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About YRA

He has been a DJ for two decades, the founder of Drop Lab (Electronic Music School), and the creator of Miss@ Techno - a cultural center that spreads the clubber movement in Santa Catarina.

YRA is a Mix & Master engineer and has a wealth of knowledge in music production. Over the years, he has experienced the evolution of electronic music in all its phases and has experimented with producing various genres.

It is at the disco that he impresses, always using technological equipment, exploring effects processors and digital synthesizers to create hypnotic atmospheres. He is known for his experience of driving the dancefloor for long, long hours playing techno in a language that expresses unusual feelings, such as: anxiety, euphoria, confusion, desire, fear, admiration, suspense, overcoming, satisfaction and also nostalgia when he overlays his mixes with classic acapellas that have been eternalized by e-music.

With his maturity and the strong influence of his followers, YRA is at a stage where the activity of being a DJ merges with that of a hypnologist, managing to elevate the experience of listening to music to a collective psychological therapy session.

Vørtice Pødcast - By Sachs

About @raq_dj

RAQ is an artist, DJ and music producer.

Her style and passion are based on psychedelic sounds, with intense bass lines, futuristic and hypnotic sounds (the kind that put you in a trance without you knowing what hit you). She focuses on groove, the flow of the dancefloor and how both can merge and progress to achieve the perfect harmony.

With her captivating performance, she has already been invited to open for major artists such as Avalon and Psilocybe Project. She has performed at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), where she has also played with Neelix, Charlotte de Witte, Acid Asian, Victor Ruiz, Amelie Lens, etc.

In Amsterdam he has played at Club John Doe (one of the biggest techno clubs in Holland), EFT festival in Brazil, MOON Festival in Portugal, the historic Old CCP Bar in Berlin and to an audience of over 12,000 people at an event with the Brazilian government. She has had sets released in Argentina and Ecuador, as well as performing in Peru and Costa Rica.

She is a partner and co-founder of the label Descubra. In addition to events, she runs DJ and music production training courses.

Vørtice Pødcast - By Sachs

About @ana-clara-brattig-369683596

Ana Clara Letzov Brattig, artistically known as Ana Letzov, is from Brusque, SC, and currently lives in Florianópolis. Since 2014, she has dedicated herself to exploring the world of electronic music, attending parties, clubs and festivals.

Over time, she has matured and developed a particular affinity for techno and its strands. For her, the energy of techno is so powerful that it allows her to feel free in body and soul and at the same time extremely connected with herself. Music is energy and techno is the pinnacle of it.

In January 2024, she graduated from the renowned electronic music school House Mag Academy and since then she has tried to convey all her intense and energetic essence in her sets through the intense beats of techno.

Her curiosity to explore and expand her musical research allows her to create dynamic and engaging sets, from classic techno, raw/hypnotic to hard groove.

Vørtice Pødcast - By Sachs

About @bodjay

Bodjay is the project of Henrique Costa, who, born in the shadows of the underground scene in Arapongas - PR, was deeply influenced by the percussion of grindcore and the synthesizers of post punk, with electronic music being the perfect channel to express his despair. His productions reverberate a fusion of melancholy and resistance, creating soundscapes that speak directly to those who seek something beyond the superficial.

With a career that has been solidified in the underground scene in Paraná and Santa Catarina, Bodj is also a fervent supporter of the local scene, always supporting and promoting artists and initiatives from the region. His art is a reflection of his genuine love for music and its ability to connect and transform.

He is resident and co-founder of the Umbral collective, a project with roots in Balneário Camboriú, which embraces a mystical aesthetic and a commitment to the fight for racial and gender equality and the inclusion of minorities. In addition to disseminating music, he also seeks to build a safe and welcoming space where diversity and representation have a voice.

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About @lucas-cavina

CAVNA, the brainchild of Lucas Cavina, from Arapongas/PR, stands out for its unique approach to the world of techno and its subgenres. His music and sets are marked by a pulsating energy, creating engaging atmospheres with intense, fast-paced beats that connect deeply with the dancefloor.

With impactful performances and a refined musical curation, CAVNA explores the visceral side of techno, translating emotions and sensations into hypnotic and precise rhythms. His performances reflect not only technique, but also a deep connection with underground culture, delivering an immersive and unforgettable sound experience on the dancefloors.

CAVNA's passion for electronic music led him to create the Umbral party, held in Balneário Camboriú. Umbral brings together regional DJs in a proposal that values artistic freedom and cultural expression, celebrating the diversity and essence of the underground scene.

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About @aniataop

Ania Taop, an artist from Florianópolis, is currently on a unique journey within the strands of techno, with a special focus on the “hypnotic” style. Immensely creative and radically authentic, Ania is a self-taught DJ and music producer who stands out for her immersive, mystical, dark, divinely feminine and engaging style. Her innovative and uncompromising approach creates sets that are profound and transformative experiences that reflect a ritualistic essence in electronic music.

Ania's ambition is to provide her audience with a portal to another world and create a space where they can lose and find themselves in a sonic journey that goes beyond the limits of conventional experience. Her sets are an invitation to explore deep, mysterious and emotional realms of sound where she offers a complete immersion that allows listeners to escape into a universe of their own making.

Throughout her career, Ania has won over audiences with unforgettable performances at iconic clubs such as D-Edge, Terraza and a special highlight for a long set at the Tribal Tech festival. Today she is a resident at the Enigma nucleus, where she has just been invited to expand her musical horizons and explore her sensory abilities. The artist masterfully explores genres such as “organic house”, “melodic techno” and her newest passion, “indie dance”, where she follows her mission to provide audiences with an exotic musical immersion to manifest moments of true transcendence through music.

Formerly known as Ane Ferraz, Ania made a significant leap in her artistic career in 2017 with the release of her first authorial tracks. “Caminho”, on the Italian label Gain Records, and ‘Ritual do Fogo’, on the Brazilian label Prisma Techno, marked the beginning of a new era in her career. His sound, characterized by powerful rhythms and an evocative emotional depth, won him global recognition. “Ritual of Fire” entered the February 2018 Top 50 on Resident Advisor and was voted one of the 15 best techno tracks by the Only Techno portal, placing Ania alongside renowned producers such as Charlotte de Witte, Ellen Allien and Shlomo.

In 2018, Ania was invited to take part in the “Austro Selections - La Femme” project, with her track “Elementais”, a VA made up of the biggest female references on the national scene. The campaign, born at Trip magazine's Casa TPM 2017 event, was inspired by the fragility of female representation in the growing universe of electronic music.

Vørtice Pødcast - By Sachs

Abøut @samarasachs

Behind the SACHS project is the imposing presence of Samara Sachs, a multifaceted artist who not only stands out as a DJ, but is also the founder and curator of the Sachs Underground Party, as well as an entrepreneurial event producer through Sea Glow Productions. She is starting her career as a music producer.

Since she was very young, Sachs has had a burning passion for electronic music and created her project as a way of spreading this love on the dance floor, transforming it into a way of providing unique experiences. Her mission is to infect the dance floor with her musical research, skillful mixes and a stage presence with a unique energy.

Although his taste in music is eclectic, Sachs has a strong predilection for techno when he's out on the dancefloor, standing out for his immersive sets. In a gesture of constant evolution, she is always extending her research into the different strands of techno, adapting to the dancefloor that will receive her.

In addition, she has just taken a new step towards music production, where she is already passionate and fully connected, working on her own sound creation, being able to put even more of her striking identity into her releases. For her, each show is a new challenge, an opportunity to offer something unique and innovative, surpassing herself with each performance.

Every day she becomes more immersed in the world of music, constantly seeking to improve her mixing techniques and deepen her musical knowledge. She is prepared to deliver an unforgettable set, providing a sonic journey of great emotion and vibration.

In her words, “Electronic music is not just a musical genre for me, it's a lifestyle.”

Hey guys, I'm Ramalho and this is the start of the eighty-second edition of the Vørtice Pødcast.

My guest today is an alternative music enthusiast, keyboardist and composer who has performed in Brazil and Germany, but her taste for electronic music began in 2010.

A graduate of the D-Edge DJ College, she has been playing at different parties and underground clubs in São Paulo, and it gives me great pleasure to introduce DJ and producer Shey Guess.

Listen exclusively to Shey Guess here on Vørtice Pødcast.

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About @djshey-guess

A keyboardist and composer from the alternative scene in São Paulo, since 2010 she has been part of important bands in the underground electronic music universe, such as the acclaimed Das Projekt der Krummen Mauern - SP (Electro-Goth) and The Chanceller - Curitiba (SynthPop), with whom she has performed at major festivals and important concert halls on Brazil and Germany

Her vast experience with synthesizers, sequencers and music production led her to get more and more involved with events in the electronic scene, so she decided to swap her instruments for CDjs.

She graduated from D-Edge (DJ College) at the end of 2018 and has since been one of the revelations of dancefloors and acclaimed parties.

In August 2021, together with other fellow producers, she released her song “Lost” on the She Revange compilation on the DJ SOUND MUSIC label on Universal Music.

Her sets range from House, Acid House, Nu disco, Break-beat, Electro, EBM, SynthPop, Techno Raw, Deep Techno, delving deeper and deeper into electronic music.

He has performed:

Club Jerome, Bar do Netão, 4

Hi everyone, I'm Ramalho and the eighty-first edition of the Vørtice Pødcast is starting.

My guest for this edition has had contact with music since she was a child, and over the years she has perfected it and been part of rock bands in the city of Curitiba.

But it was electronic music that sparked an unparalleled passion and made this talented artist enter the market as one of the most promising DJs and Producers in the Brazilian Techno scene.

It is with great pleasure that I present Betriza, a complete artist who has already been recognized by big names in the national and international electronic scene.

Listen to Betriza exclusively here on Vørtice Pødcast.

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About @betrizamusic

1. Origin and Initial Training: Betriza was born in Rio de Janeiro. She lived in a boarding school from the age of 10 to 16 in the south of the country, where she had her first contact with music in the church choir and orchestra, experimenting with instruments such as trumpet and percussion. Contrary to the influences she received, Betriza fell in love with rock music, learned to play the guitar on her own and, during her teenage years, became a guitarist and bassist for bands in Curitiba, where she regularly performed in gigs in the basements.

2. Transition to Electronic Music: In 2018, Betriza fell in love with electronic music during her first time at a festival, Tribaltech, and decided to return to music in a different format. He joined the Yellow DJ Academy mixing academy and soon after moved to São Paulo.

3. Choosing Techno: Of all the possibilities, the choice for Techno was organic, as it was where Betriza found her best version as an artist. Techno gave her the depth of sound and energy she needed to express herself fully.

4. Emergence on the Underground Scene: In 2022, Betriza emerged as a leading figure on the Brazilian underground scene, consolidating her reputation as a rising Techno talent in Brazil. Recognized for her remarkable sound versatility and charisma, her performances are charged with energy.

5. Collaborations with Renowned Artists: Betriza has shared booths with artists such as Indira Paganotto, Adiel, Lilly Palmer, Setaoc Mass, DJ Murphy, Salata, Ratier and Eli Iwasa, resulting in exciting moments at prestigious venues such as D-EDGE [SP], Vibe Club [CWB], and Caos [Campinas]. She has participated in independent parties such as Techno Route [SP] and Hail The Light [SP]. She is part of the select Essential Artists agency.

6. Launch of her label RawTech Nation Records: Co-founder and curator of the RawTech Nation Records label, Betriza demonstrates her commitment to the development and promotion of the underground scene in the country. Founded in April 2023 by her and artist Bllack Rose, RawTech Nation Records is focused on Techno Raw/Deep/Hypnotic, emerging as a catalyst for established and emerging artists in Brazil.

7. Music Releases: In 2023, Betriza made his first release on his RawTech Nation Records label VA with the track “We Used to Be Friends (Original Mix)”, which was supported by Argentinian DJ and producer Flug. His next release is scheduled for August 2024, featuring three important tracks for his career.

Betriza continues to expand his impact on the Techno scene, with electrifying performances and an unwavering dedication to his growth and the evolution of electronic music in Brazil.

Hi guys, this is Ramalho and the eightieth edition of the Vørtice Pødcast is starting.

Cau is my guest today, a new talent emerging on the underground techno scene who is already very serious about his work.

Mixing quickly and with a lot of technique, Cau presents Techno with a strong Industrial feel and BPMs that come close to Hard Techno lines.

I'm very happy to bring this artist from the new crop of DJs on the techno scene, Cau, exclusively here on Vørtice Pødcast.

Enjoy​

About @therealcau

Cau: The mechanical symphony

Get ready to dive into an intense and mysterious universe. With influences ranging from industrial dance to dark electro, cyberpunk and dark techno, Cau delivers a unique and captivating sound, gaining ground in the underground scene.

With sets that are a sound experience, each beat resonates like the pulse of machines, transporting the dance floor to an industry in perfect harmony. The dense sound, with strong kicks and bass, merges into a fast pace, creating a tense and provocative atmosphere. Like a master of machines, the artist evokes the raw, fiery energy of the assembly lines, forging the excitement needed for an unforgettable night.

Together with his resident collective, Lov Hard, he is carving out his own space at techno parties and is also trying to carve out a place for himself with electrifying performances. Lov Hard stands out for promoting innovative events - seeking to foster an environment of love and unity - and, with its passion and energy, is establishing itself as a new promise in this scene.

Seeking to innovate and explore new sounds, their music is a fusion of the sound of iconic raves and underground intensity. His performances are full of energy and emotion, making him a figure to watch in the electronic scene.