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Nies est l’alias créatif de Denise Pakes, fondatrice du label Rotate et cofondatrice de l’agence Rings of Neptune & kōrero. Originaire des Pays-Bas et ayant des racines moluquoises, Denise jongle entre Amsterdam, Paris et Berlin, s’engageant continuellement dans l’exploration musicale, les collaborations audiovisuelles avec des artistes partageant les mêmes idées et l’organisation d’événements ayant pour objectif l’activation culturelle. Paysages sonores chaleureux, textures étranges, atmosphères subtiles et lignes de basse larges - ses intentions musicales, que ce soit en tant qu’artiste sonore ou en tant que compositrice, sont claires : exciter les auditeurs, s’écouler organiquement, étirer le temps et plier l’espace dans une harmonie pure. 


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Nies is the creative alias of Denise Pakes, the founder of the Rotate label and co-founder of the Rings of Neptune & kōrero agency. Originally from the Netherlands with Moluccan roots, Denise juggles between Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin, continually engaging in musical exploration, audiovisual collaborations with like-minded artists and organising events with the aim of cultural activation. Warm soundscapes, strange textures, subtle atmospheres and broad bass lines - her musical intentions, whether as a sound artist or as a composer, are clear: to excite listeners, to flow organically, to stretch time and fold space into pure harmony.


Pour aller plus loin / for more info about her work https://www.soundslikenies.com/ 🪐

dive:in vol.01 by Nies

divan serie 01 - 17.11.24 / Listener, Paris

Brumi, aka @arthur.azema.de.castet, spécialiste en livres anciens et fondateur de la @librairie_la_sardine_ambulante, est également collectionneur de disques au goût plus qu’affiné. 


𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬?

Illustrated 16th-century Gothic paintings, memories of mid-mountain landscapes and waffles.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭?

It became a mania, a selfless habit, a way of relaxing. I don’t play much, however, for various personal reasons. Research, listening and selection occupy a very large part of my life. It will always be so. I’ve developed a taste for the wonder of it all.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐣 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐣 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

Someone who’s focused on their thing. It’s a commonplace to place a thousand expectations on a dj and turn him or her into a fetish, a vent or an entertainer. 
This can sometimes work, but it’s not my vision.
A successful dj set could be like a well-equipped caravan with which you’d like to embark without knowing the destination. Of course, there’s the invitation to dance, to get drunk and have fun; but it can also be about reconciling the listener with certain emotions, reviving a numbed or misunderstood sensibility.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞:𝐢𝐧’𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 ?

Polyrhythms by Afro-Mystik (1999)

divan.01 I Brumi

divan serie 01 I 17.11.24 @Listenerbar, 75002 Paris

We wish you beautiful and warm celebrations and let you with this minimal & jazzy audio archive from MIDS’ set at the first divan session, perfect for a cosy and wintery bubble.

Daniel’s deep passion for music began with a classical foundation in childhood, evolving through genres and cultures before settling into 4/4 rhythms. His journey across Italy, the U.S., the Netherlands, and Paris brought collaborations with prominent artists, shaping his unique style. As dj « MIDS », Daniel distills tracks to their essence, blending harmonies and rhythms for a timeless, vinyl-driven sound.
Currently, he’s part of Poney.fm - a progressive, multidisciplinary, collective set to make waves across Europe.

with passion and love,

🌬️🎄✨

divan.01 I MIDS

𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨𝙥𝙖.𝟬𝟰 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗮:𝗺𝘂

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵

This might be the perfect way to describe this new 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘴𝘱𝘢 crystallized by Da:mu.
Discovered on a sunlit afternoon at the very edge of France last summer, it quickly became clear that we wanted to invite him to be part of this project.

Born on World Music Day, Da:mu lives for sonic emotions deeply rooted in his body & mind.
As a co-founder of Öz (@ozcollective_), he shares a vision of free-spirited & colorful celebrations, embracing rhythmic journeys and unexpected mystical flights.
He is also one half of the rock’n trance-infused project Yland Sunr:ders with his accomplice diafan (@me_diafan), which resides on the imaginary utopia Ybyzär.

From the desire to (re)bring certain musical genres and universes into the spotlight, here is one of them, which we have the sublime pleasure of unveiling to you.

we let you dive:in Da:mu

link in bio 

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 - Krabbé Jeroen, « Dalfsen Mart », 2016. 
Oil, 220 x 150 cm

soulspa.04 l dive:in da:mu

Odd, trippy, multifaced. 

That’s how Andys — our next soulspa guest — sums up this mix. 
We’re pushing boundaries and heading east, continuing our journey all the way to Moscow, his home base and the place where this bold new episode took shape.

This new mix drifts away from the expected, mirroring the many states our minds can pass through — from moments of clarity to waves of confusion, from elevation to descent. It unfolds through layered textures and emotional shifts, drawing a sonic landscape that is both intimate and expansive — blurring the lines between rhythm and stillness, light and shadow.

Big thanks to him for letting us in. Now it’s your turn to dive.

A bit about him:
Andys is a Moscow-based musician, producer, and DJ with 16 years of experience. He’s also a seasoned sound designer and composer for film, theatre, advertising, and experimental art. Recently, he’s been diving into live performance — from high-energy solo sets to minimal-ambient collaborations with instrumentalists. He keeps spinning weekly and stays immersed in music-driven projects that keep things moving.

In short, a talent to follow closely.

Artwork - « Composition in Yellow and Black »Pablo Palazuelo, 1959, color lithograph, 25 3/16 x 16 9/16" image size

soulspa.06 I dive:in Andys

Get your copy and read the interview here: http://www.tracealine.com/2013/02/tal102-pheek/#more-7906

Pheek-Trace a line podcast-2013

Hybrid project blending music, art, fashion, sensory exploration, and science.

We create immersive experiences through events, podcasts, and collaborations — all driven by an interdisciplinary vision.

Our mission : to build bridges between disciplines and knowledge, offering a space where emerging and established talents share their voice.

Musical range : from downtempo to trip-hop, dub techno, acid/electro/nu jazz, leftfield, deep house, deep tech, and jazzy liquid dnb.

Series
• volume — night events
• divan — daytime lounge sessions
• soulspa — homy podcasts

Got ideas? Let’s connect.