Europa is a multidisciplinary artist who primarily utilizes sound as his artistic vessel. Fundamental to his practice lies the understanding of music as a versatile form of expression, resulting in his work hovering between the realms of music and art, generating a diverse range of creative outputs. His sonic creations surge upward and forge ahead, obstructing boundaries effortlessly; as heard in the fluid mechanics of his club tracks to the weightless expansiveness of his ambient cloudscapes. Crafted while in transit, Europa’s soundscapes are infused with the mission-focused intensity of a life lived without a rearview. Melding pop, ambient, and club music into hyperkinetic songs that pulse with precision-engineered life, his work evokes a wide spectrum of emotions, resonating in both blissful and electrifying ways.
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Avia, a DJ and artist based in Basel, is known for her singular artistry of delving into and traversing myriad layers of sonic melancholia, characterized by a compelling sense of narration and a deep fondness for experimentation. Her mixes construct a dreamlike soundscape that intertwines with the gritty, raw essence of the club-sphere and its speculative futures. Inviting her audience into a realm of infinite possibilities during her performances, reality and imagination tend to blur into a nebulous haze of sound. Her dedication to experimental sounds and music translates into her commitment within the local scene; thus she is part of the collective that runs Wurm and co-organizes the event series Mercury Tracer.
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Puduparty's music is rooted in early internet culture, blending influences from anime, glitch, and Latin-infused tunes into a sonic landscape that bounces off the sweaty and nasty. Oscillating between the playful and intense, her music explores the edges of the digital realm, reflecting both the nostalgic innocence and the grimy realities of online exploration. Similarly, her work as an artist transforms the vocabulary of anime into a potent and liberating expression that draws upon violent, erotic, and seemingly repulsive themes.