KONCEPT Podcast: 030 - MERLINA

Merlina DJ/Producer, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has forged an outstanding career in the music scene. Her initial forays into music date back to 2019, when she became involved in the production of events within the realm of underground techno.

In 2021, Merlina took a decisive step by starting her career as a DJ and music producer at the prestigious Arjaus academy, located in Buenos Aires. Her commitment to artistic excellence has led her to continue honing her craft, incorporating distinct hypnotic sounds and groove rhythms into her productions to date.

The year 2022 marked a milestone in her career, as she founded Ørnament, an event production company and collective of women artists based in Buenos Aires. This project reflects her dedication to promoting the female presence in the local music scene.

Merlina has left a significant mark on the Buenos Aires night scene, participating in various booths and performing in renowned clubs both in the city and in the interior of the country, including southern Argentina. His music has also transcended borders, reaching international audiences in Uruguay, Paraguay and Spain.

Currently, Merlina is part of the exclusive roster of MBA, a national artist agency that recognizes and supports her exceptional talent. Her continued commitment to sonic innovation and the promotion of diversity in music positions her as a leading figure in the contemporary electronic scene.

KONCEPT Podcast: 030 - MERLINA

Daryn Steytler is a techno producer from Cape Town/Stellenbosch, South Africa, known for his underground sound that features intricate drum rhythms, raw grooves and modular sequences influenced by his drumming background. As the founder and director of LINKED, an event company that feeds into the ever growing techno scene in Cape Town. He uses his residency at Mødular night club to push his sound and other artists. He also runs an independent label KONCEPT, drawing inspiration from the vibrant atmosphere of LINKED events. His music has been released on notable labels such as BCCO in Berlin, Trauma in Portugal, and DUPLICITY Records in the UK, among others.

Bookings: levi@tenfoldagency.com
Promos or Inquiries: info@linkedtechno.com

ARTIST HIGHTLIGHTS:
2024

15.12 FUTURE FREQUENCY FESTIVAL - LINKED showcase.
16.11  LINKED ft. SAMA (AMS), BENZA (ESP) - Mødular.
19.10  ADE - Defuse Reality / Subminimal (Amsterdam)
19.10  ADE - GEM Records (Amsterdam)
20.09 TOYTOY
08.06 TOYTOY - ft. Colin Benders
04.05 Mødular. Closing set B2B Kr!z
04.05 FUTURE FREQUENCY FESTIVAL
29.03 LINKED ft. MARCAL - Mødular.
24.11  Loone (Berlin)
23.02 TOYTOY
09.08 LINKED ft. Ali3n (BER) - Mødular
31.05 Mødular. B2B DEANO
09.02 KILLER ROBOT - Mødular. 
18.05 ELEVATION - Mødular
17.05 GARDENERS CLUB - HALO

2023

21.07  TOYTOY (JHB)
22.12 VAULT - Mødular.
23.12 Mødular. Tenfold
15.09 LINKED ft. MARRØN
14.09 LINKED - Mødular.
01.07  Mødular (Closing)
20.03 AND Club - Underground Africa (JHB)
14.04 KILLER ROBOT - Mødular
20.03 Underground Africa - AGOG (JHB)
24.11 WithYou Festival
25.02 LINKED/Gardeners Club ft. TERMINUS
17.02 LINKED ft. Galileo

2022

09.07 Mødular [VERSE]
24.06 LINKED / GARDNERS CLUB - WAREHOUSE RAVE ft. JED
31.05 Mødular (BIRTHDAY SET)
29.11  Mødular Closing Set ft. BOHO (GER)
28.05 SUB CULTURE ft. DOBE(GER)
28.05 RAVE CLUB
26.04 Closing Mødular 
19.03 LINKED (Open Air) ft. JULIET FOX [DRUMCODE/TREGAMBE]
23.09 BLUEROOM FESTIVAL
30.04 Tribal Groove ft. MATCHY (Berlin)
04.02 Rumours by the Lake/Withyou Festival
30.10 With you Festival ft. CARBON
01.04 Factory 7/With you Festival
23.07 SONAR
08.08 Mødular Night
30.07 FOOLS DAY OUT Festival
15.01 AXON ft. DEANO

2021

15.05  AND Club/Underground Africa (JHB)
13.11     AND Club/Underground Africa (JHB)
11.12     Mødular. Closing Set b2b with Matt Halls
20.11   DATABASE at Mødular.
11.12     BLUEROOM Festival
06.12 PLET RAGE (Canceled)
27.11 EXTRACTED (PE)
03.11 KONCEPT [KT/VA-001]
10.12    GARDENERS CLUB
16.10    BLUEROOM
02.10   BLUEROOM
24.04  BLUEROOM/ft. Dirty Doring
19.06  ACID Garden Party (CPT)
24.04  STEREO CULTURE
10.04  LINKED/ft. LADY M & B TYPE
27.12 AXON ft. DEANO
07.05  IN DAS WE TRUST/5 FM

2020

01.02  TOYBOX/ft. Matt Sassari
05.09  LINKED/ft. Mogey
21.02  LINKED/ft. Matt Halls
29.02  RESET/NO FLITER
06.03  LINKED

KONCEPT Podcast: 030 - MERLINA

Daryn Steytler | KONCEPT Label