Willikens & Ivkovic

Recording from Radio Vilnius opening night

Vladimir Ivkovic & Manfredas June 4 2021 at Gallery1986 Vilnius

Lena Willikens doesn’t play the hits. When she’s behind the decks, even her biggest fans often have no idea exactly what she’s playing, and that’s part of the magic. Like all DJs, Willikens of course has a passion for records, but she’s also after something bigger, something that’s truly transportive for those on the dancefloor.

Born and raised in Germany, Willikens first honed her unique approach during a long residency at Düsseldorf’s beloved Salon des Amateurs. These days, however, she’s based in Amsterdam, where her transportative impulses have been plugged into a variety of outlets with a global reach. On the radio, she pilots the monthly Lightning Conductor program on NTS. On record, she recently curated the fifth installment of Dekmantel’s acclaimed Selectors compilation series, and she’s also been tapped to remix the likes of Lena Platonos, S U R V I V E, rRoxymore, Simian Mobile Disco and Ana Helder, amongst others. On stage, Willikens works with artist Sarah Szczesny on Phantom Kino Ballett, an immersive audio-visual performance art project that defies routine explanation.

Still, it’s in the DJ booth where Willikens continues to make the biggest impact. Whether she’s playing alone or in tandem with fellow sonic explorer and Salon des Amateurs alum Vladimir Ivkovic, Willikens nimbly navigates electronic music’s darkest and most bizarre corners, sampling different temperatures, different moods and a dollop of chaos, just to keep things interesting. And although she herself doesn’t always know the final destination, when Willikens is at the helm, there’s no question that the journey is bound to be thrilling.

Lien SC : https://soundcloud.com/lenawillikens

Rinse France Podcast

Azu Tiwaline invite Lena Willikens - 03 Juillet 2022

Recording of Vladimir Ivkovic's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2022.

TASCAM DR-40

Vladimir Ivkovic at Dekmantel Selectors 2022

Long time resident at the infamous Salon des Amateurs in Düsseldorf and the man behind Offen Music, Ivkovic is someone with a particularly unique talent for selecting records and weaving them into a larger – and often unusually compelling – narrative. Ahead of joining us for his 4th Origins show this December to close out the 10 Year series, Vlad is up next for Tapes #81.

As one of the finest selectors of hidden musical gems, he has kept his focus on music, especially the dark and often psychedelic sounds that lurk in its unexplored corners. Whether he’s broadcasting on the radio or piloting the dancefloor, Ivkovic is someone who applies a curatorial mindset and a deep love of music to all of his creative exploits. Yes, he’s a DJ, but he’s so much more than that; he’s a storyteller, a connoisseur and, most importantly, an artist.

Full Interview: https://www.originssound.com/os-tapes/vladimir-ivkovic-mix

Follow Vladimir Ivkovic:
@vladimir
instagram.com/vladimir_ivkovic

Get Tickets: 

Dec 17th - Origins 10: Vladimir Ivkovic(All Night Long)https://ra.co/events/1582487

Origins Tapes 081 - Vladimir Ivković

New explorations in sounds from one of the most esteemed selectors in Europe.

https://www.nts.live/shows/homunkuli/episodes/homunkuli-30th-march-2023

Homunkuli w/ Lena Willikens 300323

Vladimir Ivkovic at Solstice 2022

Lena Willikens @ Supernova [Gop Tun Festival 2023]

Lena Willikens and Moopie at A Colourful Storm, Berlin

Step into the mesmerizing world of Vladimir Ivkovic's warm-up set at Peti Kupe, Zagreb, as he sets the stage for the electrifying performance by DVS1. With each carefully selected track, Ivkovic builds anticipation, gradually increasing the energy for the main event.

Puls Kluba #008 - Vladimir Ivkovic (Live @ Peti Kupe, Zagreb)

After a long hiatus, we're kickstarting this series back up, with the recording of Vladimir Ivkovic's DJ set from the Nov 19, 2023 Weird Science.  What an evening it was. Now we can relive it and shed some tears once more.

Weird Science With Vladimir Ivkovic

Top selection by maestro Vladimir Ivkovic for Nocta !

More about Vladimir Ivkovic here:
https://soundcloud.com/vladimir
https://www.facebook.com/vladimirivkovic011

Nocta Numerica Mix #70 / Vladimir Ivkovic

Lost one-take recording for Trax Magazine from 24 January 2021, published in March 2021. 
Back by popular demand.

Vladimir Ivkovic - Trax Mix Series 423

Zaum. The quest for transnational.

http://www.instagram.com/vladimir_ivkovic

Vladimir Ivkovic (Offen Music) @ The Lot Radio 04-29-2024

Recording of Lena Willikens & Vladimir Ivkovic's set at Dekmantel Festival São Paulo 2018.

Selectors

Willikens & Ivkovic at Dekmantel Festival São Paulo 2018

There are moments when things go totally right. 
Autistic telephone in Dokia's bag, that decided to record parts of the final night at Salon des Amateurs. 
There are 3 parts in one file: 26:02, 22:51, 03:02, that give a glimpse into the swirl of 4.11.2018 and attempt not to get nostalgic. 
Thanks for the photo Alberto!

Willikens & Ivkovic, Salon des Amateurs Closing Weekend, 4.11.2018

Recorded live between 2-5am @ Sameheads on 11.01.19

"Night of the left field dance music titans."

Vladimir Ivkovic
Oscar der Winzige
Menqui

Free-range Freestyle Freeflow 

www.sameheads.com

Basement Parties

Vladimir Ivkovic *live Dj 2-5am - My Friend calls it K Jazz @ Sameheads

Lena Willikens and Vladimir Ivkovic as Willikens & Ivkovic.
Recorded live on The Boat on 13th April 2019. Annual gathering and 10th birthday this year.
Recording courtesy of Klub 20/44
www.facebook.com/klub2044

Willikens & Ivkovic at Klub 20/44 Belgrade, 13th April 2019

Recorded live at Nuits Sonores 2019, 15:00 - 18:00, before Donato Dozzy took over.
Marissa Cetin from Resident Advisor wrote about the afternoon:
"Unlike the other daytime curators, Lena Willikens chose to open La Sucrière's impressive main hall on Friday, playing alongside her usual back-to-back partner Vladimir Ivkovic. The two looked relaxed behind the decks, swaying, smoking and sometimes smiling. The crowd, less dense than during the other headliners due to the early start, were also in a good mood, using the extra space to feel out each beat of the slower selections. Much of the two hours felt like existing in the lagging moment of a sci-fi movie, just before a spaceship launches into warp speed (in a good way, I promise)."
https://www.residentadvisor.net/reviews/23893
https://www.nuits-sonores.com/

Willikens & Ivkovic live at Nuits Sonores June 1st 2019

We’re excited to have our dear friend Vladimir Ivkovic [Born and raised in Belgrade, Yugoslavia], Long time resident at Salon des Amateurs and the man behind Offen Music! Enjoy his eclectic picks just before his residency tonight at @mtkvarze .

Vladimir Ivkovic [21.12.2019]

Records played live at Salon des Amateurs for United We Stream NRW.
Drinks:  https://www.paypal.me/supportsalon
Thank you Jannes Becherer for the file.

Willikens & Ivkovic

Timo