Closer Milano

Apulia native and Berlin-based, Kaiser has been spreading his gospel through his self-operated K S R imprint and his grade-A hypnotic DJ sets, becoming one of today's techno scene’s most potent assets. His craft gives the crowd a glimpse into his fine engineering of industrial-leaning rhythms, oscillating whirs and snaking clicks: a 909-fuelled audio tempest of clinically laid-down grooves and mind-bending circuitry. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1794377 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

FOLD regular and Rinse FM resident, Bailey Ibbs stands at the forefront of the new generation of exciting sonic prospects in the London scene, constantly pushing the evolution of music. Encapsulating the UK-centric sound and modern-day rave aesthetic, his exploration of genres combines 4x4 techno with abrasive breaks, with a touch of warm nostalgia that floats through his production and mixes. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1794373 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

New addition to our CLOSERcast series! A herald of Spanish techno, Aiken's signature sound is both elegantly deep and stealthily aggressive: silky-smooth yet hi-octane, introspective yet all-in on the powerhouse dynamics, his blends cross-pollinate a wide spectrum of spaced-out ambiences, diverse emotions and alien-engineered grooves. https://on.soundcloud.com/iVPSW Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

Birthday celebrations are around the corner: CLOSER reaches its 8 years of activity 🎉 We start at Associazione Masada [15.00-24.00], welcoming for their first time in Italy Danish virtuoso DJ Tool and London's finest Bailey Ibbs, supported by our IKAAR. For the second part at Circolo Amelia [23.00-10.00] we're thrilled to welcome back top-notch vinyl selector The Lady Machine and Electribe knob-twister genius Phara, together with Italian pride Kaiser. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1794373 + https://ra.co/events/1794377 Grab your tickets here

Tonight is the night! Buckle up for another Closer-marked marathon, and let your brain nerves be mesmerized 🧠 See you on the dancefloor x

Tonight is the night! Get ready for another Closer-marked marathon, and let your brain nerves be mesmerized x See you on the dancefloor x

London-based veteran Cisco Ferreira, aka The Advent, can be described in many ways: a musician, a pioneer, a sound designer, a steady force, a rebel, an icon, an outsider... Mostly though, he is known for his interpretation of what we call Techno: he’s everything about it that we’ve learned to love. The Detroit aficionado offers tireless, clobbering compositions, scratchy textures, and punishing mechanical rhythms. His sets are packed with peak-hour frequencies, driving loops and a whole lot of renegade energy: excellent, merciless and wavering fierce techno. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1779451 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

A mélange of evocative descriptors encapsulates Arthur Robert's auditory signature. Live electronics, a puristic approach, Detroit-inspired foundations, subtle traces of jungle and breaks: this amalgamation results in a unique sonic tapestry. Roaming the grey zone between deep-end floatingness and tremor-inducing 4x4 velocity, he dishes out a masterclass in rhythmic and melodic tightrope walking: a sci-fi, cinematic narrative soundtrack of its own, at once twitchy, escapist and modern. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1779451 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

After his amazing performance during our last season, we welcome back Slin, this time for our CLOSERcast series! Few can carry the name of disc jockey with such pride and confidence as him, who lives and breathes vinyl culture. True wax specialist, his sets are soundtracked by selected pieces - lost gems or forgotten classics - mixed in a continuous yet raw and direct way, making him one of the best vinyl DJs of the new generation. https://on.soundcloud.com/z9Fzc Artwork by FUNARO: www.instagram.com/funar.o/

Known for his signature transcendental mixes and productions that blend intricate soundscapes, D-Leria is a "sound researcher in the studio, chaos creator in the dancefloor". Fusing techno, experimental, tribal, and electro, he hints that no categorization is accepted, creating a limitless, propulsive whirlpool that illustrates this forward-thinking artist's devotion to adrenaline-inducing depth and density. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1779451 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

Amsterdam-based and Vault Sessions resident, Grace Dahl is a DJ and producer whose deep-rooted love and passion for music draws inspiration from both old-school and hardgroove influences. Her own splendid blend of energizing kick and bass combinations put her at the forefront of the Netherlands' thriving scene: a showcase of dominant, vigorous percussion and hi-hats patterns. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1779448 Listen to the full set Grab your tickets here

Well, they say well begun is half done... and how could it ever get better than this? Thanks to you for a full madhouse for the entire 25 hours, and also thanks to the amazing artists who together painted a picture we won't easily forget. This is what Closer is all about: intense feelings, deep emotions and indelible memories. We already can't wait to see you again on the 14th of October w/ Grace Dahl [Masada] + The Advent, Arthur Robert and D-Leria [Amelia]!

And here’s the second part of the menu! Fasten your seatbelts, is going to be a wild ride 🎢

Fire your engines, the day has come ♨️ Unfortunately, due to injury, Stef Mendesidis won't be able to join us tonight — but don't worry, he'll come back real soon — hence we welcome Vault Sessions's founders VSC! Get ready for the first half of this crazy marathon... and dress to sweat x

Sneak peek of the next date 👀 Closer comes back on 14th October with a classic marathon appointment from the last, fading afternoon lights until the sun is up and shining. The first step is at Associazione Masada [15.00 - 24.00], where we welcome Amsterdam-based force of nature Grace Dahl and her hypnotic yet powerful drive, backed by our residents Yamila and Functional Disorder. We then move to Circolo Amelia [23.00 - 10.00], where the history and the future combine together to create a new and memorable musical journey. UK-based legend The Advent will round up with subconscious sound specialists Arthur Robert and D-Leria, who will present his transcendental live set. Mark your calendar! More info soon x

A high-spirited artist and indefatigable producer, Mathys Lenne reinvents the syncopation through a mental and fierce 4-deck approach, embodying the concentrated and lethal floor-impact focused techno, suited for the most energic and wet dance floors. His music is sharp and frenetic: tension and reflection are combined in the space he endlessly recreates through his sets. He's the one who sets the pace, pushing the melody to its rawest limits and establishing order with finesse. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1752562 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

Resident DJ of Vault Sessions, Lobster takes the crowd on an expedition through the depth of mesmerizing grooves and minimalistic dark atmospheres, led by seductive synth repetitions and hi-energy tribalistic techno. With a musical library spanning multiple sub-genres, tempos, and decades, he always has the fitting track ready to be played out, scouting the dancefloor for the perfect moment: poised for the most intense climactic workouts, no-prisoner 4x4 expression at its absolutely rawest, most euphoric best. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1752489 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

Funk Assault’s electrifying music blends the tribal and meticulously crafted rhythms of Chlär's influence with the raw powerful sounds of Alarico's signature sound, creating a sound that is both wild and refined, raw yet sophisticated. Their 4-hand DJ sets — always made with their own unreleased music — craft a unique sonic landscape, keeping the energy high while delivering a testament to their skill and dedication: a rippling, head-nodding 140+ bpm techno that pairs rolling kicks with crispy hi-hats. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1752489 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

Amsterdam-based Frenzy owner and resident, Isaiah seeks to continuously push himself and refine his sound. As an old-school music lover since his younger age, he now finds excitement in playing vinyl only, using mainly old-school flavored grooves for his productions and mixes. Always pushing himself to learn and grow, he's always trying to find the yet undiscovered, inspired by the freedom and high-level energy that electronic music holds within. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1752489 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set

Born and bred in San Francisco, Matrixxman’s borderline belligerent style is based on rock-solid grooves framed in unsettling atmospherics, roaming from repetitive peak-time techno futurism to mind-melting acid. Steely sounds, bleepy one-note leads, rugged analogue grips, manic melodies, rubbery drums, supple synths: that's what you'll experience through his DJ sets, always pushing the boundaries of techno. Event info: https://ra.co/events/1752489 Grab your tickets here Listen to the full set