CODE DRIFT 011: ACIDULANT (LIVE)

Neil Hales aka Acidulant is an electronic music producer from Malta.

His most popular music to date includes releases on I Love Acid,

R&S Records, Balkan Vinyl, DJ Pierre’s Jack Trax Records & Afro

Acid (US) and Zodiak Commune to name a few. Even though he is

considered an acid freak, Neil’s passion revolves around

synthesizers and the experimentation in different genres and

electronic sounds. Parallel to his notable acid tracks, he has also

collaborated with visual artists, dancers, and actors under his alias

Collateral Intelligence. Neil is also the co-founder of Electronic

Music Malta (EMM), which is the first non-profit organisation

promoting electronic music in all of its forms in the Maltese islands.

IG: @ACIDULANT

CORE SEQUENCE 028: ANDRØMEDA

Andrømeda is a DJ and producer with an uncompromising sound, defined by her meticulous fusion of diverse techno influences. Known for her dynamic sets, she guides dancers on an endless space odyssey they never wish to leave. Fittingly, her artist name draws inspiration from our neighboring galaxy while honoring the mythical Greek goddess. Shaped by an international upbringing, from the Middle East to Europe, Andrømeda’s artistry is deeply infused with diverse cultural and musical influences. Her time living in electronic music hubs such as Leeds, London, and most recently Barcelona has profoundly shaped her understanding of underground music’s microcosms. This exposure, particularly to the subterranean realms of Techno, continues to evolve as she draws inspiration from new experiences.

CORE SEQUENCE 027: IBTHISAM

For some, they're born into global hotbeds, surrounded by the music that speaks to them. For others, like Ibthisam, they find it through a more circuitous path. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, her first discovery of underground music came when she relocated to India in 2017.

In a short span of time, she has grown to become a prominent & highly sought-after techno act across India, playing alongside artists like NUSHA, Deborah De Luca, Ramiro Lopez & many more. Her signature sets are ever evolving, exploring intersections of modern-day dance music, full of energy & groove.

Presently based out of Dubai & India, she is determined to cap off 2025 by playing at clubs & festivals and focus on her music production too.

RITUAL SIGNAL:CODE DRIFT 010 - JHORT

Jhort is a Barcelona based artist that has already become a regular in the line ups of local collectives and played at the city’s most renowned clubs like Human/Razzmatazz; where he has a residency at the already more than popular Sunday party, TORAX.

In this mix, Jhort explores percussive, mesmerizing and seductive sounds; and blends old-school and newschool progressive trance, as well as deep tech tracks from emerging artists. The result: a 2 hour circular healing journey.

CORE SEQUENCE 026: ALLPA PURUMA

Allpa is a musician, producer, and composer. Skilled in both electronic and acoustic instruments, he blends Techno with native and psychedelic influences. His musical range spans percussion, djembe, didgeridoo, zikus, and charango, complemented by his mastery of drum machines and synthesizers. Combining organic rhythms with electronic textures, he creates a unique sound rooted in experimentation and cultural fusion. He is also the founder and owner of Kusiya Records and Tucca Premier.

RITUAL SIGNAL: CORE SEQUENCE 025 - DZENAN

Dzenan is the founder of Fader Events, a driving force in the U.S. techno scene. First an electronic music enthusiast, he has since grown into a DJ who showcases his love for various genres, while building platforms that elevate artists and foster community. What began as a personal passion for the music has evolved into a mission to create authentic spaces for dancers and creators alike.

Through Fader, he has launched two sub-brands that expand on this vision. fader.locals is dedicated to spotlighting homegrown talent and giving rising artists the opportunity to grow within the scene, while fader.sidequest explores collaborations with other promoters and branches into sounds beyond Fader’s usual techno programming.

At the core of everything Dzenan does is a belief in the power of passion, community and collaboration. His work has created spaces where both established and emerging artists can thrive, shaping the local music landscape while keeping the focus on connection, inclusivity, and sonic exploration.

IG: DZENAN.FADER

RITUAL SIGNAL: CODE DRIFT 009 - MOOGIE FOX

Moogie Fox is an electro and breakbeat producer & DJ from the rhine ruhr area. Since 2021 he has released an album on Nice & Deadly, EPs on Nice & Deadly, Sufrimiento Records, Divison Virtuel and Seafront Recordings and some tracks and remixes for compilations and EPs on Dionysian Mysteries, Native Boundaries, Program and Control and Exposure Therapy. His tracks are played by artists like Amadeezy, Jennifer Cardini, Salome and Stingray 313.

INSTAGRAM: MOOGIE_FOX

RITUAL SIGNAL: CODE DRIFT 008 - DVIZE

Dvize is a seasoned vinyl technician and resident DJ at Dante’s HiFi, Miami’s premier listening bar. Known for creating musical experiences with precision and depth that transcends genre.

With a career that bridges both intimate rooms and big stages, Dvize has played globally across cities like Paris, Florence, Medellín, Toronto, Montreal, Tulum, and Mexico City, and has appeared at major events including Newport Jazz Festival, F1 and a three-year residency at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

He also curates “Pressure”, a monthly night dedicated to exploring the deeper side underground electronic music, music, with all-vinyl sets that explore deep house, techno, broken beat, and leftfield rhythms. Whether it's an intimate room or an international stage, Dvize delivers immersive sets built on craft, taste, and intention.

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RITUAL SIGNAL: CORE SEQUENCE 0023 - THE AUDIO MANIPULATOR

Emerging from the mystique of Miami's nocturnal undercurrents, The Audio Manipulator commands a realm where dark, minimal house music takes shape through the esoteric machinery of his craft: the MPC, TR-6S, and an intricate Eurorack array. With each meticulously crafted beat, he conjures atmospheres that resonate with a profound sense of intrigue and enigma, inviting listeners on a journey where rhythmic complexity meets shadowy elegance. His compositions are a testament to his mastery, where innovation dances with the unseen, creating an immersive sonic tapestry that lingers in the mind long after the music fades.

@THEAUDIOMANIPULATOR