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Andreas, who ventured into DJing back in 1995, started his musical journey crafting mix tapes and spinning drum and bass in Philadelphia's underground rave scene.

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Currently based in San Francisco, Andreas combines his love for music with his studies in computer science. Operating under the alias Tygre, he immersed himself in the darker realms of electro, techno, and drum and bass from 1997 to 2000. After a prolonged hiatus, Tygre, inspired by the hypnotic sounds of electro, techno, and drum and bass, is back to spread his passion for music, the art of mixing, and the creation of mesmerizing sonic journeys.

Areg Karakeyan is a musician, producer, and DJ from Yerevan, known for blending experimental sound design with bass-heavy, hip-hop-inspired rhythms.

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His style is boundaryless, deep, textured, and constantly evolving. Influenced by fellow Armenian artists like Ycrow, Shhau, Hayk Karoyi, and muffassa, Areg dives relentlessly into sound, always chasing the unfamiliar and unheard. For him, nothing is off-limits, only raw, honest expression.

BSVN is a DJ and producer who has been promoting bass-driven electronic music in Poland for nearly 20 years. A dedicated vinyl collector, musical digger, and devoted fan of low frequencies and dub echoes, he began his DJ journey by launching the Drum n Step party series, which quickly gained traction.

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Now based in Wrocław, BSVN spent many years rooted in the music scene of Opole, where—as one half of the Trap Door collective—he organized hundreds of grassroots concerts and events. Since July 2023, he has been a core member of CIARKI—a collective, label, and podcast series dedicated to promoting bass music across Poland and beyond.

Leandro Miranda Ling (aka Hitch.93) is a producer from Santiago, Chile who’s made waves on the UK scene with his unique blend of garage, 2-step, broken beats (Bruk), and related sub-genres.

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He’s released on labels such as Phuture Shock Musik, UNI:FI, Fresh Milk Records, 2Tf4U, and Vibesey, and has featured on Rinse FM, Balamii, Reprezent Radio, and more spreading his distinct sound from Chile to clubs and airwaves around the world.

Dasha Mazur is a DJ, sound designer, and promoter from Saint Petersburg.

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Influenced by drum & bass, breakbeat, and the evolving techno landscape, her sets are a fusion of textured soundscapes and raw energy, delivering dynamic, broken beats that captivate the dancefloor.

GR33G is a DJ and producer from the west side of Curitiba, Brazil. Inspired by video game soundtracks and classic film scores, his musical journey began at age 12 when his father gifted him his first instrument.

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After cutting his teeth in garage bands, he dove into production by 20 and soon discovered Grime, fully immersing himself in its DJ and MC culture.

Asya Fleisher is an electronic musician, live performer, and DJ whose immersive shows—from European clubs to stages across Asia—blur the lines between club and concert. Using her own vocals and heartfelt lyrics, she weaves broken and straight rhythms into unpredictable, emotionally resonant sets.

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Her tracks have appeared on respected labels such as Dionysian Mysteries, Tripalium Corp, Ovelha Trax, Slap It Records, 83 Label, Soulfooled, YION, and J A D E, earning her global recognition and airplay. Driven by emotional honesty and creative freedom, Fleisher explores sound in a deeply personal way. Committed to forging connections through unfiltered emotion and fearless sonic expression, she continues to craft her own language within the underground electronic scene.

B E N N is a Taipei-based producer, DJ, and founder of the avant-garde club label Over My Body. His productions explore diverse sound dimensions, blending unique textures with Asian vibes and fractured beats.

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Over the years, B E N N has released several EPs and appeared on numerous compilations, each reflecting his evolving technique—from the tribal futurism of Synesthesia (Kepesaparadoks) to the organic pulses of Entheos (Early Reflex), and most recently the sleek, high-definition crunch of Faith (Sea Cucumber).

Eafhm is a multidisciplinary project from Mexico created by the evolution of different artistic and exploratory stages.

This project has developed different facets, including a career as an interpreter and audio producer when experimenting with a wide variety of musical sequences. It seeks the integration of oscillating interpersonal ideas among the variety of solid conceptions. This project also defines the transformation of the artist that has developed under different aliases for years.

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Each interpretation is made to create an atmosphere based on sound art, generative art and Techno in its different variations.

MTNesZ is a DJ and producer steeped in the dark, atmospheric realms of drum & bass. Early in his career under the alias 4K he helped shape Belgium’s underground by organizing the legendary Area51 events at Kompas in Sint-Niklaas, bringing raw DnB energy to a devoted crowd.

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His productions pay homage to ’90s drum & bass, with intricate beats and razor-sharp rhythms at their core. Driven by precision and groove, MTNesZ crafts mixes and tracks that speak to both hardcore enthusiasts and dancefloor warriors, continually pushing deeper into the genre’s shadowy depths.

yutani crafts percussive, cinematic sets rooted in breakbeat, drum & bass, and tribal rhythm. He draws from a mix of cultural references - film, folklore, odd recordings, and forgotten media - to shape a sound that feels obscure, dark, and otherworldly.

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His sets rise and fall like sine waves pushing to peaks, releasing into calm, then building again. Nothing static just cycles of tension, movement, and release.

Emerging from New Zealand’s underground scene, Mantis has quickly built a name for herself in the drum & bass world since stepping behind the decks in 2018. Her sets are known for their deep, dark, and grimy energy - anchored by tight blends and sharp selections.

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From major festivals like Northern Bass, Bay Dreams, and Rhythm & Alps to countless underground raves, Mantis brings intensity wherever she plays. Now stepping into production, she’s expanding into dubstep and halftime, pushing deeper into the shadows of bass music.

2rnick is a DJ and event organizer based in Tbilisi, celebrated for his ability to shift genres, blend styles, and craft dynamic mood swings. His sets delve deep into the vast spectrum of experimental bass, skillfully curating narratives between 120–170 BPM.

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With featured mixes on renowned radio platforms like Subtle and Komrad Radio, 2rNick brings a sharp ear for bass, jungle, footwork, dubstep, leftfield, and halftime. His sets pay homage to the raw, classic energy of sub-low frequencies and sound system culture delivering unique blends, intricate build-ups, and selections that keep listeners locked in.

Chekma is a DJ from Perm, raised on the city’s iconic bass parties M.O.W.A. (now known as Sight by Sight). Over the past four years, she has earned recognition in the Russian-speaking dubstep (and beyond) scene as a sharp selector with a steady hand, deep genre knowledge, and a well-structured, thoughtful approach to sets.

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Chekma’s selections offer a balanced blend of dubstep from different eras—from classic staples to fresh bangers—always spiced up with dubplates from producer friends, broken rhythms, and occasional 160 BPM material. You can catch her sets on dub.raw and at parties in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Vladimir.

Culplex is an underground bass music producer and DJ based in one of the UK’s bass capitals—Bristol. Focused on concept-driven, beat-heavy music, Culplex explores a wide range of themes with a theatrical edge.

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His sound guides listeners through gritty textures, hypnotic grooves, and deep, immersive basslines—always aiming to create a journey, not just a set.

likeusually is an artist from Perm and a member of the setkafm label. Her sound moves in a ghetto-forward direction, blending bass, footwork, DnB, and club music into high-energy, body-moving sets. Microsounds, synths, and heavy bass weave into rhythmic narratives—sometimes raw, sometimes tender, but always built for the dancefloor.

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Em Sixer is a Yerevan-based DJ who thrives on chaos, intensity, and sonic destruction. Rooted in a lifelong obsession with metal, his sound tears through techstep, drum & bass, breakcore, and halftime—distorted, raw, and always veering off the rails. Embracing unpredictability, he rejects formulas in favor of total sonic upheaval.

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This mix is a descent into sci-fi horror: inspired by Alien and The Thing, it begins in eerie stillness—like a parasite forming in the dark—then mutates into pounding techstep and twisted rhythms. Cold, crawling, and constantly evolving, it’s not here to comfort—it’s here to infect.

Kim Cosmik began her journey as a DJ with the legendary free party soundsystems Spiral Tribe and Bedlam, playing festivals and clubs across the UK and Europe. One of the first women to DJ at London’s iconic Knowledge club, she quickly carved out a pioneering path in the scene.

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Kim has shared the stage with a wide range of artists including Lory D, Leo Anibaldi, Colin Dale, B12, Radioactiveman, Jumping Jack Frost, and Dave The Drummer. Recent gigs include Fold, Electrowerkz, The Glove That Fits, and Iklecktic in London, About Blank in Berlin, and Shambala Festival, alongside regular events in Hastings where she’s based.

She currently holds residencies at Threads Radio, Aaja Radio, and Techno Club Net, and curates her own event series, Hybrid, launched in 2019. Her label Cybersoul hosts her own productions, with further releases on Science Cult, 2020 Vision, Diffuse Reality, Touched Music, Section 27, Bass Agenda, Zwaartekracht, and more.

Sexy French Movements entered the scene with his Teenage Error vocal project, channeling raw energy through a chaotic fusion of hardcore, breakbeat, and punk across local clubs and festivals.

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But that was just the starting point. As his sound evolved, he dove deep into the worlds of drum & bass and dubstep, carving out his path as a musician, DJ, and producer devoted to pushing these styles forward.

Mix Master Kutyma is a Paris-based DJ and producer known for his far-out megamix style—a wild ride through ghettotech, breakbeat hardcore, jungle techno, and electro, all charged with acid house energy and the raw spirit of the ’91–’92 rave era. His sets feel like strobe-lit flashbacks, full of rushy drops, groovy breaks, and pure dancefloor heat.

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A staple of Philthtrax Records and Posse Up, Kutyma delivers infectious rhythms and flawless transitions, keeping bodies moving and the rave spirit alive.