Digital Finesse is proud to present Alex Barbu's Adolescence EP, a five-track vinyl that gives voice to a shy, introspective mind shaped by uncertainty. Oscillating between electro and techno, this record captures the raw essence of youth—where emotions are both unfiltered and deeply complex.

In June 2024, when we first listened to Alex Barbu’s tracks, we were immediately struck by their precision and sincerity. A bold minimalism, straight to the point, yet infused with intricate sound design and immersive atmospheres inspired by mountains and Mediterranean ambiances. Adolescence EP encapsulates that fleeting moment between innocence and self-awareness, between the effortless and loud grace of youth and the quiet nostalgia in the coldness of adulthood. As simple as the strong emotions of adolescence. As intricate as the places they transport you to.

To the three original tracks by Alex Barbu, we added two remixes that open new emotional dimensions. First, a never-stop-evolving rework by the Monolith, who fully JimmyBattified "Living Without Ego." Then comes Blinkduus Dischetto, closing the record with his signature raw sensuality, a tactile and almost cinematic reinterpretation that lingers long after the needle lifts. Each track tells a story. Each sound is a memory. Unique, like every life experience.
This is the kind of emotion Digital Finesse strives to bring to life.


Produced by Alex Babru
Remixes by Jimmy Batt & Blinkduus Dischetto
Mixed by Justin Drake, Jimmy Batt & Blinkduus Dischetto
Mastering by Justin Drake
Artistic Direction & Visuals by Og_Nick_K
Manufactured by Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
Distributed by KMA60
Digital Finesse 2025

Alex Barbu
https://alexbarbu.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/alexx_barbu/
on.soundcloud.com/km3EhVMyovNUwBsi7

Blinkduus Dischetto
www.instagram.com/lenylouislabbe
soundcloud.com/blinkdisc
blinkdisc.bandcamp.com

Jimmy Batt
www.instagram.com/jimmy_batt/
jimmybatt.bandcamp.com

Digital Finesse
digitalfinesse.bandcamp.com
www.instagram.com/digital.finesse/
www.youtube.com/@digitalfinesse

Og_Nick_K
www.instagram.com/og_nick_k_design/

KMA60
www.kma60.com

Kuroneko Phonogram Manufacture
www.kuroneko-manufacture.com

Justin Drake
www.instagram.com/thebakehousestudiouk/

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Alex Barbu - Adolescence EP [SNIPPETS]

Tempest (real name Vasiliy) is a Siberian-born DJ currently residing in Danang, Vietnam. He discovered his passion for DJing in 2004 and began playing in clubs a few years later. His sets have been featured on radio shows across southern Russia, and he has performed at the Z CITY festival in Popovka, as well as popular venues in Phangan, Bangkok, Nha Trang, and Danang.

Specializing in modern underground electronic music, Vasily's style covers Tech/Acid/House, Electro/Breaks, Italo/New Beat, Minimal/Dub/Acid/Hard Groove, and Hard Techno. He is fluent in vinyl and classic DJ players and is currently mastering Ableton.

Over the years, Vasiliy has played a wide range of events, from intimate parties to large open-air festivals. His sets are carefully crafted musical journeys, with each track harmoniously arranged by tone and rhythm to create a unique atmosphere on the dancefloor. He doesn’t adapt to the crowd but plays what he genuinely feels, forging his own musical path. Nevertheless, his sets are usually well received, and he can subtly adjust track choices without compromising his unique artistic identity.

Corsica
Music Label - Visual Creators
Elettronica Libera / Mediterranean Core

Friendly Pleasures / Who’s Playing Collective 

Bookings: phoebe@peepmgmt.com 
Contact: nirvanwadhera@gmail.com 

2025 Gigs: 

17.05 Ufeel, Loft Studios
09.05 Chiave, London
17.04 Blanche w/ Quest, London 
28.03 Chiave, London 
18.01 Village Underground, London
10.01 Fabric, London
09.01 Friendly Pleasures, LPS Studio 

2024 Gigs: 

20.12 Chiave, London 
30.10 Oinimod @ Loft Studios, London 
10.10 Tent at the end of the Universe, London 
16.09 Mission London 
11.09 Netil Radio, London 
31.08 Live on the Nest, Lille 
30.08 Le Wagon, Lille 
22.08 Friendly Pleasures, Sardinia
16.08 Private, Ibiza 
09.08 Vamonos, Istanbul
03.08 LPS Studio, London
26.07 Glove that Fits, London 
20.07 Colour Factory, London
40.05 Lion and Lamb, London
07.03 EP Release on Colour Codes
01.03 Village Underground, London 
23.02 Oinimod, b-club, London 
22.02 Pickle Factory, London 
17.02 TBA, London 
08.02 Lion & Lamb w/ Eliaz (Live), London 
05.01 fabric w/ Vitess (Live), London 

2023: 

14.12 Friendly Pleasures, The Globe, London 
18.11 TBA, Istanbul 
17.11 Club Amour, B-Club London
16.11 Friendly Pleasures, The Globe, London 
10.11 High Contact w/ Alien Communications, Brussels
27.10 Access w/ DMX Krew, Leo Pol, London 
13.10 Colour Codes Presents: Friendly Pleasures, 93FeetEast
22.09 Oinimod @ Forever Good, London
25.06 Access Festival: MCDE, Oden & Fatzo, Sanzibar, Warwickshire 
27.05 Colour Codes, HWK, London
26.04 BathHouse presents: Nirvan, Basing House
22.04 Friendly Pleasures, Low Profile Studios
23.03 Friendly Pleasures, Soho House
3.03 E1, London 
2.03 Acces, Turkey & Syria Fundraiser, Warwick
13.01 Friendly Pleasures, Beat Club
06.01 fabric, London
01.01 Private, Bodrum

2022:

31.12 Private, Bodrum
10.12 Friendly Pleasures After Party, Beat Club
19.11 Friendly Pleasures w/ Elios, Sam Karam, AOB, The Standard 
31.10 Access Halloween w/ S.A.M, Mezigue, Nirvan, Troxy London 
18.09 Bar Du Marché w/ Riusma, Brussels
17.09  La Releve w/ Desertland Soundsystem, Lille, France
02.09 Blanche Conference of Birds w/ Skoon Afterparty, KOKO London
24.06 Access & Friends, Looking Glass, London
11.06 Fritto FM, Milan 
10.06 Access the festival After Party, Leamington Spa
10.06 Access the Festival w/ Sweely, Leo Pol & Houseum Records, Warwickshire 
20.05 AOB b2b Nirvan, Kadies, London 
08.05 Who's Playing? x 100Pap, La Zinz, Brussels
08.04 Absurd Theatre Residency, 14 Bedford Square 
01.04 Absurd Theatre Residency: Paranoid London, Fabio Monesi, Nirvan b2b AOB
18.03 Absurd Theatre: Roman Flugel, Nirvan b2b AOB, iago, 14 Bedford Square  
04.03 Absurd Theatre: Dan Ghenacia, Adam Pits, Nirvan, AOB, 14 Bedford Square
05.02 Kadies London, AOB, Nirvan, Al Jones
04.02 Cave Rave, Who's Playing Collective, Milan 

2021: 
26.11  |  Access, Hackney, London
01.10   | Absurd Theatre w/ Dj Hell,Fedele, Giulia Tess, Iago, AOB b2b Nirvan Orange Yard Soho, London 
03.09 | AOB b2b Nirvan, Kadie's, London
06.08 | Who's Playing Collective @ Secret Location, Pantelleria, Italy
03.08 | Who's Playing Collective @ U'Ruchheddu, Pantelleria, Italy
10.07  | Desertland Festival, Lille
03.07 | Brawhaus x EP7 Festival, Paris
25.06 | Access Festival w/ Dan Shakes, Sweely, Crazy P, UK 
17.03  | Swalsh invites Nirvan, Gold Dust Radio 

2020: 
04.07 | Desert Land Festival w/ Leo Pol, Lille, France
21.02  | Access w/ Nyra, Hugo LX and Marina Trench, Bussey Building, London 
08.02 | Metropolis, London 
07.02 |UNIT-B1, London

2019
22.12  | Hartham Collective, London 
16.11  |  VGM London, Clapham Common 
06.10 | Pasadena
19.06 | Blame it on the Boogie Open Air Party, OT
18.06 | Lost in Music x Space, UK
15.06 | The Garden Party, UK 
14.06 | Mix Meister Finals, UK
13.06 | Pasadena Invites: Nirvan, Kord, Benji, HDA, UK 
12.06 | Nirvan All Night Long, Kelso 
06.06 | Lost in Music Garden Party, Griffin, UK
31.05  | Lost in Music & Friends, UK 
28.05 | Le Mellotron, Paris, France 
25.05 | Sublab @ Kanal Pompidou, Brussels, Belgium
10.05 | DBE: HAAi, Brame & Hamo, UK
07.05 | Mix Meister Championships, UK
05.05 | Alfresco Festival 2019, UK
02.05 | Lost in Music Garden Party, Griffin, UK
13.04  | We Festival Warm Up Party, The Mandril, Maastricht, Netherlands 
12.04 |  The Nest: Couscous Discous & The Void, Maastricht, Netherlands 
09.04 |Kiosk Radio, Brussels, Belgium
30.03 | NPO Presents: Hurlee, Nirvan & NPO Residents, Sheaf St, Leeds 
26.03 | Clipp.art Mixtape Release 
14.03 | Reverb, The Kelso, UK 
13.03 | Boogie Biscuits Presents: Nirvan All Night Long, The Kelso, UK 
09.03 | NPO: Residents, Leeds, UK
07.03 | Particulate: BENJI, Nirvan & NPO Residents, OT, UK
23.02 |  NPO, Released Records, Leeds, UK 
22.02 | Secret Party, Leeds, UK
08.02 | SCREW LOOSE, Le Scenario Brussels, Belgium 
05.02 | Kord @ Lost In Music, UK 

2018:
17/11 | NPO Presents: Raw Silk, Tibasko, NPO Residents, Sheaf St, Leeds 
8.11 Reverb, UK 
25/10 : Particulate w/ Tibasko, Pasquale, Nirvan & NPO Residents, UK 
27/09 : Lost In Music Garden Party, UK 
12/09 : Wensday Groove w/ Toolate Groove, Nirvan & Basstoast, Barrio Brussels
31/05 : Council Thursdays: Nirvan, Singapore 
23/05 : Singapore Community Radio
27/04 : Council Presents Kornel Kovaks (Headquarters, Singapore)
18/04 : Council Wednesdays: I Hate Models & Nirvan (Headquarters, Singapore)
11/04 : Council presents Demuja & Nirvan (Headquarters, Singapore) 
7/04 : The Council presents UVB Live, Daryl C & Nirvan (Headquarters, Singapore)
30/03 : Council Good Friday: Shane O'Neill, Daryl C & Nirvan (Headquarters, Singapore)
21/03 : Council Wednesdays: Nirvan (Headquarters, Singapore)

Dance Department, Every Friday 20:00(IST) @radio2019 
http://www.radio2019.com.tr/escape/
PREVIOUS SHOWS @
hearthis.at/itsliska/
mixcloud.com/itsliska/

Contact: tansukayacik@gmail.com

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