Mind Against
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Expressing a musical venture which draws from the combined roots of IDM, house and techno, Mind Against are the Italian-born, Berlin-based duo of Alessandro and Federico Fognini.
Their gift for creating emotion through the synths and percussive instruments in their studio translates uniquely onto the dancefloor, where their slick, moving take on techno makes for a special kind of peak in the club. They draw from the psychedelic hooks of 1980s soundtracks and from modern dance music's emphasis on sound design to create a distinctive and immensely powerful sound.
In 2013, Mind Against released their first EP 'Atlant' on
breakthrough label Life And Death, pioneering a new sub-genre with a
singular style that still inspires young producers today. Then came
essential collaborations with 'Tale Of Us' and 'Somne' for the same label
and compilation appearances on Cocoon and Recondite's label Plangent.
Through a string of remixes, Mind Against leant their touch to
the work of, amongst others, Art Department, Ro isi n Murphy and Green
Velvet. More recently also for SHDW & Obscure Shape, SCB and Hakimonu,
inspiring a remix EP of the latter's 'Insular Realms' through a
masterstroke club edit.
All the while, they have become consumate and globally in-demand DJs,
dazzling at many of electronic music's leading clubs and festivals.
Their understanding of each other plays out in the dynamism of their
joint DJ sets, where a refined selection and intricate mixing forms a
journey like no other. Case in point: their revered Essential Mix from
2016.
Mind Against's discography has grown with standout releases for Tale Of Us' Afterlife label and Scuba's Hotflush, including further collaborations with Locked Groove and Aether. Following on from their 2018 EP 'Days Gone' on Afterlife, which immediately became a fans' favourite, Alessandro and Federico are back on Hotflush with a new EP in 2019.
Mind Against
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20 Nov, 2018
Mind Against: Live At Musée des Confluences
Mind Against were live at the Musee des Confluences in Lyon for Cercle.
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16 Oct, 2018
Amsterdam Dance Event 2018
The Amsterdam Dance Event begins tomorrow, and runs until Sunday 21st October & features a whole host of Primary Talent International & Decked Out artists.
...Lenzman
...Ama Lou
...DaM-FunK (Live & DJ)
...Danny L Harle
...WWWater
...Red Axes (Live & DJ)
...Agar Agar
...Uniiqu3
...NGHTMRE
...Hucci
...Brohug
...The Jillionaire
...Noisia
...Boys Noize
...Tchami x Malaa
...Modestep (DJ)
...Mercer
...Gammer
...DJEDJOTRONIC
...A.M.C
...Full Crate
...Julia Govor
...Dave Clarke
...Rodriguez Jr.
...Kittin
...Mind Against
...Hyroglifics
...Halogenix
...Thys (Noisia)
...Kasra
...QZB
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13 Dec, 2017
Mind Against: New 'Days Gone' EP
Mind Against's first solo EP 'Days Gone', is released in January on Afterlife.
Listen to it previewed on Resident Advisor.www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=40612
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25 Oct, 2017
Mind Against: Afterlife Voyage Podcast
Mind Against have produced a two-hour extended podcast for Afterlife Voyage 006.
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10 Oct, 2017
Mind Against: At Printworks London
Mind Against were caught live in session at London's Printworks last Saturday.
https://be-at.tv/brands/printworks-london/issue-002-opening/mind-against
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08 May, 2017
Mind Against: Remix Hakimonu's 'Insular Realms'
Mind Against have remixed Hakimonu's new track 'Insular Realms', available now on Black Crow.
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09 Feb, 2017
Sonar Hong Kong 2017
The debut edition of Sonar Hong Kong will take place at the Hong Kong Science Park on 1st April. Artists from the Primary Talent International & Decked Out rosters taking part will be:
...Dave Clarke
...Kingdom
...Mind Against
...Ivy Lab
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12 Sep, 2016
Mind Against: BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
Mind Against present the 'Essential Mix' for BBC Radio 1.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07sxj10
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31 May, 2016
Mind Against: New Track 'LongBrightDark'
Mind Against's new track 'LongBrightDark' is featured on the new compilation from Plangent Records, released on 22nd June.
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24 Aug, 2015
Mind Against: New Resident Advisor Podcast
Italian production duo Mind Against have produced a new podcast and are interviewed in Resident Advisor.
Listen from link below:www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=482
