Stavroz & Viken Arman
Public Works
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Friday, June 1 at 9:30 pm PDT
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Public Works & Below Radar Present:
Stavroz Live (Moodfamily / Laut & Luise, Belgium)
Viken Arman Live (Denature / All Day I Dream, Paris)
+ Peter Blick (Below Radar / Public Works)
main room / funktion one
Stavroz
Stavroz was formed in 2011 by IJsbrand & Gert, both dj's and sound engineers looking for a way to channel their musical antics. Soon thereafter, Maxim & Pieter joined on live shows and in the studio. Their first EP release "The Ginning" was picked up on international blogs, resulting the highest position on the Hype Machine and was chosen vinyl of the month by the German 'Faze Magazine'. Back home in Belgium, they were awarded second best breakthrough artist, coming in just after Oscar & The Wolf.
Known for injecting an overall ethnic, acoustic and organic vibe to electronic music, these four friends pocketed releases for Kindisch, Laut & Luise, Bedrock, Delicieuse and their own label 'Moodfamily' in Ghent.
Their intimate live set and unique dj sets were quickly picked up, sending them on regular trips abroad. Only to return home for some fifa and their weekly show on Belgian National alternative radio 'Studio Brussel' where they display an uncanny ability to combine the old with the new and the East with the West.
Their acclaimed latest release "Talabout" brings you where no one ever goes to, a destination unreachable by common means, but a place blurring the lines between having a dream and a state of mind.
Stavroz manage to create a wholesome, comforting soundtrack for a place, which no words can describe. Take a rest, lay down, close your eyes and listen to a story told in an orchestral fashion, with such profession and ear for details. Stavroz is something different.
Viken Arman
Viken Arman, along with a generation of like-minded artists, is pushing the boundaries of electronic music not only towards the future, but also towards the past. Fusing ancient melodies with electronic beats to create magical vibes that go beyond dance music brings rich cultures together in mystical musical journeys.
Growing up with Jazz and classical music, he draws influence from a very versatile music background from Keith Jarrett, Erik Satie, Bill Evans, Jay Dilla, Ricardo Villalobos to the Arabic diva Oum Khalthoum. His knowledge of piano as well as his time at the music conservatory contributed to his wide musical culture.
As an artist, Viken is really close to this roots & history. <<Never forget, never, but stay turned towards the future, rebuild yourself and go forward>> he said regarding TIME, the 100 mns musical creation he composed for the 100th year anniversary of the Armenian genocide.
When he's not making music, Viken focuses his energy to support and nurture this particular and rich music scene even further. He founded Denature Records which, as he describes it, is more than just a label but more of a family of artists. He also pledged to support young and upcoming talents from around the world as well as organizing his own events with the SOUQ Festival.
His music is engrained with ethnical influences and reveals the passionate explorer that he embodies.