Paco Osuna presents NOW HERE by Gray Area

Who they are

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  Paco Osuna

  Barcelona, Spain · 6 bookings since Jan 2024

  “With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the electronic music industry.”

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  With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the electronic music industry. His creativity, courage and relentless search for new forms of expression are some of his principal and consistent virtues when it comes to making music. On the dance floor, he is lively, intelligent and sophisticated, with a deep awareness for sound aesthetics. Every session is important to Paco and he sets out to invent and renew every time he steps onto the stage. With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the electronic music industry. His creativity, courage and relentless search for new forms of expression are some of his principal and consistent virtues when it comes to making music. On the dance floor, he is lively, intelligent and sophisticated, with a deep awareness for sound aesthetics. Every session is important to Paco and he sets out to invent and renew every time he steps onto the stage. In 2006 he launched Mindshake, conceived as a platform for the creation and distribution of electronic music. Over the past few years, Mindshake has become one of the most important techno labels in the US and Europe, hosting productions of artists like Cuartero, Carlo Lio, Fer BR, Nick Curly and Paul Ritch, in addition to touring with the label showcases. Also in 2006, Paco founded a night with a fresh concept, Club4, alongside Marco Carola, Adam Beyer y Christian Smith. After more than 10 years, it is now considered a cult club in Barcelona where the love of techno reigns; Club4 has established itself as the overwhelming choice due to the variety and accessibility of the electronic music it has on offer. Throughout his career Paco has performed at clubs, parties and festivals of great prestige. The list of events in which he has played is endless, and is one where quality is more important than quantity. From Fabric London to WOMB Tokyo, passing through Space NYC, Space Miami and Verboten NY in the US, Watergate Berlin, Electric Brixton London and in his beloved Ibiza at Amnesia and Space. Among the festivals he has played constantly are Sónar, Awakenings, Dockyard, ADE, Neopop, BPM, Electric Zoo, Movement Detroit, Time Warp and Tomorrowland. From 2012 to 2014 he was resident for Richie Hawtin’s ENTER, appearing not only at Space Ibiza but also in its tour around the world. In 2015 Paco Osuna became part of Music On, joining Marco Carola in residencies at Amnesia Ibiza and the Story club in Miami, as well as the emblematic parties during BPM Mexico. In 2016 he was selected to be ambassador of PLAYdifferently MODEL1, a distinction also received by Loco Dice, Chris Liebing, Dubfire, Matador, Nicole Moudaber and, of course, Richie Hawtin. 2016 was also an important year for the Mindshake showcases, in which Paco participated alongside the label producers with tours taking in European and American stages, including events such as the Miami Music Week and ADE Amsterdam, for the fifth and second consecutive year respectively. The Mindshake showcases are both an extension of the musical and artistic vision of Paco and a family celebration, where the main goal is to create an intimate and unforgettable experience. In the studio, Paco Osuna has moulded his own musical signature, coating the purest techno sounds with his characteristic features: depth, darkness and imagination, always accentuated by his creativity and innovation. Proof of that are his releases on labels such as Plus8, Minus, Mood, Spectral, Hommage, and for his own platform Mindshake. In addition, he has remixed representative artists like Plastikman, Nicole Moudaber, Matador, Adam Beyer, Seth Troxler and Monkey Safari. 2017 is a story that is still unwritten, but without doubt Paco Osuna, through determination and love, will continue to trace the journey that has led him be the artist he is today. This year will again see his residency for Music On, while he will also still be focusing his energy on his main project Mindshake, a label that by the end of last year had published more than 49 references since its inception.
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  Their RA profile lists Stereo Productions, M-nus, Frankie Rec, Plus 8 Records Ltd and 6 more.

  Recently at Knockdown Center · often with Ruthie Bandit, RSquared, Melanie Ribbe, none of them here that night

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  Nicole Moudaber

  London, United Kingdom · 8 bookings since May 2024

  “Across decades of devotion, hard work and a natural talent for connecting with the dance floor, Nicole has cultivated an unparalleled reputation.”

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  Across decades of devotion, hard work and a natural talent for connecting with the dance floor, Nicole has cultivated an unparalleled reputation. A staunch advocate for personal freedom, she is highly regarded worldwide for her deep knowledge, unforgettable DJ sets, definitive productions and iconic aesthetic - a pillar of the global electronic music community. With regular appearances at a long list of influential and innovative club spaces and festivals, Nicole Moudaber’s versatility, passion and intuitive approach place her in the top tier of touring artists. She has travelled the world playing, from intimate basement venues to large stages at festivals such as Coachella, Ultra Music festival, Time Warp, Electric Daisy Carnival, Awakenings and many more of the world’s most renowned electronic music spaces. Always striving for greatness, she has her sights set firmly on the future with a strong vision of her next phase and the unwavering determination to make that vision real. From Nigeria to Beirut and London, Nicole’s dynamic outlook has been shaped by each location. Growing up in Nigeria exposed her to the hypnotic tribal rhythms of artists like Fela Kuti. Described by the BBC as the “Godmother of Beirut’s nightlife”, she was pivotal in building up the city’s club culture in the late 1990s. A move to London in 2000 led to more party promoting and, eventually, diving head first into DJing and production. Today, Nicole is a globally revered icon. More than a DJ, Moudaber is a cultural ambassador and champion of the underground. With her core values centred around self-expression and freedom of self, over the last few years she has rediscovered and reinvigorated her creative energy, channeling her love for music into an array of projects. Besides her solo releases and a consistently packed touring schedule, she has carved out plenty of studio time amid her global travels, collaborating with a wide range of artists that further reflect her boundaryless vision. In what has been a highly creative period for Nicole, collaborators include Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Armin van Buuren, Chris Liebing, Jasper Street Co. and The London Community Gospel Choir, among many others. Her music has landed on esteemed labels such as Diplo’s Higher Ground, the legendary Nervous Records, A State of Trance, Drumcode and Armada, to name just a few.
 As someone who positions themselves as a chameleon, this slew of releases across genres demonstrates just how versatile Nicole can be. Her forthcoming album will cement this notion. It will bring together a multitude of styles and influences, all of which comprise the artist we know as Nicole Moudaber. The project reflects her dynamic spirit and love for diversity in sound - each track a piece of her evolution as an artist. Aligned with everything Nicole does, the roots of the album lie in the groove and funk embedded in her soul. Her entire being moves with the rhythms that can be traced back to the Motherland, and her earliest encounters with music and the core of it all - drums. Nicole is also writing a book about her life. In a boldly vulnerable move, she will tell her story in detail, giving fans a chance to gain a deeper understanding of her personal and professional background. Yet another (literal) chapter that cements her position as an artist of the people, who connects with listeners in a deeply personal way. 
 A new label is also part of Nicole’s vision for the future. MoodCollective focuses on tech house, providing another platform for self expression alongside her techno label MOOD. Its ethos is centred around showcasing emerging and innovative talent. Always seeking to champion new artists and use her success to elevate the careers of emerging acts, MoodCollective is another key asset in her constant drive to galvanise the underground. The label is a natural extension of her ever-growing empire, where Nicole represents the variety that she holds so dear to her heart. Elsewhere, her radio show InTheMood continues to fly the flag for Nicole’s musical expression. For eleven years now she has hosted the show, with a music policy that has become all encompassing. The show is syndicated globally, airing on 60 FM stations worldwide, spreading her sound to millions of listeners around the globe. Nicole is also writing a book about her life. In a boldly vulnerable move, she will tell her story in detail, giving fans a chance to gain a deeper understanding of her personal and professional background. Yet another (literal) chapter that cements her position as an artist of the people, who connects with listeners in a deeply personal way.
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  Their RA profile lists Intec Digital, Drumcode, Intacto Records, A State of Trance and 6 more.

  Recently at Hudson's at Pier 81, Brooklyn Storehouse, Brooklyn Mirage · often with Maceo Plex, Pan-Pot, Juliet Fox, none of them here that night

• Iglesias

  6 bookings since Sep 2023

  Recently at Knockdown Center, SILO, Musica Club NYC · often with Cole Terrazas, SOSA, Richy Ahmed, none of them here that night

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  Chris Di Perri

  Cologne, Germany

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  Their RA profile lists Waldliebe Familien, Antura Records, 5D-records, Muna Musik and 2 more.

  often with Domenic D'Agnelli, Simina Grigoriu, Jil Tanner, none of them here that night