Auspex
(n.) pl. aus·pi·ces,
An augur of ancient Rome, especially one who interpreted omens derived from the observation of birds or other methods of divination. A diviner, prophet, foreteller.

Auspex got his first taste for sonic exploration at an early age—a classically trained violinist and multi-instrumentalist since the age of 11—and it was during those formative years that he began to translate his experience of the world by shaping and bending sound to move the body, stir the mind, and still the heart. 

During his teen years, Auspex found himself delving into new musical territories, exploring punk rock, goth, experimental and electronic hybrids, fusing the organic with the technological and setting him down a path that would eventually lead him to his most profound calling thus far: techno. 

Now a regular fixture of Brooklyn’s underground techno scene, Auspex is known for creating energetic and raucous dance floors and driving them to bedlam, blending skittering techno and blistering industrial, with anthemic rave and glitchy breaks to create dense and textured overtures, disorienting cacophonies that break open to reveal buoyant and joyous moments of euphoria and release. His uncompromising and unwavering style has seen him tapped to play as support for countless international touring acts from Phase Fatale to Randomer, Kamikaze Space Programme to Headless Horseman—as well as being called upon to throw down at NYC techno institutions such as The Bunker New York, Lost Soul Enterprises, Aphotic, The Black Hole and Unter. 

Most recently, Auspex has launched his own party series and residency, Dominion, an exploration of dark, driving techno at the intersection of technology and the arcane, which has already played host to some standout names from the NYC local techno scene, as well as some bigger names making noise around the globe. 2018 will also see the debut of Auspex’s production work, with the first releases slated for V/A compilations in late Fall, as well as his premiere performances outside the U.S. in the European scene.

TechnoFist Podcast 084: AUSPEX

Co-founder @whirlwindtrax
Resident DJ @rso_berlin
Bookings: Huxley@paramountartists.com

From Brooklyn to Berlin, many have made the jump, but few have had the trajectory to the German capital as Xiorro. 

With an unparalleled presence, style, and demeanor in the underground, DJ, producer and label head Xiorro is renowned for igniting revelry. Having begun his artistry in 2017 in Brooklyn’s then-vibrant underground, Xiorro’s current status as a Berlin-based DJ is illuminated by his impactful run in Brooklyn with ALKHEMY & the beloved warehouse and off-site rave series, The Black Hole, which he both co-founded. Now a fixture in Berlin’s fervent club scene, Xiorro has transitioned seamlessly into a resident role at RSO where he frequents regularly, picking up where he left off at with his residency when the club was known as Griessmuehle and located in Neukölln.

Fueled by a relentless and unyielding dedication to the craft, Xiorro has forged a style which blends endurance with mixing prowess and a meticulous selection. For a secret that almost feels like a clandestine, the dance floor needs not to worry when in the hands of Xiorro, as he has solidified himself as a trusted armament of RSO where he’s recognized for his extended sets during the club’s renown club night weekenders. His ability to play long sets and adapt to the style of the night elevates him to a league of his own. Whether guiding the audience through an intimate, incorporeal experience or powering the dance floor with moving fervency, Xiorro’s versatility and adaptability shines through as an exquisite fusion of artistic finesse together with his Puerto Rican heritage. Moreover, what distinguishes Xiorro apart from others is not only his self-taught musical ear for composing otherworldly vibrations but also his innate sense of drive and groove. The way that Xiorro understands how groovy rhythms succumb to the drive and revel in the intensity of the increased tempo, makes him a luminary leaving an indelible mark in the hearts of listeners. 

The inception of Xiorro’s Whirlwind Trax label in 2019 stands as an attestation to his commitment to interpreting techno through his own lenses. With releases that showcase both Xiorro’s own work as well as the work of label affiliates, Whirlwind Trax holds a catalogue of tracks that are sure to set a soundsystem ablaze. In tandem with a mixture of a desire to create a memorable experience with an affinity for the sheer excitement of techno, Xiorro now works on the continuance of The Black Hole now evolving into the ULTRANOVA club night series at RSO in 2024. Creating a community for the outcast of the outcasts, Xiorro is now focused on cultivating his own community within the Berlin ecosystem through his newly inaugurated night.

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Enux Records
ANTISTAGE Records

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