We are proud to present Biochemical Metamorphosis by artist OCD as the final release on Noise Manifesto for the foreseeable future. 


OCD is Chiara Ricciardi, who we got to know at the queer parties of Gegen. Always impressing us with her delivery of the darker sounds of techno we love so much, it was obvious we needed to invite Chiara to Noise Manifesto. This EP was made during Chiara’s journey, starting from her cancer diagnosis and completed just after her final chemo treatment. This EP is a testament to the courage it takes to face life's challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.


Here is OCD in her own words:

This EP is a raw exploration of my journey through chemotherapy. Each track serves as a sonic snapshot of the emotions I felt during this challenging period. From the initial anticipation of the unknown, leading to feelings of despair and finally to the emergence of newfound strength to overcome cancer, this collection of tracks offers a deeply personal and honest account of my experiences. 

The progression through the EP, together with the artwork created in collaboration with artist Feo Melanin, reflects the increasing severity of the treatment and the psychological toll it took. The palette of reds is a direct reference to the chemotherapy medications I endured, while the abstract shapes represent this transformative process. This is more than just a collection of tracks; it is a personal narrative and a cathartic release.

Purgation

DJ & Producer, Resident @tanzgente @dixrupt
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 EU: sarkha.gmail@gmail.com
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲: dixruptcommunity@outlook.com
contact: PM or sarkha.berlin@gmail.com
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Sarkha [saɾ.kɑ], a Berlin-based producer and DJ, is known for crafting music with raw and hypnotic grooves, complemented by haunting atmospheres and powerful percussions. With a background in the audio post-production industry, she exhibits a solid foundation in dramaturgy, which is reflected in her productions and sets.

Sarkha has established herself as a versatile artist, equally adept at creating dancefloor-oriented tracks and experimental works that reflect her deep interest in sonic exploration. Her soundtrack Last Days of Gaia, released on Pollen.Sounds, marked a turning point and opened up a new creative direction.

Active in the underground electronic music scene for well over a decade, Sarkha has performed at venues such as Suicide Club, Renate, Mensch Meier, Birgit, and Oxi. She has also taken part in events organised by international networks such as female:pressure and Amsterdam Techno Records. In 2023, she completed a brief tour in Japan, marking her intercontinental debut. As a producer, her work has been released on respected labels including Detroit Underground, Blockchain Records, Not Dolls, Kodikarm, Pollen.Sounds, Glanz + Elend, The Techno's Children and Klem.

Finally, Sarkha has joined the collectives Dixrupt & Tanzgente as a resident.

"OCD will bring you into an oneiric state where everything is out of control and too fast — a metaphor of our ages."

Booking: clara@acheron-booking.com

Ph: Enrico Bardin

I believe in the transformative power of techno 🌚

References:
NTSC, Hamburg
Übel und Gefährlich, Hamburg
Fabrique Gängeviertel, Hamburg
MS Dockville, Hamburg
Rote Flora, Hamburg
Südpol, Hamburg
Bunker Club, Kiel
Yoko Club, Hamburg
Waagenbau, Hamburg
Mensch Meier, Berlin
Baalsal, Hamburg
Slot Keller, Hamburg
Tranzit, Hamburg
La Cova, Hamburg
EDGE, Berlin
Kinky Sundays, Hamburg