Some streams pass by like background noise – and then there are nights that feel like someone briefly cracked open a portal to a better musical dimension. The latest absolutely on music stream was exactly that: a three-part voyage where each artist carved out their own musical world, yet the whole thing fit together like the most satisfying, hypnotic dream sequence. From French-flavoured electricity to UK-leaning Minimal and deep, steady House pressure, the night proved that curation is an art – and these sets were masterpieces on their own terms.
Dawidu, the Attention Spin!-head and French music connoisseur, delivered that kind of set – the one that reminds you why DJs can be cultural forces, not just selectors. His blend of House and Electro with unmistakable French cadence felt effortless yet razor-precise. Every transition was so seamless it bordered on telepathic: tracks dissolving into each other with a lightness that only comes from instinct, experience, and an almost absurd level of musical sensitivity.
There was zero dead air, zero hesitation – just pure vibing, a continuous current of groove that kept the room in a sway of momentum. It’s no exaggeration to say he’s one of the best DJs around right now. Not just for the selection, but for the elegance and charisma with which he shapes a set. Stunning from start to finish.
Holger Breuer’s set felt like a guided glide through the subtler corners of the UK Minimal universe – clean, well-paced, warm. He stitched deep grooves, slender percussion lines, and understated funk into a set that maintained a beautiful equilibrium: enough kick to keep you moving, enough finesse to keep you listening closely.
This was the kind of set you can dance to at 2 AM, but also the kind you could happily play in a bar while sipping something cold and thinking about life. Smooth, articulate, and classy – a perfect bridge in the evening’s arc.
Lukas Urbaum closed things out with a set grounded in deep house sensibilities and strict discipline. He kept the tempo locked, the energy steady, building a subtle but insistent atmosphere that pulled you into its flow. No showboating, no unnecessary twists – just a confident, immersive deep groove that unfolded with patience and control.
His approach created a kind of temporal suspension: you look up and suddenly realize you’ve been nodding along for an hour without even noticing the time pass. A strong, anchored finish.
The absolutely on music stream wasn’t just a showcase – it was a statement. Three artists, three distinct fingerprints, yet a perfectly coherent narrative from first beat to last. If this is the direction the series continues to move in, Torture the Artist might be shaping some of the most compelling small-scale electronic curations happening right now.
Words by Holger Breuer
Torture the Artist 