Nova Retra, an Egyptian-Russian DJ, draws inspiration from her multicultural heritage, cultivating a distinctive identity that is both nostalgic and futuristic. Though the rising artist began her musical journey as a producer, her passion for classic dance records and vinyls led her to collect rare records from the 80s to the 00s, and ultimately into the world of vinyl DJing. She has since been creating music that re-envisions analog sounds in our digital age.

In solidarity with Palestine, Nova Retra created this exclusive set for Select 214. Over an hour and 10 minutes, Retra reflects on the Israeli atrocities that have been ravaging Palestine, with emotive sonic waves and distorted electronic beats that represent the destruction and distress we have been witnessing for over the past 100 days. Opening with a muffled scratchy Arabic voice note (as it was sampled from a news report on the radio), the set is made up of layers of futuristic and industrial sounds with occasional intersections of sirens and white noise, ending with an evocative symphony evoking a dystopian soundscape.

Select 214: Mixed by Nova Retra

Invitation to Participate in Electronic Music Exploration: Showcase Your Music on Experimental Story Podcast

The project "Experimental story "is designed as a platform for visual, musical and literary art integration with the purpose to create products, namely stories, which show themselves through the media of word, sound and picture. I give the visual and literary axis of the art piece, where local and foreign musicians, producers and Djs give the musical part. 
The advantage of this project is the visual dimension of musical expression which interprets it using techniques derived from the fields of fine arts and literature. The musical piece's content is thus presented in all its visual variety. The goal of the project is to collect varied and quality music with the intention to enrich creative area and connect different fields of art, interesting for experts and enthusiasts. 
The purpose of the project is to shed a light on the interpretative view of music and everything that connects to it. As the auditory perception may carry the main role, when it comes to music, one cannot neglect the visual effects experienced by the performance, feedback of the public, the outlook of the physical space in which the performance is taking place, by technical equipment and other material. At the same time, the focus lies in the visual and literary interpretation of a single musical piece, for we consider that one can tell a story in a spectrum of ways using different media.

Gigs, News, reviews, interviews and the freshest tunes from across the Middle East.

currently based in Lisboa 

𝖎𝖓𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘: nova.retra@gmail.com

Newest Release :
GWGT143 II - CEASEFIRE Vol. 2 Urgent Need Compilation - Various Artists

First Release : GWGT143 - CEASEFIRE Urgent Need Compilation - Various Artists
A compilation of over 45 pieces of original music donated from artists, friends new and old, from around the world, to provide urgent need for medical supplies and food to civilians in Palestine.

All proceeds of sales from this compilation will be sent to Gaza for those in urgent need,
https://girlzwithgoodtaste.bandcamp.com/album/gwgt143-free-gaza-ceasefire-urgent-need-compilation

Select 214: Mixed by Nova Retra

SceneNoise