Artist: @briancid
Title: Mind Game
Record Label: @distrikt-sound
Cat.Number: DS008
Release Date: August 30th 2024
 
We are excited to launch the progressive side of DISTRIKT Sound with none other than our good friend Brian Cid. This two-track EP starts with "Mind Game," a deep musical journey centered around the sincere message of Brian’s good friend, Diego Dorothy. He expresses his new commitment to practicing daily meditation after feeling that, in his own words, "enough is enough”, as he no longer wishes to be trapped in a mind game. Brian explains: “When I received this message on the phone, I felt it needed to be shared with the world, so I decided to create an entire track around it. The haunting-style groove is built with Roland drum machines, accompanied by live electric guitar and Moog synthesizers, all written in a call-and-response style. This track is designed for a big indoor or outdoor space, catered to DISTRIKT Sounds.”

The EP continues with "Aladanza," a very energetic, uplifting minimal progressive track with a forward-moving funky groove. Its big bass lines and funky guitar riffs create an undeniable motion. It’s a big vibe-setter, designed to be played at peak moments. “I was inspired by the summers while living in Berlin, the festive emotions, and the dancing spirit. "Aladanza" means "to go dance."

Tracklist:
1) Mind Game - Brian Cid Ft. Diego Dorothy
2) Mind Game - Brian Cid (Instrumental)
3) Aladanza - Brian Cid

Mind Game

Aladanza - Brian Cid

Mind Game - Brian Cid (Instrumental)

Kèj @ Distrikt

Take a  journey through the depths of minimal and tech house and with this live set recorded at Distrikt for Manifest.uk. 

Featuring groovy basslines, intricate rhythms, and a splash of Speedy G. From underground vibes to high-energy beats, it's a seamless progression that will keep you moving. Dive in and experience the sound of the undeground.

Manifest.uk At Distrikt (11.09.24)

When they’re not lurking through the deepest corners of Bandcamp and Discogs, Distrikt—comprised of 宀 residents Jordy, Scott, and Justin—are undoubtedly making their mark in the city. In our opinion, they are Southeast Asia's newest aliens, sending signals across regional shores and bending the rules in their own way (as it should be!).

On their second-year anniversary night, they brought together a pairing of two familiar faces in the Asia region, both sharing a similar interest in running a record label, music with no boundaries, B-sides that could turn Hare Krishna into a bad boy, and finding witchcraft gems on YouTube.  
The results are in this recording—we’ll let the music speak for itself.

Archived at 宀 on June 22, 2024, using 2 Technics SL-1210M5G, 4 Pioneer CDJ 3000s, and an Allen & Heath Xone 96.

Enjoy the space ride!

@distrikt_hk
@sunsiare
@mihnclub

Sunju Hargun & Sunsiaré @ 宀 (Hong Kong)

Recorded at 宀 on October 19th 2024

Hailing from Sendai in the land of the rising sun, KMG aka Kentaro Kumagai has a natural affinity for music, and has been an avid collector of vinyl records for decades.

Moving to Hanoi in 2016, KMG has quickly shifted his focus to dance music, especially diving into the terrain of House and Techno. He takes inspiration from a wide range of sounds, textures and tempos. While his selection bestows him a unique yet eccentric mixing technique, his sets are a testament to his dedication and expertise, showcasing his ability to craft immersive and captivating experiences for his audience.

His contributions to the underground music community in Hanoi have been instrumental in its growth and development. After relocating to Bangkok in 2023, KMG remains active in the Asian region and joins forces with the Hong Kong based sound collective - Cipher.

MIX073 - KMG (曼谷) [Live For Distrikt]

My warm up set from last weeks 80's love Affair. Starting down tempo and builds up to the next DJ

80's Love Affair 15.2.25 @ Distrikt, Leeds (Warm Up)

Recorded live for Distrikt at 宀 Club on December 28th 2024

Hailing from Hong Kong, Adrianna takes a trance-inducing approach to music, embracing a diverse range of genres. Her enchanting selections are defined by captivating depth, ethereal textures, and an element of unpredictability. Seamlessly navigating deep techno and industrial sounds, she artfully incorporates groove-infused breaks, bass, minimal, and electro, delivering sophisticated, layered sets.

Adrianna’s DJing has made her a regular on the local scene and across Asia, performing at esteemed venues like Groundless Factory in Beijing, Social Room and OMA in Hong Kong, Hachi in Tokyo, Mirage in Hanoi, Aurora in Guangzhou, and more. Her versatility and artistry have solidified her reputation in the region.

Beyond her performances, Adrianna is the co-founder of Goldway, an underground collective 
based in Hong Kong. She plays an active role in shaping its visual and musical direction while contributing to its growth through her appearances and creative input.

MIX076 - Adrianna (香港) [Live for Distikt]

RoofOff 26.03.25 Distrikt Leeds Mix

Recorded Live at 宀 Club for Distrikt in Hong Kong on 19/10/2024

OCCA hails from the snowy city of Sapporo, located in the northernmost region of Hokkaido, Japan. In addition to inviting renowned DJs like Peter Van Hoesen, DJ Nobu, Haruka, DJ Yazi, and IORI to perform at his Archiv parties at the legendary Sapporo club, Precious Hall, OCCA has established himself as a respected DJ in his own right.

OCCA has played at several notable events, including Future Terror and Gong, which were organized by DJ Nobu, as well as Exit the Labyrinth, Balance by Mindgames, and Dommune×Boiler Room. His performances aim to take the audience on a sonic journey, where he expertly blends existing techno tracks to craft new sounds and create futuristic techno-style elements.

MIX079 - Occa (札幌) [Live for Distrikt]

Stay Locked Into The Mix 🔐
All Socials - @OriginalDSK 
Get at me

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EU/World : jamila@minor-am.com 
India : prakriti@interbeing.agency 
Japan : m.y.shimohira@gmail.com

Thailand-based Sunju Hargun is a producer, DJ, and co-founder of Siamese Twins Records. With over fifteen years devoted to the craft, his taste can be described as "forward-thinking with past feelings," operating in the field of psychedelic influences filed under acid, minimal, deep trance, techno, and ambient — into timeless passages across mind, body, and space. Through his label, Siamese Twins Records, Sunju has honed a reputation as a sought-after producer, releasing under various aliases on labels such as Transmigration in Berlin and more. A true storyteller at heart, he whispers past and present experiences from his Asian upbringing and multicultural language. 

His offerings can be heard regularly at festivals, clubs, warehouses, and nature gatherings across Asia to Europe — including a residency sharing long open-to-close sets at Hong Kong’s Mihn Club.

DISTRIKT is a 501c3 Non-Profit music and arts organization, supporting an inclusive and diverse community of performers and artists through events, partnerships, community involvement, mentorship and relationship building.

DISTRIKT Sound is more than just a record label. We build relationships with up and coming producers to nurture their creative work, release their original music, book support tours and help artists build successful careers.

宀 is a music venue in the very heart of Hong Kong focused on bringing people together through carefully selected electronic music acts and cultural activities. The 100-capacity venue will bring a roster of leading international performers while nurturing local and regional talent.

宀 (pronounced "mihn" is the Chinese Radical 40 with a different pronunciation according countries. It has no literal meaning but can be likened to a roof or shelter. This is a place where you can express yourself freely. This place is for dancing. This is a place to learn. This is safe space where you will not be harassed, discriminated, criticised or harmed emotionally or physically. This is a place where all Races, Genders and Sexual identities are welcome. To safeguard this vision, there will be a no-photo policy applied inside the club.

宀 has been imagined by a group of music and audiophile enthusiasts who have chosen a Funktion One soundsystem in a room carefully engineered by one of the region's leading experts in acoustics.

「宀」是一個位於香港中心地帶的全新音樂場地，宗旨在於希望能夠透過精心挑選的電子音樂以及其他文化藝術活動，將人們聚集起來。這個能夠容納100人左右的場地，不只將帶來國際型的表演者，也將會成為亞太區、本地菁英的培育地。

「宀」這個中文字的部首在不同國家有不同的發音，在字形上像是一個屋頂、一個藏身處。這是一個你/妳可以自在表現自己的地方。這是一個你/妳可以盡情跳舞的地方。這是一個你/妳可以找尋人生的地方。這是一個歡迎所有種族、性別、性傾向認同的地方。為了保護這樣的宗旨，在這裡禁止所有拍照攝影的行為。

「宀」的靈感啟發是來自於一群熱愛音樂及音響系統的同好，也因此他們選擇了Funktion One音響，並精準的由香港一位傳音效果專家特別為這個場地量身訂製調整而成。

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