Galactic Funk co-founder Bertram lands on Dead Channel with his debut EP Kibra Cadena. Literally translated as ‘break chains’ in Aruban creole, and broadly referencing the breaking of colonial chains of imperial oppression, this six track EP of tense, brooding rhythms is driven and gritty. Spanning mutated psychedelic dub, Giallo-tinged cinematix, frenzied insidious acid, and methodically churning crispers, this stunning work is singular in its execution and focused in its vision. Visceral, heady, and relentless, this dark, genre-defying gem is a tour de force in sonic mastery.

Releases on limited cassette and digital March 18, 2022.

@bertram-croes
@galactic-funk-amsterdam
Mastering by @kfrey
Artwork by Brian Drabant

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Bertram - Kibra Cadena [DC014] (Snippet)

Renegade Electronics
Headed by Monger (@monger-dc)
Est. 2020

Artists: Acidic Male, Bertram, Bound By Endogamy, ccciclo, Chris Mitchell, Corps Déchiré, Cybereign, DJ ARG, DJ VST, Eindkrak, Fashion Flesh, Fucking Shit Show, Gavelman, Hoaxes, Human Figures, Keith&Kevin, Kelan, L/F/D/M, Robert E. Livingood, LostSoundBytes, MANASYt, Memory Clap Acid, Mokre’tzy Konstruktor, Monger, Mr. Clarinet, MVQX, Ole Mic Odd, Plural, TANS, TLXCO, TX Connect, Vectorvision, ZAAX

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bertramcroes@gmail.com
Pinkman Records / Marguerite Records / Dead Channel Records / Machine Cult / Banshees Records / Hilltown Records / Body Musick / Sons of Traders

Radio at Operator Radio and Mutant Radio

Bertram is an Amsterdam-based producer, DJ, and event organiser from Aruba. He’s active for almost 10 years in the underground scene in Amsterdam where he has developed his distinctive sound. His latest album ‘Lights out’ was released on the Dutch cult label Pinkman Records on September 22nd. This received support from Silent Servant (†) Jennifer Cardini, Gamma Intel, and many others. He has also released on Dead Channel, Sons of Traders, and Filmmaker's Body Musick, with his latest on Marguerite Records for his first of 2024. He offers a left-field take on electro, techno, EBM, breaks with surprise selections in between. He is a curator at Galactic Funk and hosts his shows on Operator Radio. He brings an immense passion for music.

21/11 - Bar Theo w/ Esther Dune - Amsterdam
07/11 - Machine Cult @ OT301 w/ Beau Wanzer, 2:25, Masha Wordpress - Amsterdam
24/10 - Waterhouse Opening @ ADE w/ Bertram b2b Fien - Amsterdam
24/05 - Bar Theo w/ Enka - Amsterdam
18/04 - Dreams of Neo - Berlin
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20/10 - ADE In-store Mannequin Records w/ The Hacker, Alessandro Adriani, and Bertram @ Zwart Goud Record Store - Amsterdam
05/07 - Ian Martin and Bertram all night long @ Bar Theo Amsterdam
11/05 - Galactic Funk w/ Alessandro Adriani, Bertram, 54fff, and Fien @ Bar Theo - Amsterdam
12/04 - Marguerite Records release event w/ Charlie, Bianco Negativo, Deandrah & Bertram @ Bordello a Parigi - Amsterdam
23/03 - Bertram w/ Acidic Male @ Operator Radio - Rotterdam
16/03 - Pinkman w/ Marsman, Ofra, & Bertram @ PIP - Den Haag

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09/12 - Bertram w/ Juanpablo @ Operator Radio - Rotterdam
21/09 - 'Lights Out' album release on Pinkman Records - Rotterdam
11/09 - Bertram w/ Timothy J. Fairplay @ Operator Radio - Rotterdam
18/08 - Marsman & Bertram all night long @ Sissi's - Amsterdam
23/06 - Pinkman 10 Years w/ Alessandro Adriani, Credit 00, Ernestas Sedau, Marsman, and more @ Poing Rotterdam
20/05 - Intergalactic FM Festival w/ I-F, Esther Dune, Intergalactic Gary, Marsman, and more - @ Den Haag
27/04 - Ian Martin & Bertram all night long @ Time is the new space - Rotterdam
31/03 - Zwarte Dood (Filmmaker & Bertram) Hybrid live set @ OT301 - Amsterdam
10/03 - Sissy's w/ DJ Europarking - Amsterdam
05/03 - Black Lodge LA - Los Angeles
03/03 - Rinse France w/ Marguerite Records invites Galactic Funk w/ Arnaud Rebotini - Milan
18/02 - Operator Radio w/ Ian Maarten - Rotterdam
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29/12 - Galactic Funk x Mutant Radio w/ Filmmaker - Tbilisi
29/10 - Operator Radio - Rotterdam
19/10 - Galactic Funk x Pinkman ADE w/ Acidic Male, Marsman, Morah, & Pasiphae - Amsterdam
22/09 - Galactic Funk x Future Intel w/ Charlton, Dollkraut, Fien, Genyten, and Intergalactic Gary
16/09 - Time is the new space - Rotterdam w/ Cardboard Lamb, Krismica, and marienus
01/07 - Dead Channel Records showcase w/ Acidic Male, Charlton (live), Marienus - Amsterdam
10/06 - Radio Tempo Nao Para - Amsterdam
21/05 - Operator w/ Filmmaker - Rotterdam
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30/10 - Operator w/ Sophie du Palais - Rotterdam
04/09 - Operator w/ Fien - Rotterdam
02/07 - Operator w/ Acidic Male - Rotterdam
30/04 - Sons of Traders invite on Mutant Radio - Tbilsi
27/02 - Operator w/ Pim & Proper - Rotterdam

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25/09 - Operator - Rotterdam
04/09 - OTR w/ Galactic Funk @ OT301 - Amsterdam
25/07 - Operator w/ Fien - Rotterdam
13/06 - Operator - Rotterdam
22/05 - Secret location - Aruba
27/03 - Operator - Rotterdam
06/03 - Galactic Funk x Mannequin Records @ OT301 w/ Alessandro Adriani & Black Merlin - Amsterdam
04/02 - Operator - Rotterdam
20/01 - Red Light Radio - Amsterdam
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22/11 - Galactic Funk w/ Dopplereffekt (live) @ OT301 - Amsterdam
22/11 - Red Light Radio - Amsterdam
28/08 - Red Light Radio - Amsterdam
25/07 - Operator - Rotterdam
22/06 - Operator - Rotterdam
31/05 - Kiosk - Brussels
16/05 - Operator - Rotterdam
04/05 - Stranded FM - Utrecht
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