For art:cast °192, we welcome Peruvian artist Mara, a selector whose approach to sound is guided less by urgency and more by intention. Rooted in attentive listening and a deep sensitivity to atmosphere, Mara treats music as a space to inhabit rather than a tool to impress. Her selections feel patient, considered, and quietly expressive – shaped by an understanding that subtle shifts often carry more weight than obvious gestures.
This mix unfolds like a slow-moving current. Hypnotic rhythms and deep, grounded basslines weave together with synthetic textures, forming a continuous flow that resists sharp peaks or sudden turns. Instead, the narrative breathes – drifting between shadowed, melancholic moments and more open, introspective passages. Tension is held, released, and reshaped with care, allowing the body to move while the mind wanders. Transitions feel organic, almost conversational, maintaining a steady dialogue between motion and reflection.
More than a conventional DJ set, art:cast °192 proposes a state of being. Repetition becomes ritual, sound becomes touch, and time seems to soften around the listener. It’s a space to lean into rather than rush through—an immersive journey where connection happens quietly, and the music lingers long after the final track fades.
Words by Holger Breuer
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