Krake Recap + Killekill Summer Camp: Altar of Nyx

The 2019 edition of Krake Festival has sadly come to an end. With over 5 days of challenging electronic music, the festival continues to prove that it is one of the most vital events of the local Berlin community as well as that of Europe and beyond. Few other festivals take place in such a diverse array of venues and present an astounding variation of sounds, genres and other activities such as film screenings, a label market and more. This year’s festivities opened in the beautiful Silent Green Kulturquartier. Crowd favorites Cio D’or and Dasha Rush presented meditative ambient sets for onlookers relaxing in the venue’s striking interior.

Krake Festival Day I. Photo by Marco Microbi

Day II saw things move to Griessmüehle for the first ever Noise Manifesto showcase. The Paula Temple curated line up featured all female identifying artists and saw electrifying sets from SØS Gunver Ryberg, Paula herself and The Lady Machine (who also contributed a great mix for us to get ready for the night). Day III aka Undertow was jam packed as things first started with the annual Krake Label and Synth Market which hosted dozens of today’s best independent labels and raffled off some amazing items as well. After a screening of the Mark Reeder classic, “B Movie”, things moved inside to Urban Spree where a full house witnessed standout sets from Petra Flurr + 89st, Schwefelgelb, The Horrorist, Melania. and more. It was a sweaty affair but the music carried you through the whole night.

From left: The Lady Machine, Day II; Krake Label Market; Schwefelgelb, Day III. *Photos by Marco Microbi

The festival closed things out on Saturday with a marathon session back at Griessmüehle, which saw nearly two days worth of music from Dopplereffekt, Otto Von Schirach, Regis, Alienata, Jasmine Azarian and countless more. From the Silo, to the main room to the garden, it was madness throughout the grounds and the perfect way to end the festival.

ALTAR OF NYX
While Krake festival may have come to an end luckily Killekill Summer Camp is still going strong. Each summer the event series takes place every Wednesday at Griessmüehle and hosts some of the best names in electronic music. This Wednesday, August 14th, the next Altar of Nyx ritual will commence. Curated by Altar Agency, this installment brings a very rare live performance by prolific Greek artist Restive Plaggona. The somewhat reclusive producer has released some of the most exciting music over the past few years spanning multiple genres and shattering the constraints of club and techno. For more on the project, revisit this interview we had with the artist last year here.

In addition to Restive Plaggona, the night will also feature DJ sets by Zhark Recordings label boss Kareem, head priestess Rangelova and a very special closing by The Brvtalist b2b Philipp Strobel (aka The Strobelist). Yours truly and the Aufnahme + Wiedergabe label boss will go deep into the night (and early morning) with a rare back to back set that should not be missed! Get your tickets to the event now here and RSVP on Facebook as well. See you at the ritual this Wednesday.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 193 - TV.OUT

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from TV.OUT. The Berlin-based duo, originally from Tel Aviv, have established themselves across multiple continents for their raw and diverse sound - pulling from techno, house, electro, new wave, italo and more. With releases on their own label, Parallax, as well as L.I.E.S. and Veyl, the pair also have forthcoming work on Dark Entries, BANK and more. New Brvtalism No. 193 is a massive mix filled with the duo's filthy, infectious sound.

Be sure to catch them play this Friday night for The Brvtalist x Söderberg: Progress/Regress along with SPFDJ, Primary and The Brvtalist himself at OHM Berlin!

-JRS

TWINS - "Wicked Game" Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere a new video from TWINS. The creative alter ego of Atlanta-based artist Matt Weiner releases his rendition of Chris Isaak’s 1989 track which forgets the epic slide guitar, speeds it up by about 10 bpm, and gives a whole new wave vibe to the 80s classic. The song has been in our heads ever since the first listen and the DIY video is just as mesmerizing. Stay tuned for details on the forthcoming album on 2MR and stream/purchase the digital track here: https://2mr.lnk.to/wickedgame

-JRS

From the artist:

“Wicked Game” has been one of my favorite songs since I first saw the steamy music video on MTV as a young kid. I haven’t recorded any covers as TWINS but after doing a bunch of karaoke with friends over the past year or two I’ve started to think about certain songs in a way that inspired me to filter them through my own imagination.

New Brvtalism No. 192 - Tullia Benedicta (*Live at Simposio)

The Brvtalist is proud to present a live set from Tullia Benedicta. The Bologna-based, Italian multidisciplinary producer and vocalist began her solo career around 2013 in London. Her experimental electronic works were noticed by Glen Johnson (Piano Music) who released her debut debut album, Anteros, on Second Language Music (UK) in 2015. The album was a collaboration between Tullia and Jerome Tcherneyan (Years of Denial, Piano Magic). The encounter with Jerome was a crucial point to Tullia’s career that built a special interest for Techno, Noise and the club scene.

After 3 years in London, she established herself in Bologna, and in November 2018, Black Chrysalis Archives (IT) released her second album Prometeo, an 8-track LP produced across London/Bologna and mixed in London still with Jerome Tcherneyan (2015-2017). The album is a more intimate space of experiments with special influences by mystical themes such as Jodorowsky’s Psychomagic. In June 2019 Black Chrysalis Archives released a 4-track vinyl with remixes of Prometeo by Samuel Kerridge, Tapefeed, Years of Denial and Fire at Work.

New Brvtalism No. 192 is a powerful set which traverses Benedicta’s varied influences and a vast area of moods, textures and rhythms. The set, which was recorded in early July at Simposio contains new and unreleased material as well as tracks from the Prometeo release.

Pick up the new remix album through Black Chrysalis Archives.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 191 - LDY OSC + Artefactos De Dolor

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from LDY OSC. The solo project of Alyssa Barrera Auvinen, the Vienna-based, Mexican artist began her musical trajectory in the late 90’s, traveling to Monterrey, Mexico to see DJ’s play before becoming one herself, playing at clubs like Aura, Topaz and Bar Americas. In 2010 she relocated to New York City to attend school, majoring in Music and Sound Engineering. She was always inspired by heavier sounds, something she picked up from her brother who was in an industrial band. Since 2013, Alyssa has been a self taught electronics enthusiast, working on modular kits, DIY synths and more. Her first release came in 2018 on The Bunker New York and a new LP is forthcoming this year on Kontra-Musik. New Brvtalism No. 191 masterfully explores the LDY OSC sound, from rich textures, dark rhythmic moods and immersive atmospheres. Includes track from Damcase (RIP), Mika Vainio (RIP), Pan Sonic, LDY OSC, Interstellar Funk & Parrish Smith, Christian Vogel, Vanligt Folk, Artefactos de Dolor, Cindytalk, Franck Vigroux and more.

Artefactos De Dolor - La Niña

In addition to her solo work, Alyssa is also the vocalist for experimental post-punk act Artefactos De Dolor (Spanish for Pain Artifacts). Along with Todd Sines and Charles Noel, the trio is set to release their debut album, La Niña, at the end of the month. The album is a cathartic exercise, confronting the pain that exists in all of us. Each song exposes a facet of pain that manifests inside the outsider; the local; the nomad; the hermit; the dreamer; the thinker; the scorned; the lover. We’ve been following the group for a little bit and love their take on different genres and the pure ritual experience of the live show. Artefactos presents a powerful sound which is clearly influenced by the human experience and we’re excited for the first LP. Expect it out July 29th via Rush Hour Distribution.

  
    <a href="http://artefactosdedolor.bandcamp.com/album/la-ni-a">La Niña by Artefactos de Dolor</a>
  

New Brvtalism No. 190 - Uun

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Uun. The Detroit-based artist has been one of our favorite producers of the past couple years and his dark, crushing productions have seen standout releases on labels like MORD and Soma. In addition, Uun is also at the helm of Ego Death, his own imprint to showcase the scope of his productions. The label explores themes of existentialism, duality, and what it means to be an artist in the modern era. In addition, he is also involved in Modern Cathedrals, the Detroit-based event series which presents eerie, broken beat techno and recently saw its first event in Berlin as well.

New Brvtalism No. 190 is a powerful entry to a series. Showcasing many of Uun’s own productions as well as massive works from the likes of Headless Horseman, Korridor, Surit, Altstadt Echo, Kwartz and more. Be sure to also check for his latest release on MORD and upcoming on Modularz.

-JRS

Tracklist:

Autechre - Oneum [Warp]

Korridor - Opening [Northern Electronics]

Sam KDC - Feardom [Horo]

Araceae - The Gulf Stream [Faint]

Uun - Shedding The Prophets [Mord]

Vofa - PI05.3 [Pi Electronics]

Samot - Petricor [Nexe]

Headless Horseman - Bed of Stone [Headless Horseman]

Uun - Untitled [Unreleased]

Joe Sousa - Untitled [Unreleased]

Uun - Bloodless [Unreleased]

Surit - Precipitated Paranoia [Nexe]

Uun - Bodies Upon The Gears [Unreleased]

Kwartz - Trapped in Reality [Weekend Circuit]

Arnaud Le Texier - Deviant [Emphatic]

Uun - Cenotaph [Modularz]

Vulkanski - Jangiani [Bite]

Ghost in the Machine - Terminus [Mord]

Altstadt Echo - Concrete Turns to Gold [Semantica]

Uun - Antifaschistische Aktion [Unreleased]

Sunn O))) - Novae

Rod Modell - Triangulation [Tresor]

New Brvtalism No. 189 - Dahlia

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Dahlia. Fueled by high speed techno, electronic research and romantic traumas, the noir drenched mix offers a parallel universe from this exciting emerging talent.

-JRS

Mala Herba - "Wszystko marność" Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere the first video from Mala Herba. The non-binary Polish artist and activist reveals "Wszystko marność”, referring to Polish traditions of winter songs about death, decay and Dance Macabre - a popular medieval art trope representing the dance of death. Originally released on independent cassette label TRANSFORMER, the track has been freshly remixed and represents the artist’s new direction - one of dark, danceable and mature production while staying true the original witchy characteristics of the project. Active since 2017, Mala Herba is the solo project of sound artist and queer music activist Zosia Hołubowska. Based on traditional music, magic and demonology of Eastern Europe, Mala Herba explores queerness and sex-positivity. They are also a member of Oramics, a Polish platform dedicated to strengthening the visibility of women, queer and non-binary artists in electronic music and promoting the Easten European scene. Oramics also functions as a collective booking agency.

The video was recorded on a VHS camera and the DIY production was also 100% femme and queer lead. The crew shot in the basement of Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna as well as queer feminist housing project “Rosa Lilla Villa”. The clip is an astounding work of mystic synths and witchy rhythms all which hypnotized us upon first watch. You can pick up the track here.

-JRS

Video Credits:

Camera: Ari Y. Richter, Lo Reen

Editing: Camy Huot, Martyna Tokarska, Zosia Hołubowska

Daemons: Alba Clevenger, Eleonora Ciani, Anna Zorg, Zosia Hołubowska, Anise Lite

Song Credits:

Written, recorded and mixed by Mala Herba

Vocals recorded by Florian Tremmel

Mastering: Sebastian Wasner

Mixing Support: William Leslie Smith

New Brvtalism No. 188 - The Lady Machine

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by The Lady Machine. Originally from Brazil, she spent years at the forefront of the underground scene of her home country and her skills ultimately took her to parties across the world. Now based in Berlin, she is a regular at institutions like Tresor, Pornceptual, Staub and more. After completing a degree in Music Production, she then founded her own label Unterwegs, which will host her debut release in October 2019.

Her contribution to our series is a massive installment featuring her mechanical sound - ranging from driving techno to punishing rhythms. It was recorded in one take using 95% vinyl and 5% of forthcoming original material. We are also thrilled to witness The Lady Machine on July 24th at Griessmüehle for Krake Festival. She will be a part of Paula Temple’s Noise Manifesto showcase which also includes Femanyst, SøS Gunver Ryberg and more. For more more information and to pick up tickets visit: https://killekill.stager.de/web/tickets

-JRS

Track list:
David Lynch - Intro from Inland Empire
Broken English Club - Our Savage Hearts
Kaltès - Sisters
Sedvs - Antecipation [ Regis remix ]
Roll Dann - Riding Horses In The Dark
Kaiser - Sad Eyes
Dimi Angelis - Titan
Decka - Resistance
Nobusawa - Raspberry
Decka - Mental Schematics
Setaoc Mass - Destruction
Cleric & Kmyle - Empty Shells [ James Ruskin remix ]
Christian Wunsch - Still In Your Mind
Karenn - Salz
Surgeon - Raw Trax 2
Sleeparchive - Wood
Surgeon - Raw Trax 5
Amanda Mussi - Untitled
Cristian Marras - Cage 21 [ Makaton remix ]
Unhuman - Nylon Speech
S.A.F - 2 Coke Bottles ( NX1 remix )
Domenico Crisci - Velvet
Sleeparchive - Grief
The Lady Machine - You Reap What You Sow

Orden x Sandro Marzo

Sandro Marzo is one of fashion’s brightest new stars. A graduate of Basel’s Institute of Fashion Design and a Swiss Design Award winner, Marzo brings a fresh perspective of individualism, textiles and more to his high concept collections. His SS2020 is inspired in party by the Fibonacci Sequence and uses nomadic identifies, reused fabrics and more, opening a new chapter of his work and presenting a collection that celebrates community and environment.

On July 4th the designer is partnering with Brvtalist favorite Orden for a new presentation and party at OHM Berlin. The event will mark the launch of Marzo’s SS2020 collection with a site specific installation early in the night.

For the event: imagine three replicas of Giacometti’s "L’homme qui marche“, caught frozen in the motion of walking. The audience is invited to encounter them and will find them wearing three main looks. Split up in Red, Grey and Black (RGB) the replicas will represent a mix of color and surface. Within the walls of OHM, Sandro Marzo creates an interactive playground surrounded by mirrors which create the missing link between space, audience and fashion itself. Coco Chanel knew: With her mirrored staircase she could see both the audience and the showcased couture. Whoever is entering the installation can reenact her voyeurism.

Following the presentation, Orden will also present an afterparty featuring some of today’s top talent. Included are the dynamic sounds of DJ Gigola, on the heels of a new album - a live set by SSSS, The Marquis (live), Bonnie and Agency (Instruments of Discipline) on closing duties. This will be a spectacular evening of multiple mediums with a late night party to move your body. To commemorate the collaboration, Marzo and Orden developed a limited run of shirts which may also be available at the event so keep your eyes open.

RSVP for the night on Facebook and Resident Advisor. Check out the shirts below.

-JRS