Released on: Armada, MoBlack, Black Butter, Future Classic, MTA Records, FFRR, Toolroom

Born from the collision of German precision and Japanese soul, I’ve spent over 25 years navigating Techno’s raw energy, Minimal’s hypnotic pull, and the timeless grooves of House and Disco. Now, I'm creating something entirely my own: Body of Work. This is my playground – a space free from the expectations of the dancefloor, where I can explore my full musical freedom. Each episode is an unfiltered expression of my journey, a realm where I weave together the sounds and stories that have shaped me. No boundaries, no compromises – just pure, unadulterated sound. Welcome to Body of Work. This is me, unleashed.

I make noise.
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Romanian-born, Toronto-bred Simina Grigoriu has been steadily racking up accolades during her decade-long career. Starting off as a DJ, she quickly made the transition as a producer and kicked off her own label Kuukou, a home for techno forward productions, where she calls all the shots. In this time she’s also transplanted to Berlin, a place she now calls home and the major source of her creative inspiration, a source as diverse as her influences. 

Simina’s musical roots stem deep in her childhood when she studied classical violin and keyboard. Coupled with her parents’ musical legacy and her passion for Hip Hop freestyling as a teen, it encapsulates the foundation of her style, an avenue she continues to explore to this day. 

Garnering on the exposure of Toronto’s clubs, where growing up, the likes of Jeff Mills, Josh Wink and Juan Atkins struck a chord, Simina’s style grew and developed constantly into the straightforward and uplifting techno she fronts today. 

Her first productions came to light on the Berlin label Sonat Records in 2010 with the huge “Mukluks & Ponytails” EP, followed by releases with Phrase Insane Records in Spain, Italy’s Intellectro Vibe, Urban Sound and Frequenza Records. A debut album was sure to follow, as Exit City became one of Susumu Records’ highest chart toppers. 

After a yearlong break, where she focused her efforts on motherhood while keeping an active studio schedule, Simina christened Kuukou Records in July 2016 with her inaugural EP on the label “Techno Monkey”. Shortly after, she doled out “Matching Numbers” on POPOF’s FORM, an immediate hit EP complete with a smashing remix by Julian Jeweil. Since then, Simina has become a mainstay on some of the most notable labels in the techno world, with critically acclaimed, internationally-lauded releases on the likes of ELEVATE, Tronic Music, Set About, Prospect Records and Complexed Records to name just a few. 

An active globetrotter, Simina’s constantly touring, having wowed crowds at festivals and venues all over the world so it’s no surprise the Techno chief named her label ‘Kuukou’ (Japanese for airport). Since its inception the burgeoning imprint has gone from strength to strength, with a steady stream of hard-hitting releases from the likes of Torsten Kanzler, Gallya, Fabio Florido, Dusty Kid, BB Deng, Drumcomplex, Alfred Heinrichs, Martin Books and Daniel Boon amongst others.

Safe to say the coming months and years will provide a plethora of amazing releases, performances and surprises from one of Techno’s most dynamic ladies. 

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SHIVARASA, the Iranian-American powerhouse formerly known as DJ SHIVA, is revolutionizing the intersection of sound and consciousness. A music producer, DJ, and sound alchemist based in Los Angeles, she masterfully fuses global bass, electronic, Middle Eastern, afro beats, hip hop, and ambient soundscapes into a style that transcends genres. Her music moves more than bodies—it awakens souls.

From spinning for Snoop Dogg to leading transformative sound ceremonies with Deepak Chopra, SHIVARASA seamlessly bridges the worlds of bass and spirit.

At 22, a health crisis became her turning point, revealing sound as her true medicine. This profound awakening transformed DJ SHIVA into SHIVARASA, where 'Rasa,' the Sanskrit term for emotional nectar, embodies the wisdom that art isn't just meant for entertainment—it's meant to connects us to the Divine

This understanding birthed RETURN TO SOUND, where she pioneers a new wave of meditation music, with bass as a backbone. Her immersive sound journeys, including the first-ever sound bath at Red Rocks, are designed to awaken creativity and facilitate deep healing.

Through her pioneering system of sonic tools for heroic living, SHIVARASA guides others to discover what she found in her own journey: the power to transform through sound.

The sound is calling. The journey is yours. Are you ready to Return to Sound?

For Chayah, it's all about curating the right tracks to craft a specific vibe. Her mission is clear: to unleash the dance floor, inviting people to surrender to the pulse of her driving beats.
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Contact: djchayah@gmail.com 
(Chayah is based in München [DE])
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#hardtechno
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#psytrance
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Selected national references:
CREAM by Lovers // München
Polymorph // München
Rote Sonne // München
Harry Klein // München
Paradox // Augsburg
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Selected international references:
Klan 31 // Bogotá
Glow // Bangkok
Rave Against The Machines // Tokyo
MixMixTV // Seoul
Eden Hill Festival // Taipei
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Watch a clip of my set at Eden Hill Festival, Taipei: https://youtu.be/SLM4KT9bUu4?feature=shared

@nechto-records 
Nastia's Upcoming Gigs
Sat 08 Jun, 19 
Mini Dieze Warehouse, Montpellier, France

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Already one of the best-known eastern European techno/house DJs, Nastia’s star is firmly in the ascendancy globally. Her style is to an extent adaptable but she has a sound that is unmistakably her own. The last three years have been a whirlwind of gigs for Nastia. Her twilight techno, melancholic minimal, stripped-down ghetto funk and sustained house have been wowing crowds all around the world. She’s recently signed to the prestigious agency Bullitt DJ so her travellings are going to be even further afield every week.

DJ Linus has been around since ancient times and now as a living dinosaur you can find all further infos on his website.

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