Archives Sonores V with Ena, Koenraad Ecker, Synthtati, Ila Moire, Avi Caspi, Izumi Yamamoto

ARCHIVES SONORES V Step into the fifth edition of ARCHIVES SONORES—an invitation to transcend the ordinary and immerse yourself in a deep sonic exploration. Hosted at Studio DB, the night unfolds as a dialogue between sound, art, and human connection. Through live performances and DJ sets from boundary-pushing artists, this isn’t just about music—it’s a multisensory experience that challenges perception and awakens the senses. Curated by Avi Caspi and Izumi Yamamoto, Archives Sonores is more than an event—it’s a platform where the edges of sound art blur and dissolve. Electronic, acoustic, and visual mediums converge, offering a space to question, discover, and feel. Avi and Izumi will also take part in the evening’s sonic journey with a live set and a DJ set, continuing their commitment to curating not only with their ears but also through direct participation. Their contributions promise to tie the night’s diverse elements together with a deeply personal and exploratory energy. Koenraad Ecker, Belgian sound artist and researcher based in Berlin, explores the relationships between acoustic environments and the social narratives they hold. Fascinated by the magic in the ordinary and the ordinariness of magic, his work combines unorthodox foley, extensive field recording, and electro-acoustic hybrids. As a producer, composer, and sound designer, Ecker has collaborated with artists such as Lord Spikeheart, James Ginzburg, and Ben Salisbury. Since 2021, his work has evolved into what he calls sonic archaeology—a practice merging oral history, archival research, and sound. His long-term project “Kumbukumbu,” created with Haldi Okudheyo, explores vernacular oral histories of the Belgian colonization of northeast Congo. Ecker’s work has been featured at CTM Berlin, MUTEK Mexico, ZKM Karlsruhe, Akademie der Künste, in TV series like Black Mirror, and on labels like Subtext and Opal Tapes. He has received nominations and awards including the Ars Electronica prize and the Radiophrenia Prize for Radio Works. ENA is the alias of Tokyo-based producer Yu Asaeda, a key figure in Japan’s underground electronic and bass music scenes. Blending the spirit of UK rave and breakbeat with shadowy drum & bass and minimal ambient landscapes, ENA’s music channels both raw energy and sonic abstraction. With releases on Samurai Horo, 7even Recordings, and Latency, and collaborations with artists like Felix K and Rashad Becker, he brings a signature sound marked by deep bass and intricate textures. His international presence includes performances at Berlin Atonal's Kraftwerk, where his intense and immersive sets have stood out as highlights. ENA’s uncompromising approach continues to push the boundaries of genre and form. Ila Moire, the Berlin-based project of Filippo Schelde, merges acoustic instruments with electronic processing, shaped by influences ranging from ambient and noise to classical music. His approach blends traditional recording techniques with digital manipulation, forming immersive sonic environments that blur the line between musical structure and textural abstraction. His debut album “Repetend,” released on his own label Esedra, explores repetition as a compositional tool, while “Xilo-lito-fonia,” a commissioned piece for Gallery ARKAD, ventures into musique concrète. His track “Soundwaves for Soundsystems” was selected as a finalist in Raster’s OpenCall for electronic avant-garde music, highlighting his ongoing inquiry into the spaces between form and chaos. Synthtati—also known as Tatiana Makrinova—is a multidisciplinary artist working across sound, installation, stage design, and moving image. Her work brings together natural elements with experimental techniques to build immersive atmospheres where audio and visual art intertwine. A co-founder of the Moons Collective, her sonic range includes ambient, musique concrète, and deconstructed club influences. Her projects have been presented at CTM Festival and she frequently develops audiovisual concepts for the Staatsballett Berlin, focusing on experiences that explore the tension and harmony between organic and technological elements. For Archives Sonores V, Synthtati opens the night with an ambient DJ set that layers dreamy textures, field recordings, and slow, enveloping rhythms to establish the evening’s tone. Light Design by Justalightwriter Visuals by Rahul Sharma A night of deep listening, immersive environments, and shared resonance awaits.