WSNWG [LIVE] - Rødhåd + Lady Starlight
When Lady Starlight and Rødhåd come togther live on the Seebühne, expectations shift. Known respectively for raw hardware performances and deep, driving Berlin techno, this collaboration moves beyond their usual dancefloor trajectories unexpected directions.
Lady Starlight, born Colleen Martin in New York USA, has forged a unique path in the music world, blending techno with rock and performance art. Known for her raw, hardware-based live shows, she gained initial fame touring with Lady Gaga, using the platform to introduce a wider audience to techno's depth and diversity.
Her relentless pursuit of musical innovation has led to acclaimed releases on legendary labels such as Figure, Stroboscopic Artefacts, Ostgut Ton, and Tresor, marking her as a key figure in techno's evolution. These releases showcase her ability to craft tracks that are not only powerful but deeply resonant within the techno community and beyond.
Her deep-rooted passion for merging seemingly disparate musical worlds has led her to explore the realms of heavy metal and progressive rock. Lady Starlight's remarkable versatility has seen her sharing stages with legends such as Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and even delving into the art rock universe with performances set to the music of Van der Graaf Generator, highlighting her ability to transcend musical genres.
Lady Starlight's biography is a testament to the power of artistic integrity, innovation, and the courage to follow one's own path. Her journey underscores a profound commitment to her craft and to challenging the status quo, making her a pivotal figure in the modern music landscape and a source of inspiration for artists and audiences alike. Through her distinctive sound and dynamic performances, Lady Starlight has become a beacon of creativity and a testament to the power of following one's own star in the ever-evolving music landscape.
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Launching his party-series-turned-label Dystopian in 2009 was what truly tipped the ball over for Rødhåd. In a time where the Berlin scene was heavily oversaturated by fluffy, miscellaneous dance music, he and his peers set out to form a platform for real techno. The reception to this was raucous. Although he has lauded productions and remixes to his name, DJing is his true forte.
Before abandoning his day job as a draftsman in construction, “The Red” (as some call him due to his gingered, bearded appearance) was known for playing very long sets in Berlin’s most notorious hideaways. With an album, several EPs & remixes for a multitude of different artists under his belt, Rødhåd the producer has received equal praise as Rødhåd the DJ.
Dystopian has hosted most of his releases, but in 2018 he founded a new label, WSNWG, that serves as a home for collaborative productions, excavated in sessions at his East-Berlin studio with his peers such as Rene Wise, Lucy, Lady Starlight, Fadi Mohem, Alex.Do, and Antigone.