Explorations 22 is brought to you by super fresh talent Mia Kober.

Mia Caught LO-FIs Attention with her warm debonair and kind nature, and after hearing her play a polished set at WALL TO WALL we were astounded to hear she has only been spinning for 9 months.

Mia's introduction to music was by her parents, being taken to festivals at an early age and being spoonfed Jazz, folk and more these influences brewed inside her mind.
Discovering the track Muse by Nicolas Jaar was the lightbulb moment and the first steps to electronic music enlightenment were taken.
Her quest took her to Europe where the chill stages of festivals was her education.

Mia has drawn inspiration from the likes off  Nicolaas Jaar, Clever Austin, Lui Mufata, Nils Frahm, Nikosh, Gary Clark Jr, Four Tet, Gidge, Lee Jones, Stimming, Arutani, Billy Caso,  Satori, Lemonella, flowers on monday, Groove Armada, Landhouse, Gaudi, Bado, Jean du Voyage... and from this her sound carries a warm emotion, with hints of melancholy.

Embedding herself in the Auckland underground scene it is her enthusiasm to organise events and lend a hand to those that need it that make her a pleasure to be around and her ease at weaving a soundscape makes her one to watch.

In her short career she has already played stellar sets at kiwi Burn and splore... and is becoming a regular on Auckland lineups.

For this mix Mia has put together a deep emotive offering..In her own words...

I spent sometime trying to make the playlist and have the mix be certain way but nothing felt like it was flowing with ease, so i ended  totally surrendering what it would sound like and just played for fun and myself dancing and moving and having a good ol time and that’s the recording I ended up with. Unplanned and just an extension of what i was feeling when I created it.  I think its good to have an outline but when we create with restrictions over what we are feeling in the moment it is harder to enjoy the recording experience. So taking a breath and tuning in to what I’m feeling in the moment is the approach that works for me. 

Smashed it Mate!

Enjoy

Mia Kober : LO-FI Presents EXPLORATIONS 22

Cappuccino & électro music, specially the deep.

Ein Mensch. Ich arbeite an tromsite.de + handelsfrei.org.

A human. Working at TROM project as a volunteer.

In less than three years, Hen Kalish, aka Shovaav has become one of NZ's enthusiastic contributors to the underground music scene. From meticulous DJ sets to events production to live percussion shows, Shovaav brings powerful and colorful energy to the dancefloor. 

Connecting humans and inspiring movement is what drew Shovaav to play in numerous festivals; Shipwrecked Festival, Spirit Festival, Dimension Festival, Abracadabra New Zealand Festival, Naked in the Trees Festival, and more.

Originally from Israel, the melting pot of cultures. Shovaav's musical affairs started from an early age when a mixture of nations, music, and instruments took a big role in his musical journey. Surrounded by Middle Eastern, Funk, and Electronic music, he developed a particularly vibrant and fruity taste which can be demonstrated in his performance and energy. 

Living today in Auckland, New Zealand, Shovaav has established his reputation of unforgettable sets that bring old and new from all the corners of the world. Featuring live percussions with exotic tunes.

Say Hello  : mia.kober.music@gmail.com 
Bookings : bookingthecollektive@gmail.com

Europe Dates 2024: 

29.06 - Fusion Festival, Palapa Bar
30.06 - Kater Blau, Berlin 
13.07 - SissyFass, Berlin 
19.07 - Beate Uwe, Berlin
20.07 - Bahnwährter Thiel, Munich
16.08 - Bucht der Träumer
17.08 - Bucht der Träumer
06.09 - Mystic Creatures, Poland
05.10 - L'A Cultural V edition: Niu Dimension, Barcelona

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