Presenting: ANIMA #003 Oskar Knickelbein

We have some exciting news… Oskar Knickelbein is officially joining ANIMA as our first resident announcement. As part of our commitment to being a unique influence on the local and extended music scene, it became increasingly important for ANIMA to find ambassadors to represent our vision and carry the sound. During our constant search it was evident that DJs who have a spiritual connection to the music, reflected our event's values and resonated with us the most. Oskar was one of these individuals. Not only a talented producer but a growing force on the decks…the journey with music began very early for him. Starting with piano and ableton sessions - it eventually evolved into a fully-developed studio production. 

“My name is Oskar Knickelbein and I produce electronic music.

Over the years, as music became more and more meaningful  to me, I began seeking ways to understand it in a deeper way. Whether it's piano or synthesizer, it's just a medium to express yourself or something else. Writing music with this spirit will give the listener or dancer a memory, something to remember and think of at another time in their life.

I do it with joy and peace 
I do it for joy and peace
Maybe music can heal the world”

To celebrate the union, Oskar has recorded podcast #003 for us - and can be found playing with 2 other (unnamed) residents at our upcoming Halloween Event.  You can find the podcast link below, and also on Soundcloud.

Welcome to the family, Oskar Knickelbein 💜

ANIMA #003 Oskar Knickelbein

@r-o-k-k-o

Michi, born and raised in southern Germany and now based in Rotterdam, is a true techno enthusiast, who has been in love with electronic music since a young age.

Whether he's digging the second hand creates in record shops or connecting with fellow music enthusiasts, Rokko is always on the hunt for that new special record to spice up his selection.
Having played at record shops, local venues and underground basement parties which he co-hosted, truly helped him to expand and diversify his musical landscape, laying the perfect foundation for his jump into the clubbing scene.

After playing various gigs in southern Germany, he now moved to Rotterdam for more adventures.

His sound is characterized by his passion for vinyl as well as by blending records from the early 90s until today. Rokko loves to switch things up and blend different genres to keep it fresh, always with the intention to make you dance!

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Tracklist – 
1. Chris McCormack – Untitled B2 (Intro Melody) [Blacklisted]
2. Carlos Rios - Milkbox [Hardsignal]
3. Staffan Ehrlin - ​Fists 'N' Knees Part 1.3 [Template]
4. DJ Emerson & DJ Mahatma – Bongson [Nerven Records]
5. Gaetano Parisio – 19-99 B2 [Drumcode]
6. Mhonolink – Altima [Audio Assault Records]
7. D.A.V.E. The Drummer - Hydraulix 9AA [Hydraulix]
8. Paul Mac - Elvis Beats (Ben Sims Killa Edit) [Hardgroove]
9. Tom Hades – Look Up [Session Recordings]
10. Alek Biotic - Dirty Yellow [PlanetNatus]
11. Umek – Kilevox B1 [CLR]
12. Staffan Ehrlin - Fists 'N' Knees Part 1.1 [Template]
13. Marco Bailey–​Blurt [Pornographic Recordings]
14. Tim J – SMOKE018 A [Smoke Free DJ-Tools]
15. Fireground – Never Sleep [Tresor]
16. Blake Baxter - Sexuality (Ben Sims Hardgroove Remix) [Hardgroove]
17. Azrael aka Cleric - Take You Higher [Projects]
18. Slobodan – Mine [Compound]
19. Mhonolink – Fetish [Audio Assault Records]
20. Kiko – Camouflage [GoodLife]
21. Gaetano Parisio – 05/10 A [Advanced Techno Research]
22. Querida - Treachery [Deta]
23. Moby - ​I Feel It (Contentious Mix) [Roughmix]

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Join us, as we kick off a brand new series: TENSIØN Invites! 
In this exciting new format, we extend invitations to both up-and-coming talents and our DJ friends within the scene.

With TENSIØN Invites, we want to set well selected artists in the spotlight, creating space for the sound they wanna share. 

Every artist will be part of a podcast series and also of a smaller TENSIØN club-event, playing at maintime. Beside that, we also ask the artist a few questions in advance, to paint a better picture of the artists story and passion.
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For our first entry, we invited: Jun.Choi
Jun.Choi, a dynamic DJ hailing from Berlin and Dresden. Jun.Choi shares a musical kinship with local artists, blending sounds that resonate with the vibrant energy of the cities. With a passion for introducing diverse tastes and selections, Jun.Choi invites everyone to indulge in the pleasure of music and self-expression, irrespective of gender, inclination, or any other values.

SC: @jun_choi
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jun___choi/

Our next event with Jun Choi will take place on February 9, 2024, at Transit Club Chemnitz.

Full interview:

1. Tell us about your musical identity. When did you start Djing and what was your motivation to do it?

I’ve been playing djing since 2019 before Covid pandemic. I always loved to do clubbing, enjoying electronic music with funky, strong beats. However during pandemic the lockdown cut out my amusement not only me but also friends who love to dance. I and my friends started to make our own fun and started to play music by myself. When I played music people danced with me, got happy it gave me a huge thrills. People can just be drunk on music and fall out the moment without any worries. To give them big pleasure I would play my selections. I did and will do give a big fun and unforgettable moment to people who wants to enjoy and express themselves. 


2. What are your influences and preferred styles to play and why?

I would love to play minor key sound tracks. Those sounds make the vibe hypnotic even it has very strong or fast beats. As I mentioned I love to go clubbing and every time I go to various clubs it always gives me different influences. Every city has different vibes. When I visit other cities I always try to go to their local clubs and feel the vibes. I can see and feel the people what they want and how they enjoy. 


3. How do you assess the development of the current Techno-Scene?

There are so many different types of techno genres and each has their own strong sides. Plus many techno djs are coming out to scene and mixed with others. This huge mix develops another huge scene. Whenever I see mixtures I’m so happy and surprise that all types of techno genres can be so delightful and exciting.


4. Do you have any upcoming projects, gigs, or something similar you want to talk about?

Currently I’m based in Berlin and Dresden and sharing musical desires with local artists. However I’m still trying to get many gigs as much as I can in different various cities. I would love to show my taste and selections to who wants to have pleasure and express themselves regardless of gender, tendency or any other values.


5. Is there something else you want to share with the community?

I’m so happy to show me to your community and appreciate for the inviting. I wish I can show me more in the future and share the love.

ТENSIØN Invites: Jun.Choi

For the 4th podcast of this serie, KSL invites @nakamomusic

Nakamo's hypnotic sound effortlessly navigates the realms of driving techno, melodic textures, and nostalgic grooves, all while infusing them with a glitchy, futuristic twist.
Nakamo started on her DJ journey in the North London party scene, crafting podcasts during the lockdown for techno collectives based in London.

Since then, this emerging talent has quickly made a strong name for herself, with performances at well-respected venues in the capital, including FOLD, Fabric, Corsica Studios as well as making her European debut at the prestigious Ved Siden Af in Copenhagen last year.

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Pour le 4ème podcast de cette série, KSL invite @nakamomusic

Le son hypnotique de Nakamo navigue sans effort dans les domaines de la techno entraînante, des textures mélodiques et des grooves nostalgiques, tout en leur insufflant une touche glitch et futuriste.
Nakamo a commencé son parcours de DJ sur la scène des fêtes du nord de Londres, en créant des podcasts pendant le confinement pour des collectifs techno basés à Londres.

Depuis, ce talent émergent s'est rapidement fait un nom, avec des performances dans des lieux très respectés de la capitale, comme FOLD, Fabric, Corsica Studios, ainsi que des débuts européens au prestigieux Ved Siden Af à Copenhague l'année dernière.

KSL INVITES // NAKAMO

Reciting from Dante’s eponymous poem, Sanna Mun (@sannamun) experiments with her vocals in the dub-influenced single “Inferno.” The record features a driving remix from French favorite Benales (@benales) and an enigmatic reinterpretation, plus a digital bonus, by rising Japanese artist Toru Katsuta (@tooru-katsuta).

A1. Inferno
B1. Inferno (Benales Remix)
B2. Inferno (Toru Katsuta Remix)
Inferno (Toru Katsuta Remix) (Digital Bonus)

www.katabasisrecords.com

Katabasis 003

Sanna Mun - Katabasis 003 (Benales & Toru Katsuta Remixes) [KATA003]

WIR Podcast #062 - 4R20


FR - 4R20 est un DJ basé à Strasbourg et résident du collectif Ignorance.

Orienté sur une selecta de tracks aux influences jungle, powerhouse, aux kicks percutant, lissé par des sonorités dub ou par des rythmiques breakbeat, il se distingue par sa linéarité et la touche de groove qu'il apporte à ses sets.

EN - 4R20 is a Strasbourg-based DJ and resident of the Ignorance collective.

Focusing on a selection of tracks with jungle and powerhouse influences, with percussive kicks, smoothed by dub sounds or breakbeat rhythms, he stands out for his linearity and the touch of groove he brings to his sets.


TRACKLIST :

MASSI. - Control The Block (Prizefight Remix) [Abode Label]

G848__ - Pilgrim [Nektar Records]

Chontane - Ice Field [ARTS]

Rosati - Lexicon [Be As One]

Snakebite_616 - Link [Syncopated Records]

Luke Hess - Bellevue St. (Shcuro Remix) [Dolly Records]

Gunjack - From Within [Planet Rhythm]

Floorplan - Altered Ego [M-Plant]

Alec Dienaar - Out Of Print [Deadline Records]

ANNĒ - Dieter [Life In Patterns]

Levzon - Bang The Drums (Phil Berg Remix) [Frenzy Recordings]

Regent - Gradient [Mutual Rytm]

Hertz - Push The Throttle (Original Mix) [Suara Music]

Modēm - Pulse (Mikrotakt Remix) [Influenced Records]

xyiz - Running Spirit [/]

Chris Flannigan - Get Started [Rave Your Soul]

Feo Messy - That's What I Like (Pushmann Remix) [End Of Dayz]

FTFL - Unreleased [Unreleased]

Fireground - Noise Of Light [Ilian Tape]

JXXXO - Springroove [Trucking Records]

Faster Horses - Syntheticism [AKRONYM]

Juri Heidemann - Harsel [Frenzy Recordings]

BAUGRUPPE90 - Okular [CAPACITY]

X CLUB. - It Isn't Nice To Fool Mother Nature [Hide The Junk]


FOLLOW 4R20 :

In : https://www.instagram.com/remi.voirin.7?igsh=bWJqNWw5czMwazMw
Sc : https://on.soundcloud.com/hSynU


CONTACT WIR :

In : instagram.com/wir_sxb?igshid=57nxlgmkuzew
Fb : www.facebook.com/wir.sxb/
Sc : https://on.soundcloud.com/WHPDB
info.wir.sxb@gmail.com


Artwork : Manon Schoepps

WIR Podcast #062 - 4R20

Oefenmeesters Invite: Komposit (VINYL ONLY) [BCR24/03/24]

2bit2bi - Growing Wings

GET IT HERE! : https://techsafari.fanlink.tv/silent

Follow Volt

Facebook : www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032359586679
Instagram : www.instagram.com/volt__music?igsh…YWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D
Youtube : www.youtube.com/channel/UC0liptloGiYkW9MtCl1FQdw
Beatport : www.beatport.com/artist/volt/34990

Artwork by Onam Yahav

Volt - Silent

Another Being (Doof Zone)

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