Rising from the South African underground, Thor Rixon has found his home in Berlin’s electronic music community, spreading his unique sound of forward-focused dance music across Europe, with releases on respected House & Techno labels such as Get Physical, Activia Benz, Laut & Luise, and his own labels Vibe Killer & Eko Worldwide.

When he takes the stage, expect energy. He launches a dance floor with an array of analog drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers. Fully improvised live sets that dive deep into intricate and textured soundscapes, which sit on a bed or rolling and pulsing rhythms. This live show and Rixon’s production style has made him a growing force in the global dance music landscape.

His raw and infectious energy has allowed him to perform his live show on the stages of Europe & South Africa’s most notorious festivals and clubs, leaving his mark on Fusion Festival (DE), Garbicz Festival (PL), Lighthouse Festival (HR), Habitat Festival (DE), Watergate (DE), The Great Escape Festival(UK), and Carfax (SA).

Here's an exclusive two hour live recording generously gifted to us by the enigma himself. Lots of love to Thor for sharing a piece of himself with all of us, and our apologies to all of you for the delayed upload... Rabbit been busy ;)

Thor's Live setup for this mix includes Elektron Octatrack, Digitakt, Syntakt & Analog 4 - all going through a RNLA compressor. Recorded April 2024.

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MBE 54

MBE #55: Thor Rixon •

Curate. Connect. Include.
A former Open-Air Venue becomes a Booking & Event Agency.

Friend began his journey as a music journalist in 2010 founding @psymedia before taking up DJing 2017. In 2018 he moved from South Africa to Vietnam and quickly established himself as a formidable DJ and promoter in the region. From sandy beaches down south to mystical caves up north, Friend played at many reputable clubs, festivals and tropical jungle raves such as Studio Adventure, Savage, Retreat (Equation), We Groove and Equinox Festival. His creatively curated 'This Is' club nights and prolific sunrise afterparties in Hanoi under his humble record label @magicboxengine also played a pivotal role in shaping the city's underground music scene.

Since returning to Cape Town in 2021, Friend has performed at renowned festivals and prolific venues such as Wolfkop Weekender, Bazique, Habitat, Into The Wild, Afrikaburn, Origin Festival and Modular Club. Often eclectic, sometimes obscure, always tasteful - Friend's forever evolving sound is heavily influenced by his nomadic travels in SE Asia, South America and Europe. Never shy to switch up the genre or tempo, his versatile approach sees him blending elements of ambient, house, minimal, techno, electro and breakbeats spanning both new school and old.

DM or email dominicirla@gmail.com for bookings.

DJ/Artist/Singer
Galactically inclined to f*ck a planet with love

𝗠𝗕𝗘. Founded and engineered in Asia.

Blasting electronic transmissions from South East Asia and beyond with productions, mixes, and events. We aim to shine some light on the music scene and give talents a platform to share their creativity. We have our club side (MBE) and kitchen groovers (SLOWLY) to reach each corner. Enjoy!

MBE #55: Thor Rixon •

Magic Box Engine