence. Her music is a reflection of her unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of techno and taking audiences on a sonic journey into the future.

@lucyd_official

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 071 - Lucyd

Nicolas Is Tbilisi-based DJ and founder of vinyl recording studio, Which he made in his enjoyment of music. His selection combines groovy, hypnotic, and proper beats. Nicolas seamlessly blends analog authenticity with pulsating basslines. Join him on a journey where every beat is felt, not just heard.

@nikusha-b

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 072 - Nicolas

Gio Jakeli became interested in DJing in 2009, he is an aspiring producer and a graduate of CES. He has 10+ years experience in Djing and during this period has been a guest of many popular bars and clubs in Tbilisi, including Iluzia, Café-gallery and Dedaena Bar. He has been playing techno music for over 8 years.

@nuginugi14

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 073 - Gio Jakeli

Jancen (Jurriaan Jansen) is a techno artist and producer from the city Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Growing up in a musical family where both his parents teach and play the piano. Music and technology have been at the center of his interest was introduced to the techno scene at the age of 14. It was during a test session of the legendary Awakenings parties, where Adam Beyer was testing the sound system in the Gashouder, that Jancen's love for techno was sparked. It was only 15 years later during the pandemic, Jancen turned to techno music production, and for the last three years, he has been hard at creating his own unique sound. The sound in which combines modern low-end with deep kicks and rhythms with Detroit-style synths, quickly caught the attention of industry professionals. 

@jancen_chords

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 074 - Jancen

Pate Jaar is a Georgian DJ from Tbilisi, For episode 075 we welcome the talented and DifferentSound & Concrete Tbilisi boss Pate Jaar. Pushing minimalistic and tight grooves in his DJ sets, he definitely is an exciting artist to keep your eye on.

With a relentless, timeless, and dynamic approach to DJing, Pate Jaar crafts a seamlessly blended, hypnotic one hour mix that is fully dance-floor oriented. One to watch out for!

@patejaar

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 075 - Pate Jaar

Emma Uranga, from Paris, has been passionate about electronic music since she was a teenager. Her first podcast is the fruit of her fascination for dark hypnotic and old school atmosphere. Immerse yourself in Emma’s spellbinding universe, where rhythm becomes a captivating and energising experience.

@emma-urg

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 076 - Emma Uranga

Stefano Memia, an enigmatic force in the realm of techno, hails from the vibrant musical landscape of Italy. Born with an innate passion for electronic soundscapes, Stefano embarked on his musical journey at a young age, immersing himself in the pulsating beats that define the techno genre.

Known for his ability to seamlessly blend cutting-edge production techniques with a profound understanding of the genre's roots, Stefano Memia has carved a niche for himself in the global techno scene. His sonic creations are a testament to his relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and exploring the uncharted territories of electronic music.

@stefano-memia

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 077 - Stefano Memia

PS11 is the project of Matthew Antico, a NY DJ and producer whose introduction to electronic music began in the mid-90s while living in Los Angeles. After relocating to Queens, NY, in 1996, he adopted the alias DJ ELEVEN and immersed himself in the NYC underground techno scene, sharpening his skills as a DJ by spinning fast-paced percussive techno at underground parties and weekly residencies. After a long hiatus from DJ’ing, in 2018, Matt took on the name PS11 and became deeply focused on music production, growing as an artist & DJ. As a producer, he is heavily influenced by his past, weaving a sonic tapestry of synths, bass, and percussive elements specifically created to connect with the dance floor. While behind the decks, he has that same connection in mind, shifting seamlessly between repetitive and often hypnotic synths, percussion, and heavy bass-driven rhythms.

His debut release landed in October of 2022 on Mastoid Kollektive’s PINK 2 various artists, followed by releases on labels such as Chicago Jaxxx, Oneiros Records, E-HRZN Records, EvilGroove, ASS3, BCCO, Duplicity, and an upcoming VA release on Concrete Tbilisi.

@pseleven

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 078 - PS11

Techno DJ since 2013, based in Berlin. Her sense for electronic music was already shaped by her brother in the 90s. Eliza Feliz has developed into an independent artist who understands her craft through ten years of experience and this is also reflected in her track selection. A driven, hypnotic, but also varied and groovy sound, which creates a special atmosphere on the dancefloor. Meanwhile Eliza is an insider tip in the German underground scene, frequent booked in well-known clubs and big festivals. And this is not by chance, because her passion for electronic music can be felt in each of her sets. She has already played alongside some of techno's leading acts, including Ben Klock, Joell Mull, Chris Liebing and Enrico Sanguliano. She recently made her debut at Fusion Festival, thrilling some 9.000 ravers on the Turmbühne.

@elisa-fe

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 079 - Eliza Feliz

Based in Berlin, Kaczorek has become a [selected] resident in 2017 and since than established himself in Berlin’s techno scene, playing in clubs like Grießmühle, Arena Club, Suicide Circus and Tresor. His sets are spinning on a high level to create surreal moments and holding constant tension on the dancefloor. He is well known for his characteristic energetic sound, full of crisp, driving beats and hypnotic dark spherical sounds which he has crystallized over the past years.

@dennis-kaczorek

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 080 - Kaczorek

This set was recorded live in Closer x Bassiani Amelia

Augusto, aka Rorschack, was born in Taranto in 1985 into a family of musicians. Since childhood he has developed his passions for music and instruments such as keyboards and drums. He lives his first experiences as a DJ in some events between Rome and Florence and in 2013 he joined the project of the Timeless crew, a 12-hour traveling undergound party in the capital. His style can vary from electronic, techno, fast future-techno and psytrance. He has already played in important clubs like the Suicide Circus, Rote Sonne, le Zoo/Usine, Tresor,://about blank  and Griessmuehle. Rorschack is one of the founders of the infamous project CLOSER_MILANO started in November 2015. A daytime and night techno party hosted on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning in the electronic rooms Masada and Circolo Amelia in Milan. He has released some tracks for the labels like Ismus, Abstraction, Front Left Record, BCCO, RI7MO,  Ghetto Rythm, Diffuse Reality, Eram Records. Rorschack drops every month a free download on his Bandcamp.

@rorsch-ack_closer

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 081 - Rorschack

Hailing from Belfast and now rooted in Berlin, AOIFE navigates the pulsating heart of Europe's electronic music scene. With a background spanning DJing, event promotion, international publicity, and label management, she quietly solidifies her position as a respected figure in the realm of dance music. AOIFE's DJ sets are a testament to her uncompromising style, skilfully curating raw, dark, driving, and hypnotic elements; her versatility extends to a love for techno, breaks, electro, EBM, and house inspired by luminaries such as Jeff Mills, Dasha Rush & Blawan. From her beginnings & notable appearances on platforms like Rinse FM and HOR, AOIFE has consistently evolved. She has played at renowned institutions such as Tresor, Berlin, Khidi Club, Tbilisi, Amsterdam Dance Event and, Fold in London, while also securing a residency with Berlin’s Disconnekt. Aside from DJing, AOIFE has been focusing her purpose on production with forthcoming releases on the horizon. A sound that is a slow-burning odyssey through the depths of techno, infused with tantalising breaks and ethereal melodies, AOIFE's music is one of subtle power and undeniable cool.

@aoife_ie

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 082 - Aoife

With a passion for the early 90‘s/00‘s Techno & HipHop, ‚Ponygirl‘ started out as an electronic music producer 5 years ago and quickly developed their own unique style of producing. Ponygirl‘s sound is a journey into the depths of techno, where percussive rhythms and minimalistic melodies converge to create an immersive experience on the dancefloor. Their ability to seamlessly transition between new, unreleased tracks and timeless classics, blending the nostalgic with the cutting edge, sets them apart as a true groove- loving DJ. Their approach on rythms and their unwavering commitment to push boundaries during sets create an unforgettable experience for the audience.

@ponygirl909

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 083 - Ponygirl

Introducing a fresh force on the scene, directly inspired by the vibrant  impulse of Tbilisi and its iconic local vibe. Honing his craft through extensive apprenticeships at the prestigious CES, Khidi Academy, and 11 TH, he has traversed a wide spectrum of sounds, ultimately finding his voice in the dark and mesmerizing depths of techno. His approach is a dialogue without words, a mission to connect with the hidden emotions of his audience through the language of music. Expect a journey into the shadowy realms of sound.

@gio-kezevadze

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 084 - Gio Kezevadze

PERT is a DJ and producer originally from Buenos Aires. She is the founder of the V.A. cycle. (Various Artists) and hers label GRUVALISMO. In his monthly agenda he covers a large part of the Argentine provinces as well as international dates in Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile. He has shared a booth with international artists such as Insolated Lines and Amazingblaze. In his sets to achieve his musical identity he mixes hardgroove, tribal, Detroit and breakbeats. Her focus on creating hypnotic and groove-filled sessions has made her a constant presence in the biggest clubs like Crobar, Under Club, Niceto, Cocoliche, etc. In addition to her work as a DJ, PERT develops as a producer. His music can be found in catalogs such as Be Techno, Butterfly Records,  La mala noche (Paris), Notko (Quito) TQW, Organic Records, Beatcode y Gig techo, Xelima records.

@micaela-pert

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 085 - Pert

Isa Tchesnokova, visionary and emerging DJ who transports her audience on a unique sonic journey with each performance. Hailing from a musical universe where hypnotic beats meet electronic avant-garde, Isa skillfully fuses experimental sounds with pulsing rhythms to create an unforgettable immersive experience. Her passion for sonic exploration and her deep understanding of dance floor dynamics make her a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary electronic scene. Prepare to be transported to a world of sound where innovation and energy meet

@isatchesnokova

Concrete Tbilisi Podcast 086 - Isa Tchesnokova

Concrete Tbilisi is to bring new experiences, expand city soundscape, and connect people. We explore and share passion for all the different and cutting-edge in electronic, techno music.

A brand Inspired by Tbilisi’s numberless faces and stories.

Bookings, Premieres, Demos: concretetbilisi@europe.com