Started spinning records only 2 years ago, reneé (a.k.a. @jannah_de_roos) found herself a new way to discover and experience music. Inspired by ravey clubnights and the electronic music she was raised with as a child, she seeks for a balanced mix between breaks, bass and 4x4. Dreaming of once being the club-dj herself.

Tierra Sónica 01 - w/ Jannah

Using playful and hypnotic sounds, @nikos_nikos likes to create music that both encourage movement and deep listening. In his live sets he switches between fast polyrhythms and slower beats, bringing soft and hard sounds together. As a producer and visual designer he is interested in how both disciplines can complement each other, currently as audiovisual project UMBRA. Nikos likes to organise and curate listening events in a relaxed setting, under the name of Pelagic.

Tierra Sónica 01 - w/ Nikos

For Tierra Sónicas second show, we have invited Rotterdam based record collector, @rojo-rosa(also known as Paula Arrocha).
@andrea_arrocha and Rojo y Rosa (the Arrocha sisters), had a chat about their current favourite tracks, how growing up in a volcanic island in the middle of the ocean felt like, childhood dreams, their musical backgrounds, current projects, and nightlife.

Tierra Sónica 02 - w/  Rojo y Rosa

He’s buying enough records to single handedly keep PostNL in business, but is 2023 the year @sebcantmix finally learns how to mix?

It’s a new year’s resolution and he’ll have more than enough time to practice at the numerous parties and radio shows he’s organising around Rotterdam and beyond.

He spins a wide variety of styles, but if big basslines are involved you can bet he’s usually interested. You can take the boy out of the UK, but you can’t take the UK Garage out of the boy.

Tierra Sónica 03 - w/ Seb H

This episode will be a tribute to International Women’s Day - in company of none other than @marie-k-music :

Marie K is a Dutch DJ and producer based in Rotterdam. Coming from a classical background, she always strives to tell an emotional story while at the same time creating an energy that makes people want to move. Her richness in facets shows by how she expresses herself via live sets and DJ sets while staying groovy, dreamy, yet dance-oriented in both, as she believes dancing is therapeutic for the soul.

Tracks are by female producers only:

Oshana - Oddysey
Francesca - Tao
Marcelina Wick - Motivation
Penelope - Gathering
Monile - Play
Erika Halliday - Jack Son Galaxy
Aliana - Capsule Control
Michelle - Randomize
Eris - Release The Kraken
Claire - I see the danger in your eyes
Oshana - Heated Moment
Alinka - Strangers together 
Steffi & Virginia - Help Me Understand (Instrumental)
Mariin - Agosto

Tierra Sónica 04 - w/ Marie K

May is mental health awareness month - the time when we shine a bright light on a topic that deserves all the love and attention it can get. Mental health is a real thing, and it's something we should be talking about.

Mental Health Awareness Month is all about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and creating a safe space for everyone to open up, share their stories, and seek the support they need.

Together with our next Tierra Sónica guest @genytenvanhetleven, we will take a deep dive into how our experiences in the buzzing world of nighttime entertainment intersect with our emotional well-being. From wild nights out to the quieter moments spent reflecting, we'll explore the highs, lows, and everything in between.

@genytenvanhetleven has been a figurehead of the underground scene for years. This killer selector has serious class, takes bold risks, and is bound to ruffle some feathers with her sets. As a part of  Pinkman Records crew, an affiliate of WORM, Roodkapje and now, POING, Genyten's mark on Rotterdam is undeniable. From Lithuania by way of warehouse raves in London, her style combines industrial tinged sounds, bass and avant-garde in a manner that is futuristic and surprising as much as it can be counted on as being an instant classic.

Tierra Sónica  05 - w/ Genyten

Picture this episode as a musical wonderland; a sonic journey that's part ambient, part experimental, with hints of d&b, and a whole lot of everything in between.

Tierra Sónica 06 - w/ Arrocha

In this episode multidisciplinary artist Lara chats about her graphic design work in the electronic music scene. Lara has crafted pieces for DJs and clubs in The Netherlands & Belgium including Paradiso, C12 and Slash Label- making her a notable name in the visual art and nightlife intersection.

Tierra Sónica 07 - w/ Lara Bruggeman

Emanating through your airwaves from @operator-radio's blue container, Tierra Sónica is a bi-monthly radio show on art, culture and society. Mixing music and DJ sets with interviews and informal chats, each episode features special guest(s) appearances curated by @andrea_arrocha.

Prioritising female talent as often as possible, the show is a space to bring upcoming and established artists into the same deserved spotlight. It’s a project that stretches beyond the transmissions, building a new creative community that’s taking shape at the speed of sound.

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