The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Annechoic. This is a special edition mix in collaboration with Berlin's Krake Festival which is taking place this week from November 11 - 14. The annual fest has been an integral part of Berlin's event scene for several years, utilizing the cities diverse array of venues, clubs and talent.

After last year's fully digital fest, Krake returns this year with a hybrid event - existing both virtually and IRL, with a massive club event happening on Friday at Anomalie Art Club with a huge lineup. Ahead of the festival's opening we are thrilled to present this special mix from the great Annechoic, showing off her electro-infused skill set and diverse sound selection. We also present a great Q&A with the artist who is playing Friday night! (see below)

For Krake Festival info + tickets visit: https://krake-festival.de/

-JRS

The Brvtalist: Tell us about the mix you made today.

Annechoic: Hey, firstly thanks for the invite! This mix is pretty much what you can expect from me in a club at the moment. It starts on my dreamier side and develops into darker percussive moments, a kind of atmosphere with the energies i'm currently into.

Although I'm probably more known for electro productions and edits, and have been sometimes pigeonholed as an electro dj only, the truth is that I like to play all kinds of music and my sets are quite varied. This one is basically the kind of music I love to hear in a club and it's what makes me sweat on a dance floor.

TB: I would also love to know what kind of tracks/sounds are you enjoying playing out in clubs these days?

A: Well, I think with my mixes you can get a little bit of an idea of what I like to play. A bunch of electro, acid, breaks, techno... new and old stuff.

Talking about records that I have in my record bag for my last few gigs? Interviews, Terence fixmer, 4cantons, The advent, Arcanoid, Serge Geyzel, Maenad Veyl, Sansibar, Planetary Assault Systems, Disx3, , Ultrahigh, Maelstrom, Phuture 303, An-I, Morah....

TB: You've been active since the early 2000's involved with different labels and projects, working a lot in the background. Do you still prefer this role vs. being more of an artist in the spotlight? (P.S. the former is definitely my preference!)

A: Certainly, the former is my preference too! I can be extremely shy and I don't like being the center of attention...I've even spent many years playing at home or with friends, just because I liked it, without having the need to get on stage or show my face to the world.

Times change and offers have been good; but yes, I've been fighting even with myself just for the fact of having this interview haha!

TB: How are you feeling now that more things are opening back up? Do you think in some ways we had a necessary reset?

A: Well, it's a weird but nice feeling. I do have to say that I felt completely overwhelmed the first time I went to a party - having such a crowd of people around but at the same time it's nice to be able to be back in a bar/club chatting or having a beer with your friends.

And yes, I think in a way we had a necessary reboot. Like rethinking our priorities or having more appreciation for the little things in life (like the need for a simple hug or going to a bar with your friends). Or new creative ways of showing/enjoying different types of art like music. How life has taken a 180-degree turn in many ways is an interesting phenomenon.

TB: What can we expect at Krake on Friday?!

A: I'm pretty excited about the upcoming set now! I'll play before FM Einheit & Caspar Brötzmann's live set so it's one of those times when you get a chance to play the things you love that you can't normally play in a club. Expect more of a listening set than a body music set.

TB: What's coming up next?

A: Well, the last few years have been pretty hard for me, especially the last one and not just because of the pandemic, but more on a personal level, so I'm still struggling/overcoming a lot of things and slowly getting back to normal.

However, now that all the storm is passing I’m returning with enough energy to finish the many projects I have pending (finally!).

I can't reveal much of what's coming with Annechoic but I'm working on more music (after a frustrating break due to an accident and having lost practically all my old files) and there will be more projects coming on different labels. It is also true that having a full time job I haven't had much time to dedicate to this either so everything comes slowly.

On the other hand, I'm working on a couple of projects with good friends, for example another alias with my dear Manuela Mayoral and although this has just started I'm very excited to be part of my new Enigma family. So for the moment I'm looking forward to all the new things to come.