ADRIATIQUE — EXTENDED SET

Who they are

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  Adriatique

  Switzerland · 5 bookings since Sep 2023

  “What’s in a name?”

  their own biography

  the whole biography

  What’s in a name? For Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer, it’s a decade – and counting – of joint creativity. After getting to know each other in Zürich in 2008, Adrian & Adrian became inseparable, not just as friends, but also as artists. The two men carved out a career as one of the most consistently delivering DJ/producer duos in the house and techno scene: Adriatique. The key to an enduring partnership is, of course, to complement each other, and the two Adrians do so admirably. Music-wise, their various tastes combine into one unique sound, and their respective preference for studio work and performance means that both aspects are equally well covered. Adriatique’s DJ performances as well as their productions are long, meditative, relentlessly building affairs, ever challenging the listener with subtle twists interrupting their hypnotic groove. There is more to the duo than just a well-oiled electronic music machine, however. They also live together, draw plans together, and support art in all its forms together. After almost a decade of joint work, 2016 saw the fulfillment of Adrian and Adrian’s long-held wish: the founding of their very own music label annex platform for the arts. Called Siamese, their imprint releases Adriatique’s own music as well as productions by others, as long as it adheres to the Adrians’ creed: that music should be meditation. Going above and beyond the average for a label, Siamese also supports visual and performance artists, organizing club nights that place these collaborators in the spotlights just as much as the musical stars. Drawing from their own experience as strangers turned fulltime partners, Adrian and Adrian know that it is the bridging of differences that breeds creativity. This is why, in the future, they plan on expanding their network of collaborators as well as the creative scope of Siamese’s activities. They may be a decade in the business, but Adriatique’s true mission has only just begun.
  SoundCloud ↗Bandcamp ↗Discography ↗
  Their RA profile lists Diynamic Music, Drumpoet Community, Supernature Records, Wolf + Lamb and 5 more.

  Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with Colyn, Adam Sellouk, Lumia, none of them here that night

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  AWEN

  Paris, France · 4 bookings since Nov 2024

  “In Celtic mythology, everyone knows the magical AWEN, but there are disagreements about what it is and, mostly, what it can do.”

  their own biography

  the whole biography

  In Celtic mythology, everyone knows the magical AWEN, but there are disagreements about what it is and, mostly, what it can do. Some believe it’s a spirit that gives glimpses of the future, while others affirm it’s a symbol of balance between opposites. However, for most people, it is a woman, the muse of creativity - and the artists she touches act like they were possessed. When singer-songwriter AWEN chose this name, she wasn’t aware of these implications. But, strangely, she couldn’t have picked a better one: she embodies all of these ideas. AWEN has always navigated between distant worlds. Born in Paris from a French mother and a Malian-Senegalese father, she’s long been torn between her passion for singing and her successful career in Hong Kong as a lawyer. But when her father passed away in 2016, she decided to give up her job and move back to France to try to become a professional artist. Building upon her cultural heritage and her musical tastes (she grew up listening to artists such as Nina Simone, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye), AWEN started to produce her unique style of Afro-house. It mixed electronic instrumentation with timeless melodies - and a touch of spirituality. “In Western Africa, our family name has a special perception”, she explains. “It’s the name of a legendary sorcerer king; that’s why I describe myself as an Afro-house witch”, she laughs, before adding: “but I mostly like the fact that, nowadays, witches have become icons of feminism and freedom.” In 2019, AWEN released her first solo album, Redemption. It was followed by 6 EPs and singles, including collaborations with upcoming afro-house stars such as Floyd Lavine, Daniel Rateuke or Enoo Napa. It includes “Your Voice” with Caiiro (2020), a song that channels raw feelings of faith, love and hope with such intensity that many listeners wondered if the lyrics were about God - AWEN actually wrote them as a letter to her son, who was unborn yet. “Your Voice” gained a cult status that made it unescapable among house fans - with the exception of Adam Port. Strangely enough, the legendary DJ/producer only heard it for the first time two years after its release (!), while he was in a bar in Istanbul. Impressed, he shazamed it and proposed to produce a remix. Released in 2022, his version confirmed the song as a global sensation: it dominated the Beatport charts and took Coachella by storm when AWEN performed it on stage. “My son was born after I wrote “Your Voice” for him”, she says. “All the blessings I get from this song... I feel like they are gifts from him.” With her other hits “Gold” and “Kusimama”, plus a release on legendary label DFTD (“Time”, with Christoph), AWEN’s futuristic blend of empowering lyrics and mysterious universe seduces an ever-growing global audience. “My dad came from Africa, my mom is European, and I lived several years in Asia. I feel like I belong everywhere”, she says with a smile. One of the other reasons of AWEN’s success is her ability to transcend her repertoire on stage. Standing at 1m83 (6 ft.) with her signature braids and a deep voice, the artist is a commanding presence that captivates concertgoers across the world. “I’m mixing, I’m singing, I’m proposing a visual experience”, she details. “I want my performances to be a whole experience. I want to give Afro House the global visibility it deserves.” It might just be a question of time. Because when your name is a call to the divine, some things are just meant to be.
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  Their RA profile lists DFTD and Madorasindahouse.

  Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with Andhim, Eli Escobar, CLOSED SESSIONS, none of them here that night

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  SOMMA

  Berlin, Germany · 3 bookings since Jul 2025

  “SOMMA thoughtfully achieves to embody the perfect intersection of underground authenticity and mass appeal.”

  their own biography

  the whole biography

  SOMMA thoughtfully achieves to embody the perfect intersection of underground authenticity and mass appeal. Rooted in Berlin, he is known for delivering groovy, soulful and grungy soundscapes, masterfully painting his tracks with deep movement and original writing. His integration of forward thinking design, sound and fashion has led him to become a rising force in the house and techno scene. It didn’t take long until fellow artists started noticing his pristine writing and production skills, receiving spins around the world from the likes of Adriatique, Keinemusik, The Blaze, HotSince82, Black Coffee, Dennis Ferrer and many more. Over the past years SOMMA has developed into a prolific performer who’s been showcasing his vibe at shows across the globe. And it doesn't stop here: SOMMA is striving to be on the forefront of a cultural movement with his creative collective and label LE YORA (together with JEWELS and YUMA): “LE YORA is a world we’re building that allows us to express ourselves with no boundaries. Everything you see on this brand, whether it’s the music, the artworks, the clothes - it’s all designed by us and us only. We’re songwriters, we’re designers, we’re DJs... we’re creatives of many mediums and this allows us to fill in that grey area between what it means to be a DJ versus to be an artist.”
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  often with Ksenyeah, Mano Le Tough, Ede, none of them here that night