"I wanted to make this mix like a one hour ballad, heavy but clear.
Not too hard but powerful in emotion, and maintain a certain tension with progressive and long layering without any interruption. 
To give a feeling of pressure while keeping a feeling of wide space: a sound paradox."

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Léo Naït Aïssa (aka Quelza), counts as one of the most satisfyingly mature young guns to emerge out the new wave of techno artists that’s been unfurling in recent times, with an exquisitely panoramic view into his mental multiverse. Championing layered techno wares laced with a breaksy, IDM-informed touch that packs a punch, the Frenchman keeps on carving out a truly distinctive, shape-shifting signature, switching scopes and angles as he ups the rhythmic pressure with every next sequence.
 
Quelza is assiduous when it comes to his music - his releases on labels like Mord Records, Palinoia , 47, Hayes Collective and others, push an unorthodox crystal clarity and cinematic sound design that has become his signature as an artist - which, combined with his unique DJ sets, has earned him a spot at some of the most prestigious clubs in Berlin (where he is currently based) and abroad, such as: Berghain , Tresor, Fabric London , Reaktor , KHIDI to name a few.

Social links:
RA: https://ra.co/dj/quelza
FB: https://www.facebook.com/quelzamusic/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/quelza_m/ 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/quelza

Awakenings Podcast S226 - Quelza

Over the years, @quelza has made a name for himself, releasing music on labels like Mord, Palinoia, 47 and Hayes Collective, each pushing an unorthodox crystal clarity and cinematic sound design that has become his signature as an artist. Championing layered techno wares laced with a breaksy, IDM-informed touch that packs a punch, the Frenchman keeps on carving out a truly distinctive, shape-shifting universe, switching scopes and angles as he ups the rhythmic pressure.

This maturity is also reflected in his sets, and this podcast is a clear testament of that. He says "I wanted this podcast to be a slow, burning progression of weirdness and solar intensity, gradually building tension not in the speed of the piece but rather in the textural aspect. This is usually how I like to start my sets: by letting the track breathe and evolve before releasing the intensity once the audience and I are acclimatised to the aesthetics and dynamics of the track selection and the venue.”

Close your eyes and enjoy.

Glitch Podcast 037 / Quelza

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DISTKICK - Violent Hush

Artist: Optimuss
Label: Monasterio
Catalog Number: MONA17
Release Date: 13.08.2025
Format: Vinyl / Digital

Release info:
"Отцовский Грув" — это пять треков, где скрежет металла и стоны промышленных цехов сочетаются с мракобесным грувом и техно-механикой. Optimuss варит свой звук в печи постиндустриального наследия: здесь и гул станков, и дрожание несущих конструкций, и ритм, вырванный из утробы завода.

Здесь слышны отголоски старой школы индастриала, переработанные через мрачную луповую структуру — ритм не столько движет вперёд, сколько втягивает внутрь, в пульсирующее сердце механизма. "Грув" в названии — не случайность, а коварный элемент: за тяжёлым, техногенным фасадом скрывается особая пластичность, почти телесная вибрация, которая цепляется за тело и запускает его в ритмический транс.

Optimuss IG: www.instagram.com/optimuss.official
Optimuss SC: @optimuss_official



OPTIMUSS - ОТЦОВСКИЙ ГРУВ [FREE DL]

From Granada, Not Charlie Brings An Introspective And Profound Vision Of Techno. His Sound Is A Mental And Precise Exploration Of Rhythm, Where Darkness Is Transformed Into A Tool Of Expression. A Session That Reflects The Evolution Of An Artist Seeking Freedom Through Sound.

Introducing Not Charlie:

Not Charlie Was Born And Lives In Granada. He Began His Journey In 2015, At Just 14 Years Of Age, Driven By Curiosity And The Need To Understand Music From Within. His Creative Process Is Fuelled By Constant Experimentation, Where Each Resource Becomes An Extension Of His Way Of Feeling.
Following His Recent Stay In The German Region Of Westphalia, He Broadened His Cultural And Musical Perspective, Sharing The Decks At Various Clubs Across The Country. This Stage Consolidated His Vision: A Mental, Hypnotic And Dark Techno, With Industrial Textures And Structures That Breathe Freedom.

His Sound Language Oscillates Between The Forceful And The Minimalist, Always Faithful To The Search For Authenticity. Through Music, Not Charlie Channels His Desire For Learning And Evolution, Understanding Creation As A Form Of Knowledge And Liberation.

In Addition To Being A Producer, He Has Released Numerous Artistic Projects On Labels Such As Dzb Records, Diffuse Reality, Dissident Music And Xelima Records. ‘Praxis’ Is His Latest Project, Released On Legend1997, An 8-Track Album In Which He Reflects On And Narrates His Experiences And The Relationship Between What Is Said And What Is Done. This Has Allowed Him To Bring Out His More Artistic Side, With Sounds And
Expressions That Define Both His Personality And His Musical Conceptualisation.

He Is Part Of The Granada-Based Collective Grakken, A Movement That Defends The Cultural And Pure Essence Of Electronic Music And Represents A Natural Extension Of His Musical Vision.

|TRACKLIST|

Svreca — Obscur [SEMANTICA18]
DJ Surgeles — New Hampshire Hills [c8r-ax]
Svreca — Utero [SEMANTICA181]
Sard — Void Stares Back [amph001]
Sonic Wave Collective — Shared Textures [AD007]
Luigi Tozzi — Sentient [HYPNUS043]
Aleja Sanchez & Dino Sabatini — Rama y Cuervo [NTSLTD002]
Polygonia — Meteor Storm [MNMT-III]
Translate — Operation Variables [EDITSELECT135V]
Psyk — Disconnected [NON062]
D-Leria — Junglism [SEMANTICA133]
Oscar Mulero — En una espiral [WU100]
Translate — Forward [SEMANTICA173]
Mike Storm — Slow Pulsing [Belief LP 001]
Oisel — ATS I (Remix) [SPEC003]
Translate & Pulso — Specific Angels [ALCHEM2]
ORBE — 36º01´52¨N [SEMANTICA157]
Elias Garcia — 8S5H [ORBE016]
Ribé — Ad infinitum [WU69]
Neel — Azione [SPAZIONERO001]
Svreca — AW09 [SEMANTICA18]
Quelza — You're Scared Of A Broken Clock [Mord084]
CONCEPTUAL — Il silenzio degli innocenti [POLEGROUP076]
Svreca — Utero (Regis Remix) [SEMANTICA18]

AN0102 | NOT CHARLIE

Recording of Quelza's set at the UFO I stage during Dekmantel Festival 2025.

Quelza at UFO I - Dekmantel Festival 2025

IDSX - Serenity [CV064] (Free Download)

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Ben Klock , Fadi Mohem - Our Sector (Quelza Reinterpretation) (feat Flowdan)

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