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Seth Troxler is one of electronic music’s most instantly recognisable artists. He has carved out his own unique path as a cultural commentator, art curator, restaurateur and entrepreneur. Descended from a family of cowboys and Baptist preachers, Seth is part African-American, with a singular approach to viewing the world through the prism of contemporary music culture.

Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and raised in suburban Detroit, Seth learnt the art of DJing initially from his stepfather (then a college radio DJ) and later from working, at only 16, behind the counter in legendary Detroit record store ‘Melodies & Memories’. It wasn’t until Seth made the decision to explore new horizons in the mid-2000s, moving to Berlin fresh out of his teens (after debuting at Panorama Bar at just 18 years old), that his DJ career really took off.

Since the move from Detroit to Berlin, then settling in London for a number of years, and now with his time divided between Ibiza and Berlin (Round 2), Seth has established himself as one of the world biggest DJs (voted the world’s number one DJ in scene bible Resident Advisor and gracing the front cover of Mixmag three times). He’s equally at home playing to the smoke-filled dance floors of some of the world’s most discerning nightclubs, such as CircoLoco, fabric (London), Nordstern (Basel), The Lux (Lisbon) or Blitz (Munich), as he is headlining the world’s largest festivals, like Glastonbury, Movement, Roskilde or Sonar.

Right from the word go, Seth has been as passionate about food and contemporary art as he is about music, and these two interests have resonated at all points, and in parallel, to his music career. A multi-faceted modern artist: he has held residencies at talismanic music institutions, run numerous record labels, and pursued his own solo recording career (including the recent ‘Play In The Dark’ collaboration with the Martinez Brothers on Crosstown Rebels, and ‘Lumartes’ that kick started CircoLoco Recordings in Summer 2021). Furthermore Seth has found the time to launch the successful Smokey Tails’ restaurant in London, to create and host his own party during the Rio Carnival, and then to stop everything and to take the time out to climb Kilimanjaro for charity.

More recently Seth has focussed his creative energies on his ‘Lost Souls of Saturn’ www.lostsoulsofsaturn.com project, alongside Phil Moffa and further opaque participants, that sits firmly at the intersection between futuristic electronica, contemporary art and technology. In 2019 Lost Souls Of Saturn presented their audio/visual installation Transmission at the Saatchi Gallery in London, after its premiere during Art Basel in Switzerland, and collaborated with the Met in New York and the Fondation Beyeler in Basel in 2021. Lost Souls Of Saturn are currently recording their second album and conducting further experiments in augmented reality and virtual reality, which will be revealed soon.

Extremely well travelled, constantly searching and experiencing, Seth Troxler continues to follow his own unique path.

(Melódie)

Puerto Rico born DJ, Vocalist and Producer, Natalia Roth set in motion this life path in 2014. Never afraid to take risks and always looking for new musical changes, Natalia’s passion started at an early age learning to play piano and guitar. In time, her commitment for music lead to writing poems, followed by songwriting.

Her desire to dive into the underground dance music realm was inspired by countless nights of wandering through techno raves in Puerto Rico. She caught herself attracted to the alterations of atmosphere on the dance floor, studying the variation of emotions. Natalia’s curiosity got her to the booth and eventually to the studio. She discovered a new way of expressing herself through music.

After years of tweaking her craft and growing as a DJ, she established a name for herself locally. Natalia’s sound is heavily influenced by modern minimal house and techno. Describing her style as fusing minimal tech and techno to bring a new essence to the industry. Currently living in Miami, Natalia has expanded her carrier and started her own party brand, Melódie.

Takashi Himeoka (Cabaret Recordings / snapout / Cowboy Family)

Debuting in 2014 via his now-infamous 'Tamayura EP' on Swiss label RORA, Toyko-based Takashi Himeoka has since established himself as a well-respected producer globally, maintaining a solid discography of reputable vinyl and V/A releases on labels around the world. 

Unafraid to push the envelope, Himeoka's sound is diverse and exciting, spanning from deep minimal house as per his early releases, to the energetic blend of Detroit Techno, UK House and Electro that characterises his later works. Importantly, Takashi Himeoka combines his broad-ranging influences with finesse to create a highly-original sound, one which has notably blossomed via his 2019 'Utakata EP' on his own label Phreak Records, and his 2021 'Wormhole EP' on legendary Japanese label, Cabaret Recordings. 

Takashi Himeoka's DJ-craft stands as a further expression of his experience and creative sensibility. A staple face in booths around Tokyo, his technical proficiency, timeless selections and groove-focus has toured him around Asia, Australia and Europe.

Co-Founder of Desires Atlanta
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Rooted in Berlin, Britta Arnold channels the city’s boundless creativity and ever-evolving energy into her music, which reflects her surroundings—diverse, grounded, and always forward-thinking.

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Hailing from the underground techno scene of Atlanta, Sam Wolfe's continuous string of chart topping releases on prestigious labels [1605, Experts Only, Filth On Acid, Tronic, Revealed, Black Hole Recordings, Purified] made him one of the most successful American breakout stars in dance music. Taking underground techno to the mainstage with his standout performances showcasing his uncompromising sound: a purifying blend of aggressive, big, and peak-time energy. Since Sam's debut he has had a dozen top 10 tracks in the Beatport techno charts and headlined shows across the globe from New York City to Sydney. He has collaborated with the likes of UMEK, Teenage Mutants, Cosmic Boys, & T78 among others. Receiving support from John Summit, Adam Beyer, Hardwell, Eli Brown, Tiesto, Fisher, Solomun, Armin Van Buuren, Dom Dolla, and more. Keep an ear out for his upcoming releases and be sure to catch him live—this is one rising talent you won’t want to miss.

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