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"Shadows Become Sunfire Set"
Friday Morning, Burning Man 2024

Burning Man and its community have profoundly impacted us as artists for over seven years. Both Dave and I, Replicah, have been musicians since childhood, and it was Burning Man’s 365-day community that inspired us to become DJs during the pandemic.

After three years of playing at Burning Man camps, we had our debut on the Polaris Art Car in Deep Playa this year—a truly magical Friday morning. As we approached, the Polaris Art Car (https://www.instagram.com/polaristheartcar/) emerged from the night and dust like a rising star, meeting us and our Electric Cheese Land camp family, who were serving Swiss fondue out on the Deep Playa (check them out at https://www.instagram.com/electric_cheese_land/) during our set. The gathering took place at the Polychroma Art Installation (Rainbow) by In Theory Art Collective (https://www.instagram.com/in_theory_art/).

We played from the last dark moments of night into the magical awakening of the sun, reaching that peak moment as daylight broke, flooding Deep Playa with intense feelings. Anyone who’s been to Burning Man knows that profound moment. Our set was crafted as a journey—from the dark, intense force of a Burning Man night to the dawn of a new day and the magic of feeling truly alive, connected with every soul across the desert and the world.

So prepare yourself for a journey—When Shadows Become Sunfire.

Endless love to the Polaris Team, Electric Cheese Land, and the incredible In Theory Art Collective. Thank you so much Steph for organizing this magical Event. And thank you Mobama for the recording. ;-) Love you Bro. 

Yours truly,
Dave and Replicah

ABOUT:BLANK - Polaris Art Car - Burning Man 2024

A month late, but better late than never. Here's my set from September 23rd in Sisyphos

Hache @ Siyphos Hammahalle 23.09.2024

무릉도원

It can't get any better. 🔥✨ Huge love to everyone who went absolutely wild at Kinky Pinky Zurich Night from the 1st to the 2nd of February in Klaus Zurich. You crazy, sexy, wild souls made this night unforgettable!

Dave, my beloved Babe, was sick in bed, so for once, it wasn’t the ABOUT:BLANK super duo but just me behind the decks. And wow—what a ride! The energy, the love, the madness—I felt it all. So grateful for the incredible support, the jumping crowd, and all the love. 💖

This set is my gift to you, Djole—Happy Birthday, baby! Love you so much. 🎉 And massive thanks to Dragon for recording it.

You beautiful humans are pure magic. Blessed to have you all in my life! Can’t wait to dance with you again—until then, turn it up and feel the vibe. I love you! 🖤🎶 Yours Truly Replicah (ABOUT:BLANK)

Replicah (ABOUT:BLANK) - THE WAY YOU HOLD ME DOWN - Kinky Pinky Edition

Hailing from Moscow, RYBA is a Berlin-based techno DJ whose name has come to prominence through her association with SCSI-9, a noted Russian minimal electronic act. Her vocal parts appear in the production of “The Line of Nine” released on Kompakt and "Senorita Tristeza" (“The Show is Not Mine”) on Klik Records. She is a member of FEMALE:PRESSURE, an international network of artists and activists self-tasked to raise the profile of women and other gender minorities in the industry. A former resident DJ at „Solyanka“, a famed underground club in Moscow, a regular contributor to RTS.FM broadcasting world-wide, and a fellow artist at “Studior°”, a label and the Internet TV station in Berlin, DJ RYBA is currently involved with WAVEREFORM RECORDS administering its affairs and busy playing in clubs – Tresor, About:Blank, Kater Blau, Golden Gate, to name her faves.
“My style is a sonic compound taking in dry monotonous sounds rolling on laconic beats which in progression become more playful, start shifting, slipping, stumbling with the base lines swelling into big-room techno. There at some point it enters into the negotiations with the emotionality of classic techno and sometimes hallucinates emitting acid vibes.”

In the early days of their legendary gatherings within the Burning Man community, DJs were rare in their circle. Instead of relying on an iPhone and a UE Boom, Replicah and Dave the Samurai—together known as ABOUT:BLANK—took the plunge, bought their first Pioneer controller, and began their journey. Their debut set at FAB in 2020 marked the start, drawing on Replicah’s experience as a composer, songwriter, and producer since her teenage years, alongside Dave’s multi-instrumental talents. They quickly found their rhythm as a DJ duo.

They couldn’t have imagined what lay ahead. Today, their community has flourished, hosting large-scale events filled with boundless creativity and inspiring artists. During lockdown, their need for connection led them to live stream, turning living rooms into virtual dance floors and bringing the party to a global audience via Stream and VR.

Their sets flow between tech house, indie dance, playa tech, and techno, blending mystical, heavy vibes with electrifying, sexy energy. 
Fans describe their sound as “where rainbow meets fire,” full of humor and unforgettable tracks.

From the deserts of Burning Man to intimate events and art & cultural festivals, ABOUT:BLANK ignites an unforgettable experience—one that promises to be felt deeply. It's hard to put into words, but those who've felt it once will never forget.

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