33EMYBW is a Shanghai-based producer and visual artist who has been an influential figure in the Chinese music scene for over a decade. Her sound merges modern dance rhythms, folk influences, and a wide range of visual inspirations into a deeply personal and experimental sonic experience.
Her 2018 album ‘Golem’ (SVBKVLT) was critically acclaimed and named one of the best electronic albums of the year by Bandcamp, receiving support from Kode9, Desto, Akito, 8ulentina, and more.
After performing at Nyege Nyege Festival (Uganda) and the Aphex Twin-curated opening of the Warehouse Project 2019 (Manchester), she released her third album, ‘Arthropods’, which explores post-human themes and rhythmic structures over longer time scales. The album debuted at Unsound Festival (Krakow), followed by shows in London, Milan, and Zurich. She has also performed at Haus der Kulturen der Welt (Berlin), SXSW (Austin), CTM (Berlin), Soft Centre (Sydney), and Recombinant (San Francisco).
Aïsha Devi is a unique artist whose mesmerizing voice is the main instrument of her creativity. Her music combines powerful rhythms, rave motives and mystical vocals. Originally from Switzerland, with Nepalese roots, she formed her identity at the intersection of cultures, which is reflected in her work. In 2013, Aïsha Devi founded the label Danse Noire, supporting revolutionary electronic music, and released breakthrough works on it — the albums Of Matter And Spirit (2015) and DNA Feelings (2018), which received recognition for deep philosophical themes and an innovative approach to sound. In 2023, she released her most personal album, Death Is Home, revealing the theme of identity through the prism of personal experience. Her performances have conquered major festivals such as CTM, Primavera, Unsound, Roskilde, MoMA PS1 and many others, thanks to her hypnotic visualization and strong stage energy.
Alen Ismailov — oriental drone ambient, minimal dub.
A live musician experimenting with genre minimalism, the string instrument tar, and live electronic music. Alen is the organizer of the audiovisual parties «Tinch» and a member of the creative collective «Tinch Musiqa».
He has performed at prominent venues such as Stihia, Boiler Room (Museum of Folk Applied Arts), Wecosmos, Bahor/Spring, Tinch (organizer), Ka mate Ka ora (Ilkhom Theatre), and Regeneration Art Tashkent.
Anymodal is the alter ego of Siberian producer and composer Evgeniy Pisarchenko, raised amid the ascetic and rugged northern suburban life. Seamlessly blending ambient tranquility with hectic breaks, braindance, and deep bass, he crafts sonic journeys that are both adventurous and meditative.
With a cosmopolitan outlook, his performances range from the vast Moroccan Sahara (LPM Festival, 2024) to the urban pulse of Bangkok, drawing inspiration from Istanbul’s vibrant underground scene, where he has long been an active contributor. His authentic, laptop-free live sets—defined by expressive gear operation—have earned him residencies on platforms like Istanbul’s renowned Noh Radio and the UK-based Subtle Radio, alongside appearances at notable venues including Drugstore (Belgrade), Şahika, Arkaoda (Istanbul), and Bult (Almaty), with Mihn Club in Hong Kong set to join his itinerary.
Arushi Jain is vocalist, producer, radio host, and sound engineer who bridges traditional Indian musical motifs with contemporary electronic genres.
In 2024, Jain released Delight, her second album on Leaving Records following the acclaimed Under the Lilac Sky (2021). Delight explores a rich spectrum of sounds and emotions inspired by Raga Bageshri, which conveys the yearning for reunion with a beloved. Jain describes this as an exploration of human love, blending ardor and the poignant realization of its challenges.
Her stunning live shows feature captivating visuals and take a rhythmic and emotional step forward.
ayacantstop is a performance DJ and musician from Turkmenistan, currently based in Berlin. Her journey into DJing began with co-organizing underground parties and creating a platform for the Central Asian migrant community. Her first set was a personal tribute to the region’s producers and a reconnection with her musical and artistic identity.
Inspired by courtyard wedding dances and childhood melodies, Aya weaves a unique sonic tapestry, fusing traditional tunes with electronic rhythms. Her sets are like a Turkmen carpet— a vibrant mix of techno, breakbeat, electro-punk, drum & bass, and Eastern melodies. Heavy basslines and percussion drive the energy, while the eclectic soundscape reflects her nostalgia and quest for identity.
Ben Frost is an Australian composer and producer based in Iceland. His music blends minimalism, experimental forms, and influences from punk rock and black metal.
His notable albums include Steel Wound (2003), Theory of Machines (2007), By the Throat (2009), Aurora (2014), and The Centre Cannot Hold (2017). His latest release, Scope Neglect (2024), recorded with Greg Kubacki (Car Bomb) and Liam Andrews (My Disco), was released on Mute.
Frost has made a significant impact in film, television, and opera, composing for Sleeping Beauty (Palme d’Or nomination) and TV series like Dark, 1899, Raised By Wolves (with Ridley Scott) and Fortitude. His opera works, including The Wasp Factory and The Murder of Halit Yozgat (in collaboration with Forensic Architecture), have been performed at London’s Royal Opera House and Hannover’s Staatsoper.
An experimental electronic synthesis of “broken” rhythmic structures. A trio of DJs and composers — Josef Tumari, Varlamov, and Lisunovsky — founders of a research laboratory for sound and electronic music.
The duo Sha Gen (Dushanbe) and Denis Sorokin (Saint Petersburg) was formed in early 2023, blending traditional sounds with experimental improvisation. At the core of their music lies falak, a unique Tajik musical tradition where performers direct their joys and sorrows not to the audience, but to the sky.
In their sets, they intertwine folk melodies with free improvisation, seeking to uncover deep connections between ancient musical forms and contemporary sonic exploration. Their music creates a new sacred context, immersing the listener in a timeless auditory journey.
In 2023, the duo performed at Stihia (Bukhara) and Topot/Vesna (Tashkent). In 2024, they took the stage at MOC Fest (Tashkent) and the Voices Festival (Berlin), where they were the sole representatives of Tajikistan. That same year, they released their album “Tira-Tira” on the Topot label.
e.v.e (equal vs. equal) is a cosmopolitan duo that began their musical journey in 2014, blending Neo Soul, Electronica, Dance-Indie, R&B, Progressive, Rock, and Ethno.
Their sound is built on delicate, deep female vocals, psychedelic synthesizers, and funky guitars.
e.v.e creates music aimed at finding balance and harmony, helping listeners achieve inner wholeness. Each track is a journey, transforming perceptions and allowing for a deeper connection with oneself and the world.
The project has released multiple albums and singles, along with a side project “Moon Pool” in the Retro Synth Wave style.
electrofocus is a software developer from Tashkent, a DJ in the evenings at electronic venues, parties, and online podcasts. Over the past year, he has become an active participant in the electronic music community in Tashkent, having been featured in several events (Plovistan, “Kvadrat”, prepartynalivayka), on radio (Tīrkultūra, Rytmabad Radio, DSL System Podcast), and participated in festivals: Stihia 2024 and Sublimation Fest.
In his sets, he prefers modern melodic electronic house, elements of trance, techno, and acid inclusions, as well as atmospheric ambient, electro, and IDM. His musical selection creates an experience of transition from a positive aerial mood to a sometimes mysterious one, with a smooth flow of sounds.
Errortica is a prime-time force in the Russian rave scene – DJ, producer, and a guaranteed source of raw energy on the dancefloor.
In late 2024, she dropped “Copy Me”, the first single from her upcoming mini-album. The track received high praise from all over the world.
Next single “Psycho” is a collaboration of Errortica and infamous Reptiloid. This track brings a gritty hardcore breakbeat with a streetwise edge, that wakes up your inner animal.
Beyond production, Errortica is known for her sharp, high-energy sets, weaving ethnic, broken, and straight rhythms into raw, sweaty club soundscapes. Her performance history includes Boiler Room x Opium Vilnius, HOR, STVOL TV, Outline, Signal, and her own Melomantiсa radio show on Test FM, where her passion for music collecting evolved into full-fledged sonic storytelling.
ianiiiron is a DJ and producer from Tashkent, part of the Sublimation team. In addition to her performances, over the last few years, she has also worked behind the scenes on the technical side of local Uzbek projects. One of her main goals is fostering networking between artists from different creative fields and bringing collaborative projects to life.
Having played at various events — from the Sublimation and STIHIA festivals to HÖR Berlin — she has mastered blending different genres in her mixes. The emotional range of her sets spans from light melodies with a steady kick to deep and intense broken rhythms.
Jan Jelinek is an experimental musician and sound artist whose work explores the transformation of sound. He crafts abstract and minimalist textures by deconstructing fragments of popular music and field recordings into unique sound collages. Instead of traditional instruments, Jelinek employs various recording and playback devices, from tape recorders to digital samplers.
Jelinek began his career in 1998 under the pseudonyms Farben and Gramm. His works were featured at EXPO2000 in Hannover and venues like the Centre Pompidou in Paris. In 2008, he founded the Faitiche label, a platform for his experiments and collaborations with artists such as Masayoshi Fujita, Asuna, and German writer Thomas Meinecke.
Since 2012, Jelinek has been producing experimental radio plays for SWR, many of which have received prestigious awards. His live performances feature improvised manipulation of collected sound materials, creating what he calls “Ecstatic Sound Collages.”
Josef Tumari, an electronic musician and producer from Tashkent that creates a unique sound that he describes as a “symbiosis of introverted nostalgia with elements of ambient, electro, and techno, possessing a unique atmosphere.”
His music is often characterized by broken rhythms, dark melodies, and rhythmic lines, creating a rich and powerful audiovisual landscape. Vintage synthesizers combined with lo-fi sound give the pieces warmth and authenticity, evoking a sense of nostalgia and creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere. His musical approach is a fresh take on the electronic scene, combining classic techniques with experimental sound design. This allows Josef to create compositions that are both familiar and surprisingly new, where each track is a journey into the past and future simultaneously.
Judah Warsky stands at the intersection where pop songs meet conceptualism and where chanson meets psychedelic electronics.
A self-taught and uncategorizable artist, Judah was once a founding member of Chicros and Turzi, and has occasionally collaborated with worldwide acts such as Thos Henley (UK), Axel Krygier (Argentina), Adam Green (USA), as well as French artists Acid Arab, Zombie Zombie, Syd Matters, Koudlam, Pilooski, and more.
Kadamique is a DJ and producer from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, known for his deep, atmospheric, and meticulously crafted sound blending downtempo, deep techno, organic house, and minimal. His sets are immersive sonic journeys, built on hypnotic rhythms, refined percussion, and subtle ethnic influences.
A key figure in Tashkent’s electronic scene, he frequently performs at local venues and major regional festivals, including Stihia, where his sets stand out for their precision and dynamic storytelling.
Beyond DJing, Kadamique is dedicated to music production, crafting original tracks and remixes while working to bring Uzbekistan’s electronic sound to a global audience.
LOUD373 is a musical project by two producers from Kokand, infused with a deep respect for their heritage and a desire to reinterpret cultural codes through music. LOUD373 does not merely mix traditional motifs with electronic beats; they aim to convey the emotional state and mood of the past, evoking deep feelings and reflection. The group actively participates in cultural life, performing at well-known festivals such as Groza, mocfest and Stihia, and enlivens dozens of parties with their energetic sets. Their performances blend techno, breakbeat, drum-n-bass, dubstep with the ambiance of traditional Uzbek music, performances by local comedians, and visual memes from Uzbek TikTok.
MAGMAOM is one of the brightest discoveries of the hard techno scene of Kazakhstan, who in a short time managed to make his mark on all the prominent venues of the CIS, including the cult MONASTERIO.
A native of Astana, living in the Czech Republic, had a fruitful 2024, where he managed to make his mark with a tour of Central Asia, the release of his own EP and a culminating performance at the large hard techno rave MONASTERIO.
The release of the latest EP Reborn was released by the Moscow label Asylum, which was released with the support of artists from Tunisia, Ireland and Japan.
malichavangard is the stage name of an artist who, within a year, has built her originsl sound and made an active presence in the underground scene. In her sets, she blends dub and hard-groove techno, creating soundscapes filled with broken electro rhythms.
The dub techno in malichavangard’s sets takes on a futuristic depth, evoking a robotic and cosmic atmosphere. Meanwhile, hard-groove techno reflects a deeper, more internal part of her sound, where pulsating rhythms dominate.
The biography of Mari Breslavets is a story of passion for music, dedication to electronic culture, and relentless pursuit of developing and supporting the music community in Uzbekistan. Mari Breslavets is a musician, DJ, producer, co-founder of FRUMOS parties, and the art space HUDUD in Tashkent. Her musical palette is imbued with nostalgia for the ’90s, featuring upbeat compositions in techno, trance, and acid styles. Mari is known for her ability to create unique music sets, combining classic vibes with contemporary trends, and blending genres for a more expressive delivery.
miasm is a versatile producer and selector from Tashkent, known for his diversity in musical approaches and unpredictable sets. His work spans various genres, allowing him to easily adapt to any musical event. For the upcoming event, miasm is preparing an original ambient live set, blending atmospheric sound textures that create a deep, meditative atmosphere.
qorakitobchi is the experimental project of Anvar Kalandarov, one of the pioneers of Uzbekistan’s new experimental music scene. For 20 years, based in the heart of Tashkent, he has been crafting sonic landscapes, reinterpreting traditional Uzbek music through a contemporary lens.
His sound is more than just music—it’s a journey through time, diving into Uzbekistan’s occult and spiritual heritage, enriched by modern experimentation. Anvar is also known as a vinyl collector, musical archaeologist, and selector, curating rare regional recordings. Since 2024, he has been actively promoting Central Asian musical heritage through his independent label, Maqom Soul Records.
Sköne is a French artist and DJ, known for his heavily melodic-infused techno. His journey began in 2018 with acid core, and he continues to evolve his sound, blending bass music elements with experimental techno. He pushes the boundaries of the genre, creating original sets that explore both groovy and experimental components, aiming to uncover the vast spectrum that the underground music scene has to offer.
Soft Blade is the brainchild of Moscow-born musician and artist Violetta Shabash, a pivotal figure in Russia’s underground music scene. Her project blends ambient, house, techno, and dub to create a unique lo-fi sound featuring ethereal vocals and vivid lyrics. Soft Blade stands out for its DIY ethos, with Violetta personally handling the writing, mixing, and design, turning her music into a deeply personal and nostalgic journey.
Tracks like “Zerkalo” and her latest release, “Koster,” showcase her ability to craft intricate sonic narratives that resonate emotionally with listeners. Beyond music, Soft Blade is an audiovisual project, with Violetta designing album covers, merchandise, and cassettes, embodying her artistic vision in every detail.
Soft Blade is also known for uplifting fellow artists. Her recent compilation album, “Ne Strashno,” features talented Russian musicians, with proceeds going to charity — a testament to her collaborative spirit and commitment to social impact. Though a recent entrant to live performances, Soft Blade has already graced major Russian electronic festivals.
Shane Woolman has worked at The Wire since 2002 and is one of the magazine’s resident DJs. He hosts regular radio shows on London stations Resonance FM and Resonance Extra and has also had shows on NTS, Radio Alhara and Radio Karantina. Having moved from New Zealand to London in his early teens, he developed a passion for experimental music and went on to work for labels Some Bizzare and Matador Records before joining The Wire. His DJ sets are an eclectic mix of electronic, bass, hip-hop, techno, rock, dub, psych and funk, often unearthing leftfield party bangers, rare dub edits, and forgotten classics. He has provided DJ support for artists like Andy Stott, Hieroglyphic Being, Nkisi, Sun Araw and Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids as well as playing standalone sets at festivals in Europe and beyond. Shane is also a contributor to The Wire, interviewing artists such as Selda Bağcan, Gaye Su Akyol and Ana Lua Caiano, as well as featuring exclusive guest mixes by Laurie Anderson, Diamanda Galás, RP Boo, Deena Abdelwahed and many more.
The Wire is an independent print and online music magazine that was founded in 1982 and covers a wide range of global alternative, underground and experimental music. Its office is based in London, but it serves an international readership. thewire.co.uk
VAGAN is a multi-genre producer and DJ from Tashkent of Armenian descent, seamlessly blending Eastern sounds, genres, and atmospheres in his tracks. His music balances between experimentation and tradition, creating immersive and unforgettable compositions.
His viral tracks, “Habibi” from the EP and “Hanuman” from the Unreleased album, have been played across platforms like Private Persons, System108, HÖR, STVOL.TV, and more. He has performed at Stihia Festival, System108, Blaash, Gestalt, Shulama, JILT, Sublimation & PTSR Room, sharing the stage with Ivan Dorn, Bjarki, Errortica, ZenGrlx, Salome, Adana Twins, Simple Symmetry, Shadowax, and others.
VAGAN is known for his distinctive production style, where genre fusion turns into a cohesive sonic experience. His work not only showcases his technical mastery but also unites diverse cultural influences into a harmonious musical narrative, making his performances captivating for a broad audience.
Vladimir Dubyshkin is a Russian electronic music producer whose sound exists at the crossroads of dancefloor energy and experimental freedom.
Never bound by a single genre, Dubyshkin’s music appeals equally to fans of noise electronics and those who simply want to dance. In 2015, he released his debut album “Tell Me Why It’s Always The Same”, gaining immediate recognition among his peers. That same year, his tracks appeared on two compilations from Nina Kraviz’s трип label, followed by his first solo EP, “Cheerful Pessimist”.
Today, Vladimir Dubyshkin continues to be one of the most dynamic and unpredictable artists in the electronic scene, constantly pushing the boundaries of club music.
