Guest Mixes

Podcast no. 155 for @oramicspl platform by @softbreak.
www.oramics.pl

Rotterdam based Soft Break is a DJ and graphic designer who experiments in re-constructing collective consciousness through design, film, sound, music and performance. Her early encounters with her city's drum and bass, jungle, breakbeat, hiphop and grime scene has resulted in eclectic sets.

As a part of the promising AMPFEMININE collective, she aims to add a lovely variety of colour behind the decks and add the feminine energy that is missing in the power dynamics that are currently in place. Since starting out in mid 2019, Soft Break became a resident at MONO in Rotterdam and is one of the latest graduates from the No Shade DJ Mentoring Program 2020 in Berlin.

Photo: Elizar Veerman

ORAMICS 155: Soft Break

@AMPFEMININE member @softbreak is an artist to keep an eye on. With a cherry-picked selection of music she lives op to her artist name. We are glad for this contribution to our series!

Some words about this mix from the artist herself: "I attempted to keep the BPM between 120 and 140 for this mix, which is something I haven't done in a long time. Lower BPM than usual but the drums are loud forevermore. Music by Shannon Funchess, Bakongo, ICYTWAT, and Tygapaw amongst others."

WAS. SERIES #24 - SOFT BREAK

Soft Break 

Rotterdam-based Soft Break is a DJ and multidisciplinary designer who experiments in re-constructing collective consciousness through design, film, sound, music and performance. 
Early encounters with her city's jungle, dubstep and grime scene are heavily reflected in her eclectic sets. Not shying away from 160BPM, she moves through gentle vocals, techno, footwork, hip-hop and sub-destroying bass. Her sets are always full of unexpected twists and turns.

She is one of the graduates of the No Shade DJ Mentoring Program class 2020 in Berlin. That same year AMPFEMININE was born, a DJ collective based in Rotterdam aiming to add a variety of colour behind the decks and adding feminine energy that is missing in the power dynamics that are currently in place.

Next week we will finally see her on her much-awaited festival debut next to her fellow AMPFEMININE member Nala Brown at Dekmantel Festival and later this summer at Dekmantel Selectors.

With online mixes she's always aiming to expand the scope of genre-bending, fusing various drum patterns, rhythms, and vocals.

SoundCloud : https://soundcloud.com/softbreak
RA : https://ra.co/dj/softbreak

DUSK201 By Soft Break

This week we warmly welcome Soft Break to the series. The Rotterdam-based artist is a DJ, multidisciplinary designer and one of the founders of AMPFEMININE, a DJ collective based in Rotterdam aiming to add a variety of colour behind the decks and adding feminine energy that is missing in the power dynamics that are currently in place. She is also one of the latest graduates from the No Shade DJ Mentoring Program 2020 in Berlin. Her eclectic, high-energy sets reflect her early encounters with her city's jungle, dubstep and grime scene. She moves through gentle vocals, techno, footwork, hip hop and sub destroying bass. Lock in for a take-no-prisoners hour of club-driven rhythmic bangers.

@softbreak

Galactic Funk Podcast 111 - Soft Break

The brilliant Soft Break recorded a 1h mix for our show Radio 8000. A bass-heavy and playful selection!

Soft Break is a Rotterdam-born and based DJ, audiovisual artist and graphic designer. Early encounters with her city's jungle, dubstep and grime scene are heavily reflected in her eclectic sets. Her DJ sets move through gentle vocals, percussion, hard drums, footwork, hip hop and sub destroying bass. Expect genre-busting, energy-driven aural narratives, full of unexpected twists and turns.

Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/____soft_break/
SC: @softbreak

Soft Break - traverse x Radio 80000 - 29.04.2023

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Mix By Soft Break w/ AMPFEMININE (26.06.2023)

With "life is peachy" being @softbreak's lifetime mood, manifested on her body, expect this mix to be nothing less 🍑 Zigzagging, twisting and spiralling gracefully between Ghetto House, Hip Hop, Footwork and more, she reminisces about the DnB and Breakbeat scene in her hometown of Rotterdam.

Keep an eye out for this member of Rotterdam's finest, all-female DJ collective @AMPFEMININE.


Tracklist:

DJ Mell G - break y0 neck
Yazzus - Run It Up VIP
Druguse - Elevate
(?) - Viral
JJ N Textasy - Goodies
Bapari - WAP (Cardi B X Megan The Stallion Edit)
aamin - I've Got Feelings Too
Micro - What I Want
DJ Rap - Spiritual Aura (Engineers Without Fears Remix, 1993)
FAUZIA - berceuse
Goldie - Kemistry

RAIDERS VOL 19: SOFT BREAK

Rotterdam's multidisciplinary artist Soft Break contributes to this week's Rhythmic Culture podcast. Being part of the AMPFEMININE collective, she aims to add a variety of colour behind the decks and add the feminine energy that is missing in the power dynamics that are currently in place.

In her carefully curated hour, she takes a journey through rugged drums, sweaty club tunes and heavy bass assault.

@softbreak

RC:040 Soft Break

AMPFEMININE SPECIAL

Bella Hall b2b Deborah X b2b Nala Brown b2b Soft break

"The first mix was recorded by 4 of the 5 members of AMPFEMININE, an all female intersectional feminist Dj collective based in Rotterdam. Starting over a year ago to challenge the overly male and white music scene in Rotterdam, AMPFEMININE aims to promote and give space to womxn, queer and BPOC DJ’s. Before the pandemic, they co-hosted a party for international womxns day, as well as co-organized the slutwalk. Originally planning on carrying on promoting their message through parties, the pandemic forced them to get creative. It made them realise that whilst partying is an important site for cultural revolution, there are many ways to challenge oppressive power structures. As such, in the past year they have hosted fundraisers for the BLM protests, started a guest mix series, hosted radio shows around the Netherlands, and have participate in multiple interviews. They are currently working on a top secret but super exciting project which will launch in May (stay tuned). 

When looking at the effects of  the pandemic, combined with the BLM protests, there has undoubtably been shift within the music scene. What these event made clear was that there are inherent inequalities that persist within society which frame and define every space - even the dance floor. As a collective, they hope that this cultural reckoning will not fade once parties start again, but rather that it becomes an integral part of the way the electronic music scene evolves.  That being said they cannot wait to make you all dance like crazy and sweat like never before when parties are once again allowed. However, until then, they offer us this sweet little mix show casing their various blends of some of their favourite genres. Enjoy xxxx"

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@bella_hall
@softbreak
https://www.instagram.com/ampfeminine/

AMPFEMININE SPECIAL: Bella Hall b2b Deborah X b2b Nala Brown b2b Soft break

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20.07 b2b YoungWoman, Nyege Nyege Festival, Garage Noord, Amsterdam
12.07 Shift Return, Echobox Radio
28.06 Nous'klaer Festival b2b Jameszoo, Rotterdam

past:
21.06 Ray-Ban x Echobox Radio, Amsterdam
14.06 Shift Return, MYNRGY sits in, Echobox Radio
13.06 (Talk) POING, Rotterdam
01.06 Elements of Sound, AMPFEMININE, KODA, Schiedam
30.05 FIBER Festival, Amsterdam
23.05 Nyege Nyege, b2b Deborah X, Worm Rotterdam
17.05 Shift Return, Echobox, Amsterdam
08.05 +++ b2b dirtydms, Future Intel, The Hague
01.05 THE BEAT, 3FM RADIO
19.04 MOMO Festival (Talk), Rotterdam
11.04 N8W8 (Talk), Rotterdam
05.04 ISSUE (DJ Workshop), Amsterdam
29.03 b2b dirtydms, Amsterdam
22.03 Shift Return, Echobox Radio, Amsterdam
08.03 KIOSK, Brussels, Belgium
01.03 La Fabriek, Brussels, Belgium
22.02 Shift Return, Echobox, Amsterdam
21.02 Diaspora Radio b2b DJ Shahmaran, Club RAUM, Amsterdam
25.01 Shift Return, Echobox, Amsterdam

2024
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30.11 Shift Return, Echobox
28.11 Loom, Jungle Amsterdam
07.11 Traumgarten X Future Intel
02.11 Plakboys, Tilburg
02.11 Shift Return, Echobox Radio
18.10 RA x B.A.D. ADE Panel Talk, Tilla Tec, Amsterdam
12.10 West, Den Haag
05.10 Shift Return, Echobox Radio
05.10 MONO Fundraiser, Rotterdam
21.09 b2b Bella Hall, La Cassette, Skatecafe, Amsterdam
24.08 Dekmantel Selectors Boat Party, Croatia
22.08 Dekmantel Selectors, Croatia
16.08 Kabul à Gogo, Utrecht
10.08 Shift Return, Echobox, Amsterdam
08.08 Ecdysis w/ DJ Shahmaran, Operator Radio
03.08 Garage Noord, Amsterdam
20.07 Echobox Anniversary, Benelux Bar, Amsterdam
13.07 Electropark Festival, Genoa, Italy
29.06 Jams & Gems Afterparty, Eindhoven
29.06 Jams & Gems Festival, Eindhoven
15.06 Shift Return, Echobox, Amsterdam
14.06 w/ TEMPEST + Arcturius, Kanaal40, Amsterdam
02.06 Patio, LOFI, Amsterdam
24.05 Club3, Haarlem
18.05 Shift Return, Echobox, Amsterdam
10.05 Creatures of the Night (b2b Ka-Raba), RADION, Amsterdam
04.05 POING Club, Worm, Rotterdam
13.04 Tilla Tec, Amsterdam
13.04 STRP & Breek, Eindhoven
16.03 DOKA w/ SAIDAH, Amsterdam
16.03 Curated by Rupture, Amsterdam
10.02 40 degrees, kanaal40, Amsterdam
27.01 CTM Festival, Oxi, Berlin
26.01 Hope House, Leeds
14.01 Het Einde, De School, Amsterdam

2023
31.12 RELOAD, De Helling, Utrecht
16.12 PARDON, Parallel, Amsterdam
15.12 Plasma, RSO, Berlin
25.11 Somatic Rituals, Garage Noord, Amsterdam
18.11 Mo Manager Anniversary, Skatecafe, Amsterdam
11.11 Hudson Mohawke & Nikki Nair, Parallel, Amsterdam
11.11 Le Guess Who? AMPFEMININE, Basis, Utrecht
04.11 Meredith Monk, Museumnacht Amsterdam, Oude Kerk
20.10 La Biennale di Venezia, Venice
06.10 Stepping Into Tomorrow, DOKA, Amsterdam
30.09 Vulvaverse, Poing, Rotterdam
29.09 Unlocked DnB, Bird, Rotterdam
13.09 Het Huis Utrecht, Utrecht
19.08 Decoratelier x touche--touche, Brussels
19.08 Kiosk Radio, Brussels
29.07 WORMHOLE, Rotterdam
28.07 Cinnaman 22 years, De School, Amsterdam
22.07 COMPLEX x Heesterveld, Amsterdam
21.07 La Cassette, Levenslang, Amsterdam
14.07 EYE Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
23.06 Echobox Presents, Amsterdam
17.06 PARDON, Amsterdam
16.06 kanaal40, Amsterdam
10.06 Boothstock Festival, Rotterdam
03.06 Cakes Da Killa, Rotterdam
05.05 Floorjam, The Carpet Shop, London
27.04 Het Kroonjuweel, Rotterdam
26.04 UNiiQU3 X AMPFEMININE, Tilburg
22.04 Schietclub, Amsterdam
08.04 Rewire Festival, Den Haag
08.04 DGTL Festival, NDSM, Amsterdam
25.03 b2b Nèna, Melkweg, Amsterdam
24.03 Nią Archives, Parallel, Amsterdam
10.03 b2b Ngoni Egan, POING, Rotterdam
04.03 Museumnacht Rotterdam
25.02 b2b Nala Brown, Garage Noord, Amsterdam
07.01 De School, Amsterdam

2022
03.12 AMPFEMININE X OOST, Groningen
25.11 Boiler Room Festival, Amsterdam
25.11 Herfstdrift Festival, Nijmegen
05.11 FAQ Festival, Den Bosch
05.11 Museumnacht, Amsterdam
23.10 De School X ADE, Amsterdam
21.10 Noclubs & Order ADE, Amsterdam
21.10 AMPFEMININE X ADE, Amsterdam
07.10 COLORS, Amsterdam
30.09 Sonic Acts: Flashing Horizons, Amsterdam
17.09 Radio Radio, Amsterdam
16.09 DISPLACED, Amsterdam
16.09 Poing Weekender, Rotterdam
09.09 Festival DWNTWN, Rotterdam
09.09 Gemaal op Zuid, Rotterdam
03.09 MOMO Festival, Rotterdam
02.09 EINHUNDERT, Rotterdam
27.08 Dekmantel Selectors (b2b Nala Brown), Croatia
25.08 Dekmantel Selectors AMPFEMININE Boat Party, Croatia
12.08 Sugarcane Collective, Rotterdam
06.08 Dekmantel Festival 2022 (b2b Nala Brown), Amsterdam
16.07 HÖR, Berlin
12.07 Refuge WorldWide, Berlin
01.07 VANDALIZED, Amsterdam
01.07 WOO HAH!, Tilburg
30.06 Sonsbeek X Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
04.06 Marry Klein, Munich
29.05 SPIELRAUM, Garage Noord, Amsterdam
20.05 COLORS, Amsterdam
26.04 Radio Radio, Amsterdam
15.04 BIT, Rotterdam
08.04 Citrus Veiling, Rotterdam
01.04 Poing, Rotterdam
23.03 Dawning Voidance, Rotterdam
12.03 Hard Opening, Garage Noord, Amsterdam
04.03 (AMPFEMININE X KONTRA) FEMFEST, Worm, Rotterdam

2021 (selected)
05.11 Radio Tempo Não Pára Anniversary, Skatecafe Amsterdam
30.10 RECALL X Phuture West, Weelde, Rotterdam
16.10 Opening, Garage Noord, Amsterdam
10.09 Blockparty Werkwarenhuis, Den Bosch
05.03 Radio Melkweg, Amsterdam

2020 (selected)
21.12 Dekmantel Connects X Bureau Punt
18.12 Dekmantel Connects X MONO
29.02 No Shade 360°, Tabu Bar Berlin
13.02 Discoteca Amore, Het Magazijn, The Hague
24.01 (A)WAKE Anniversary w/ Sippin' T, MONO Rotterdam

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