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Blitzing techno from Tbilisi’s finest, @newa takes the reins of number 13 in the Junction 2 mix series.

A resident of techno stronghold Bassiani, Newa is at the forefront of the fledgling underground scene in her home country of Georgia. Growing up classically trained, the Icontrax label boss has made a seamless transition into the electronic music sphere to land huge releases on labels such as Klockworks, Semantica and Arsenik. With her diverse sets exploring low-level bass, squelching acid and potent melodies, she has become a favourite on Ben Klock’s touring event series Photon and showcases why she is one to watch with a standout mix for the Junction 2 series.

Junction 2 Mix Series 013 - Newa

Héctor Oaks needs little introduction, the acclaimed techno wunderkind and friend of Bassiani has taken the club scene by storm in recent years with his unflinching and witty sounds. Not for nothing either, few DJs deliver such Herculean sets without so much as a dip in momentum. For the hundredth instalment of our Podcast series we’re releasing a very special recording of a set at Horoom’s NYE 2018 party played under his Cadency alias. We’re no stranger to parties but this one sticks out in our memory, one of the best, if not the best.

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Bassiani invites Héctor Oaks aka Cadency / Podcast #100 [Part 1]

Yet another talent hailing from the Georgian capital: Shin label boss Newa kicks off our next episode with her left-field strain of aquatic beats. If she hasn’t crossed your radar yet, the Bassiani resident could do soon. Since 2012, Newa’s experimental productions and makeshift sets have been making her presence felt all over this town. That’s changed a little with the pandemic (and becoming a mother), which makes this rare recording, her first set in a while, all the more special. Stay tuned for an incomparable gem: cheeky millennial euphoria, acid frequencies, apoplectic basslines, this one’s got it all.

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Bassiani invites Newa / Podcast #135

Neux — live from Boiler Room Tbilisi at Khidi Club.

Neux | Boiler Room X Khidi: Tbilisi

Newa is now one of BASEMENT’s first residents. Her BASEMENT mix kicks the series off with a bang. Her set exemplifies techno at its rushing, futuristic best. Churning with a fleet-footed defiance, these 65 minutes show her firing on all cylinders. Describing the club, she says: “The first time I entered it, it felt like home. I try to choose very special tracks to play in BASEMENT, because there are not many clubs where I feel at home. The intimacy of BASEMENT is unique.”

— @newa

BASEMENT 002 - Newa

Previous Podcast guests Ndrx and Newa return to the series with Bassiani Podcast 168, a b2b live set recorded back at the club in early March. These twin flames are faithful custodians of the Georgian scene and not for nothing. Independently, the duo have a discernible in-your-face spirit all their own, but together they make for a formidable pair whose sound for sore ears is thrilling and instinctual. Their surging techno bouts are the result of a flawless combo that sprints between slamming beats and underwater echoes with a kindling tempo designed to pique your primal senses. Watch this space, the duo’s skull sessions are reciprocal spellwork in the making, and who knows what they’ll summon up next.

Bassiani invites Newa b2b Ndrx / Podcast #168

At the helm for this next one is local-grown whizz kid Natia Pailodze. She’s the recondite face behind the decks at Horoom, without so much as a flinch, spinning ice-cool sounds that gradually scale and make an intimate home of whatever space they might fill. Her unadulterated techno steers clear of typical tropes and delivers something keenly personal, intelligent loops that playfully coil and dance with their pliant crowd. As for Bassiani Podcast 169: she’s just as ingenious in the studio, gradually building a complex palette of off-kilter tunes and drumloops of the most persistent stripe. This rising tide is coursing along at her own speed, a force fated for big things: this hour long segue is just Olly breaking ground.

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Bassiani invites Olly / Podcast #169

Live Recording of the set played at Osmosis techno party at Horoom/Bassiani from 5am to 7am.

Horoom/Bassiani - Osmosis 3AM 06.05.23

Guest mix by @nebbieri

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Reclaim Your City 548 | Kancheli (Tbilisi)

Dishing out his own part - and what a choice cut! - of the Bassiani gospel through the RYC waves this week, Georgian wizard Kancheli fires off a stupendous two-hour round of his immersive take on techno music, beautifully merging cinematic depth of field with hi-impact kinetic grooves. A former percussionist and Jazz head, Kancheli flexes the width of his musical palette to compelling effect, clashing full-blown functional DJ tools against abstract-adjacent flights to form his own dynamic yet hypnotic dance grammar away from normative constraints and ephemeral fads. The result is a bumpy, shape-shifting masterclass of a mix, bridging the gap betwixt proper floor-focussed explosiveness and more inward-gazing extrapolations. Complex and refined, a techno work of art.

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Reclaim Your City 548 | Kancheli

After her absolute masterclass of a set at our ''We Are Not Alone'' 1st of May Weekender earlier this year, we are extremely excited to welcome Newa's contribution to our podcast series! Flawless!

For Newa, when DJing, the emotional guidance she uses to locate the structure of her set is key. She builds something that has all the ingredients of classic techno and at the same time perfectly mirrors its present sound. She explores the low-level end of the bass-spectrum as well as cunningly introducing squelchy acid together with intense melodies. Newa’s techno is direct with an intense presence, yet never forceful or intrusive.

@newa

BPITCH 013 - Newa

For the 40th edition of the Fast Forward Audio Series we present to you - NEWA

Coming from the jazz scene (and being a classically trained musician) Ana Kublashvili chose the artist name Newa when she progressed into the electronic music field. Newa started out as a DJ in 2012 in her hometown of Tbilisi, Georgia, quickly making a name for herself around in the city’s famous nightlife spots. She is a regular at the world-renowned Bassiani venue, a space that has given her a foundation to establish her skills on an international scale. Newa is also a recurring favourite at Ben Klock’s touring event-series Photon.

When it comes to Newa’s own productions it is a direct transition from her sound as a DJ; she represents a nuanced artist, building her musical presence on technical skill and honest feelings. Her authenticity extends into the studio. What you discover when listening to her work is a producer who expertly manages to measure all elements; deep bass lines and sunken melodies coexist in harmony. Whether the end result is techno or an experimental ambient piece, she manages to create music resonating with depth and reflection. Subspiele Records debuted Newa’s first own productions in 2012, since then she has gone on to release records on fine labels such as Klockworks, Semantica and the Bassiani in-house label. Since 2016 she also co-runs the diverse Icontrax imprint; here the focus lies on presenting undiscovered local talent from the flourishing Georgian techno scene.

We are looking much forward to having her on the lineup for the next Fast Forward rave @ KPH Volume, 7th of March 2020
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Links
https://soundcloud.com/newa
https://www.facebook.com/NewA.music/
https://www.instagram.com/newa.music/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/newa

Graphics by Melina Stehr

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Fast Forward Audio Series #40: Newa

Soaring techno from the Bassiani resident.

Read more here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=726

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Awakenings Podcast #81 - Newa

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Awakenings Podcast #81 - Newa

Homegrown Georgian producer Kancheli returns with a thundering and unabated Podcast 88. The Bassiani resident dexterously fuses metallic beats, acid and melody in this visceral hour of techno fit for the hardiest ravers.

@kancheli

Bassiani invites Kancheli / Podcast #88

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Since launching in 2016, Junction 2 has grown into a globally recognised event with an underground cult following. Deeply rooted in club culture and ultra-consistent across operations, production, music policy and vibe, the festival puts the audience journey at the heart of the experience. 

Made up of a variety of bespoke and creative spaces, the London festival has steadily scaled from one day to two, from 10,000 to 25,000 like-minded guests, elevating the scope of UK electronic music festivals to rival those of our European counterparts. No short sets or plastic tents, Junction 2 merges natural beauty, green fields, rambling rivers, woodland pathways and hidden enclaves with impeccable sound, high end production and a meticulous attention to detail. The ethos behind the scenes is as progressive as the booking policy, with a focus on improving sustainability, gender parity, welfare provisions and with active anti-discrimination policies in place. 

Despite the postponement of the 2020 edition, recent months has seen Junction 2 bring the spirit of Boston Manor Park into the digital space as the UK’s first large scale underground virtual festival. Uniting party goers from around the world at a time when we couldn’t freely experience dancefloors, the event was broadcast in over 150 countries. A second edition of the virtual festival came in January 2021 with Junction 2: Connections. Featuring 20 artists and filmed across 3 iconic musical cities (Detroit, Berlin and London), the global electronic music community was brought together again inside Junction 2’s custom built space, J2v. A truly unique, one-off experience, the digital festival was watched by over 3.1million viewers.

Junction 2’s vision is focused on elevating original and pioneering artists whilst providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for future generations to blossom.

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