I used to listen to a lot of Mo'wax and some of the early Warp material. There are still loads of classics to be found from that period. I was also into different experimental soundscapes and IDM, trip hop and breakbeat throughout their lifecycles, landing squarely on dub techno and minimal as they began to crystalise in specific geographies - Berlin, Cologne, San Francisco, Montreal - before its massive explosion and subsequent near-trivialisation. I consumed it all, with awe and gratitude, and now music has consumed me.
Canadian electronic producer Aschka is currently based in Berlin. She is a conservatory graduate who as a kid was already at the piano before her feet could reach the floor. Growing up with her ear glued to the radio, her predilection for underground music was indulged by a move to Europe in the 90s where she got into jazz, soundtracks, breakbeat and downbeat electronics. Eventually she became involved in local DJ and club culture and was heavily influenced by techno and house. Her productions combine harmony and melodies with experimental sounds,transcending recognisable influences to arrive at a style which reveals depth, emotion and rigour. She continues to produce and perform live in Germany, in her adoptive country Belgium and other locations across Europe.
"EIN BISSCHEN MEHR LIEBE IM WRANGELKIEZ"
has been selected to KIEZKIEKEN shortfilm contest.
Our movie will be shown Sunday Nov 1st, 18:30 at
Hoppetosse/Arena, 12435 Berlin, Eichenstraße 4.
You will see humorous, extraordinary and exciting
short films. The most important factor is originality.
It’s the neighbourhood that is our programme – the
locations, the atmosphere, the characteristics and
after all the uniqueness.
KIEZKIEKEN wants to link art and life and to provide a
platform for a cultural exchange. The programme will
be designed around the respective neighbourhood.
The award winners will be chosen by the audience.
“High Mode People” is ASR’s official worldwide EP debut.
DJ/PRODUCER ASR (also known as Alpha Sound Resonator) activates. The music of ASR shifts your state of mind. The minimal sound consists of sober harmonics & deep grooves. The natural structures reveal an organic & atmospheric meditative drive to take you further. Its spirit is directed to you and touches you even beyond spacetime.
This personal concept is a new futuristic dance experience.
"High Mode People EP" is available on Beatport & Junodownload. Released on Simplex Records / SPLX 017
Ganz Berlin träumt von der Liebe,
denn dort ist sie ja zuhaus.
Ganz Berlin träumt dieses Märchen,
wenn es wahr wird.
Ganz Berlin grüßt dann das Pärchen,
das ein Paar wird.
Ganz Berlin singt immer wieder,
immer wieder nur vom Glück.
The Heavy Duty Brothers (Toni Toolz and Stu Bartos) debut single 'Bounce' is out on Axis Trax now (CAT: ATX0922)! There are 6 sick mixes to choose from, the DJ support is crazy and we are getting love from new fans by the minute! So head over to: http://axistrax.com/Feedback%20Archive/Heavy_Duty_Brothers_-_Bounce.htm to hear this killer track, read the feedback and for links to buy!
LOVEBOARD Ten days, ten nights full of love - sum-
mer of love 2009. From 11.-20.08.2009 we asked in-
habitants and visitors of the Wrangelkiez to leave a
love message, a love tag or a love story on a bill-
board, that we created with lots of love at Schles-
ische corner Cuvrystraße in Berlin. We were looking
for fellow human beings, who accompanied us these
days with advice, activity and love. Just come around,
join us and have a look at our documentary.