Kasra V

Kasra V is a London-based DJ and producer born in Tehran, whose deep passion for music has propelled him to success in both club and radio settings. Growing up in Iran, he had limited access to Western music, relying on state-funded radio stations and bootleg downloads. After moving to London at the age of 17, Kasra's hunger for new sounds grew exponentially.

Securing a residency at NTS Radio in 2014, Kasra honed his skills and showcased his eclectic taste in music. He has since broadcasted over 200 shows and hosted acclaimed artists such as Yello, Tangerine Dream, and Dream 2 Science. His DJ sets have graced legendary venues like Fabric, Panorama Bar, and Circoloco, as well as intimate community-building dance floors such as London’s sweaty queer party Adonis, Homodrop, Lion and Lamb, Fitzroy, and more.

As a producer, Kasra's releases are a fusion of diverse influences, ranging from ambient soundscapes and orchestral swells to touches of electro and elements of 90s rave, all completed with a nod to the history of dance music.This eclectic blend defines Kasra’s unique signature style. Since 2021, he has focused more intently on his productions, resulting in acclaimed releases on labels such as Radiant Records and Sepehr’s Shaytoon Records. Additionally, Kasra launched the Iranian folklore-inspired project Flower Storm with Sepehr, further showcasing his prowess as a highly skilled producer. In Spring 2024, Kasra launched his own imprint, V-sion. He not only curates the musical output, contributing to the ongoing dialogue between past, future, and the ever-changing fulcrum of the sonic present, but also oversees the label aesthetics to showcase up-and-coming visual artists and their work. The first release on V-sion celebrated Kasra’s 10 years as an NTS resident and featured original tracks from Kasra V & Marie Malarie, Fantastic Man, Sepehr, Alex Kassian, Spray, Angel D’lite, Byron Yeates & Brandi, Kim Ann Foxman, and 500SEC. The story of V-sion will continue this November with solo work from Kasra himself, along with killer sleeve design and a line of merch. Named breakout DJ in 2023 by Mixmag, Kasra continues to make waves in the dance music scene, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and talented artist.

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