Bass Umbrella Vibes.

Name: Kristina
Alias: Ká (@ka_is_playin)
Pronouns: she/her
Location: Berlin, Germany

Influences:
I used to play techno, but the more I got into DJing the more I got into exploring genres. After my fellow Blvshie Hripsime introduced me to breakbeat, my bass journey began. I realized it kinda makes sense, since I am originally a bass player. And since I even more originally wanted to play drums, it also makes sense that I am more and more into percussions and overall non 4/4 rhythms.

Affiliations/Residencies/Projects: I am a member of the BLVSH Collective (@blvsh_collective on SC) – Berlin based collective created for the exposure, peer support, and promotion of new female, non-binary, trans, intersex, agender, and gender-queer talents. Through our work we contribute to a much needed increase in the visibility of marginalized genders and their blossoming in a still cis male dominated music scene. BLVSH holds a residency at the Refuge Worldwide radio, organizes monthly open decks, DJ workshops, parties, and talks. We also have two compilations of tracks from various artists under our belt, and a third one is on its way. The compilations can be purchased on our Bandcamp, all proceeds go to selected charities.

Favorite Quote:

“Do things with the confidence of a mediocre white man.”

Advice for the DJs, producers and artists of our community:
Don’t focus on perfection, don’t wait to play in front of people or publish your tracks until you think you are good enough. Learn by doing, play & make the music you enjoy and try to have fun. Track selection is more important than amazing transitions when you’re djing. Most people will not notice your mistakes, they will enjoy the music 🙂

About the mix: I recorded this mix simply playing the music that makes me the most excited right now 🙂 

With this mix Ká asks for you to please learn more about and consider donating to:

❁ Support the Radwan family to evacuate to safety – A family in Gaza that is collecting money to evacuate

❁ LARA – Rape Crisis and Counselling Centre – An organization who supports women* who have experienced sexualized violence

Find Ká on…
✿ Soundcloud ✿
✿ Instagram ✿