☉ Palpebræ Mix 02: Hoedus [ @hoedus ]
Hoedus is a DJ and producer from the eternal city Rome that established himself in the electronic music scene under his former name OWL, before rebranding himself as Hoedus. His journey through electronic music began at a young age refining his skills by playing at various local clubs in Rome, eventually becoming the resident DJ at the popular party Algoritmo. By exploring various genres, he found his musical foundation in ambient and techno, two styles that greatly influenced his future productions and led him to release his music on labels such as Non Series, Semantica, Mental Modern and Monday Off. Hoedus draws inspiration from nature and his city, navigating between analog and digital machines to create experimental and hypnotic sounds that incorporate both ethereal and meditative phases of ambient/drone music, as well as strong tones of techno, using a unified language that reflects his unique style.
About the mix:
“I must admit, finding new tracks that truly resonate with me has become quite a challenge lately. The musical landscape seems to have shifted towards sounds that don't fully satisfy my musical tastes. That's why I've decided to include some older tracks in this mix, like those by Vakula, who I consider a genius. Social media has revolutionized the way music is made, but in my opinion, it has also introduced a certain degree of homogenization. Nowadays, it's a fact that a producer/DJ's career hinges more on online visibility than on the quality of their productions. The number of posts, followers, and interactions: it all matters more than the ability to create something truly original. It's a shame, because it risks losing sight of what has always made techno music so special for me: its ability to innovate. Who's to blame? I think it's a bit of everyone's fault. Artists, the audience, and bookers. Artists should strive for originality and experiment with new sounds, audiences should be open to exploring diverse genres and supporting emerging talent, and bookers should prioritize quality and diversity in their bookings. I firmly believe we're in a cyclical phase within the techno scene. I'm convinced that sooner or later we'll witness a resurgence of originality and experimentation, and that new artists and new sounds will emerge, bringing a fresh breeze.”
☉ Tracklist:
datassette - The Illusion Of Choice
Desroi - Remain In Thoughts
Feral - Riad
Yukimasa - Kyber Crystal (Refracted Remix)
Pulso - Debugger
Markus Suckut - Tribe
Quelza - And Suddenly, I Was Reborn
Fabrizio Lapiana - Riflessi
Planetary Assault Systems - Raid (Steve Bicknell Rework)
Mike Parker - Hiss
Vakula - The End
Luigi Tozzi - The Deer Hunter
Konduku - Rupsje
Surgeon - The Power Of Doubt
Fergus Sweetland - Do You Like Sound
Vakula - Trip To Your Mind
☉ Follow Hoedus here:
@hoedus / www.instagram.com/hoedus.music / www.facebook.com/hoedusmusic
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