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Operator Picks - 2023

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A vast technical understanding underpins the work of Rotterdam's @albertabalsam. It allows her to deconstruct norms and rebuild music with her own rules as she draws on electro, IDM, heavy techno, broken beats and avant-acid sounds. This has made her a firm favourite at artful events all across Europe where she joins the dots between outlier sounds while never forgetting to get people dancing, while also releasing on our label, Carista’s United Identities and Tzusing.

Alberta's quest to do the impossible, her passion for sci-fi motifs and a love of 90s vibes all shine through in this week's mix: it's a hard-to-define trip through elastic bass and out-there rhythms. Icy and sparse electro makes way for unhinged drum flurries and sleazy broken beats, freaky sound designs sit next to weirdo vocals and leave you wondering WTF? while loving every second of the maverick musical madness.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 397 - Alberta Balsam

Here is our BBC Essential Mix with two hours of mostly unreleased music enjoy

FJAAK - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

Alberta Balsam is a music producer, DJ and live act from Rotterdam. She produces the kind of electronic music that borders on techno, IDM and electronica. Sometimes experimental and sometimes surprisingly accessible. As her name already suggests, (Alberta Balsam is derived from one of AFX tracks), she's influenced by artists like Aphex Twin, Clark, Lakker and Four Tet. Her heavy and dark beats are often ofset by spacious and wide synths and snippets of vocals, often heavily processed. Having a musical background as a keyboard player and a music production student at the conservatory of Rotterdam, Alberta is clearly obsessed with intricate and at times complicated harmonies and syncopated beats.
Alberta Balsam was already present on Red Bull Mixtape Vol 4, featured on the Fog Mountain Compilation 010 and Beatitude Vol 4 by Lowriders Recordings. She also played the 2016 MTV Rec festival

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Alberta Balsam - 31st October 2023

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FJAAK - Awakenings Summer Festival 2023

Bringing some sunshine to your day with Kesia & Julia. Hope you enjoy it.

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Viben’ out w Kesia - 14th December 2023

xceptor will play a 2 hour set closing the year with a lot of his own productions, vinyls and good stuff

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xcepting w/ xceptor - 16th December 2023

Genres are obsolete. Vibe is key. Let Wes guide you through your morning rituals and Friday hangovers with a 2-hour ride through hand-picked selections and personal favorites. Wake up, tune in & zone out.

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Joy in the Morning w/ Wes - 16th December 2023

CHALÉ is an Amsterdam-based DJ. As a child of Ghanaian parents, he was introduced to different types of African music at an early age. As he grew older he developed his passion for music which eventually led him to master the decks. He is known for his energetic, eclectic music selection varying from Hip-hop, House, UK, Club Music, and music from the diaspora, which he also showcases during his monthly radio show, Operator. CHALÉ has established himself as a household name in the Amsterdam nightlife scene, but he has also extended his resume with performances abroad in Paris, Berlin, Milan, and London just to name a few.

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CHALÉ - 14th December 2023

Verity is becoming a familiar face across clubs in the Netherlands. Hailing from Detroit and the UK, she reflects this in her track selection and genre variety. Her sets walk the line between experimental and danceable, capable of constantly teasing your ear while never letting you lose sight of your rhythm. Expect a cohesive mix of UK bass, jungle, techno, breaks, and everything in between. There’s no lack of heavy bass, high energy, and versatility when she’s mixing.

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248 w/ Verity - 14th December 2023

Operator Radio - 13th August 2024

Alberta Balsam is a Rotterdam-based artist blending IDM, ambient, bass, and techno through live improvisation and DJ sets. With releases on Dekmantel and Clone, she pushes club music's boundaries, performing at venues like Dekmantel, De School, and C12.


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Alberta Balsam - 25 - 17th December 2024

Streaming from Amsterdam's Radio Radio: this is RRFM.NL w/ @albertabalsam

RRFM • Alberta Balsam • 17-04-2025

Herrensauna #4 - Madalba

this is the live recording of my last gig... 
Recorded in Prague Ravemark March 6th
Aired on Rinse France May 29th
for a short time here. **free download**

Rinse France Podcast

LAST RAVE BEFORE CORONA

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We broadcast a variety of live shows, from music to science and sports, featuring international DJ's, artists and guest speakers weekly since 2017. We are committed to support emerging talents and to engage the local community and beyond. Our main goal is the overall cultural development through diverse initiatives.

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