LOTO RETINA
Self-described as "drum 'n' gnome," it is not so far-fetched to imagine Loto Retina as some fantastical creature who just happened to wander into this mortal realm – and their songs don't do a lot to refute this possibility. Their high-fructose music – which has been released on cult labels such as Orange Milk and Promesses – combines micro-sample chaos and gloopy bass with unpredictable percussion to create a congregation of organic and mechanical sounds. While there is a digitality to Loto Retina's sound – sometimes sounding like a pleasantly malfunctioning robot – it too holds an animistic and feral quality: this is music that growls as much as it grooves. For such an entity as Loto Retina, there may be no better venue than the sweaty basement of The Grey Space in the Middle. There, listen to their chimeric avant-gardener concatenations, performed across a multitude of ensnared sequencers, tangled MIDI-cables, well-worn samplers, and battered drum pads.
MALA ROZA MUCA
+ PIXEL BAMBI live performance
Welcome to the dynamic universe of mala roza muca. Their music, an electrifying fusion of hyper folk and dark vibes, encapsulates the essence of YOLO. The creative stimuli of mala roza muca are internet-bred and Slovenian-localized. They released an EP under the London-based Be More Childish record label, and self-published their debut album Magma Puding in 2023.
The music, drawing from breakcore, rave, glitch, spoken-word, and metal influences, refuses to adhere to a single -core aesthetic, positioning the creator as a musical philosopher of corecore. The monstrosity of mala roza muca is embodied in the UwU spirit, blending coquettish schranz with a passionate electrification of high-voltage electronics, and the seductive allure of inhuman, mutated vocals.
Their principle of “more is more” is evident in the contrasting elements and rapid changes, disorienting listeners and urging them to shake off expectations. Despite the apparent chaos, there’s a demand for a deadly unseriousness that resonates throughout their work. Collaborations with artist Pixel Bambi on several tracks add a toxic yet enchanting aesthetic, juxtaposing chaos with a subtle gentleness.
The music, drawing from breakcore, rave, glitch, spoken-word, and metal influences, refuses to adhere to a single -core aesthetic, positioning the creator as a musical philosopher of corecore. The monstrosity of mala roza muca is embodied in the UwU spirit, blending coquettish schranz with a passionate electrification of high-voltage electronics, and the seductive allure of inhuman, mutated vocals.
Their principle of “more is more” is evident in the contrasting elements and rapid changes, disorienting listeners and urging them to shake off expectations. Despite the apparent chaos, there’s a demand for a deadly unseriousness that resonates throughout their work. Collaborations with artist Pixel Bambi on several tracks add a toxic yet enchanting aesthetic, juxtaposing chaos with a subtle gentleness.
This program of NiANSA2k25 is co-produced with KUD Channel Zero
Curation and event production: Sašo Puckovski
Co-curation: Nik Drozg