Day 2 | STEGI.RADIO Takeover 2025

On the Upper Stage, Larry Gus gives a piece of himself with his elaborate beats, Venus Volcanism introduces us to the ethereal union of traditional and modern electronic music, Grand River takes us on a journey with her imposing ambient music, and Invernomuto gives a performance that we will find hard to forget.

Meanwhile, a few floors down, at Onassis Stegi -1, the temperature rises dangerously with RHR’s sound from the favela, UNIIQU3’s mutated jersey club with live vocals, De Schuurman’s frenetic cross-genre approach, and A. Square’s distinctive bass and dub.

At the same time, Onassis Stegi +4 is transformed into an ideal chill-out spot with eclectic ambient selections by Dimitris Papaioannou (aka Method to the Madness), as well as a listening session with Invernomuto (Simone Bertuzzi and Simone Trabucchi) presenting their archival project “Black Med,” a collection of music and sounds from all over the Mediterranean.

Saturday, January 25

–1

20:00 – 21:30 | A.Square
21:30 – 23:00 | De Schuurman
23:00 – 00:30 | UNIIQU3
00:30 – 01:30 | Runner
01:30 | RHR

Main Stage

20:30 – 21:30 | Irreversible Entanglements
21:45 – 22:45 | Holy Tongue
23:00 – 00:00 | Black Morris, aka Negros tou Moria
00:00 – 01:30 | Crystallmess
01:30 | Robert Hood

Upper Stage

21:00 – 22:00 | Grand River
22:00 – 23:00 | Venus Volcanism
23:00 | Larry Gus

+3

21:00 – 22:00 | Invernomuto (discussion)
22:00 | Dimitri Papaioannou

Robert Hood

Robert Hood needs little introduction. Founding member of the legendary group Underground Resistance as a ‘Minister of Information’ with ‘Mad’ Mike Banks and Jeff Mills, his seminal works on Jeff Mills’ Axis and his very own M-Plant imprint paved the way for a wave of stripped-down dance floor minimalism that directed much of techno’s path throughout the late 90s.

Robert Hood makes minimal Detroit techno with an emphasis on soul and experimentation over flash and popularity. Having recorded for Metroplex, Jeff Mills’ Axis label, as well as Patrick Pulsinger’s Cheap label, Peacefrog, and more recently, Music Man, Hood also owns and operates the M-Plant imprint, through which he has released the bulk of his solo material. He has only released 2 CD mixes ever, one for the French label Logistic and a mix for the Fabric club mix series.

Crystallmess

Crystallmess is a French producer and artist whose music immediately stands out for its abrasive dancefloor feel. Her stunning debut EP, “Mere Noises,” got her noticed by Kode9, VTSS, and Split from the PAN label. A multifaceted performer and artist, she has been a curator for Boiler Room and Nova Mix, a “Vice” journalist, and an NTS resident.

Her DJ sets are uncompromising, ranging from hardcore rap to footwork. Crystallmess is regularly programmed in the best clubs and festivals in the world (Berghain, Dekmantel, Primavera, Terraforma, Dour, and CTM festival). Her devotion to club music and her multifaceted nature make Crystallmess an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

Black Morris

NTM57, or Black Morris. is best described as one of the most recognized and influential Greek rappers to have emerged in recent years with an unparalleled flow. He is the pioneer of the music genre ‘Trabetika’ along with Odydoze and his prodigious beats. Black Morris’ music takes its cues from Europe and the US in equal measure, backed by a modern melting pot of intensely talented producers such as Evan SBK, Masla.G, L Professor, and artists from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Holy Tongue

Holy Tongue is a collaboration between percussionist Valentina Magaletti, best known for her work with Vanishing Twin, Tomaga, UUUU, Raime, Nicolas Jaar, and Jandek, among many others, and producer Al Wootton, with the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Susumu Mukai. Their first EP is a product of an improvised session in East London. Heavily influenced by dub reggae, the band brings a mutual appreciation for the experimental dub of On-U Sound, Muslimgauze, and post-punk bands such as Liquid Liquid and 23 Skidoo to the forefront of the sound.

Irreversible Entanglements

Irreversible Entanglements is a band that cultivates the liberation technologies of jazz and associated Black music―root, stem, and branch―into the future.

Saxophonist Keir Neuringer matches prodigious avant-garde technique with fierce socio-political determination, while trumpeter Aquiles Navarro and drummer Tcheser Holmes bring uncontainable energy grounded in classic jazz and Latin and Afro-Caribbean streams.

Larry Gus

Panagiotis Melidis (b. 1982) is a Greek musician and producer who performs as Larry Gus since 2006. Originally a computer engineer with an MSc in Sound and Music Computing from MTG Barcelona, he has released albums for various labels since 2009. His work can be described as a constant (and failed) struggle against coincidences, and along with his ADHD live shows, he has been led to different kinds of collaborations with choreographers, filmmakers, architects, and playwrights. He lives and works in Athens, Greece.

Venus Volcanism

Venus Volcanism, aka Rena Rasouli, is a vocalist, musician, sound explorer, and music producer born and raised on the island of Crete, who has been living in Iceland’s northernmost town, Siglufjörður, for the past four years. She studied modern singing and attended traditional and polyphonic singing seminars. She is collaborating with various artists and bands from the Greek music scene (Coti K, DimDJ, Tripolar Cell). She is part of the Danish/Greek post-synth-punk duo V.V.I.A. along with In Atlas, a former member of Lepidoptera and The Man from Managra and founder of Arismari Trio.

Her music projects have touched upon different genres, maneuvering between ambient, traditional, polyphonic music, and field recordings to darkwave, post-punk, and techno. Her first EP, “Rizitiko,” was released by Weaponise Your Sound/Optimo. Her second EP, “Tissue,” was released by Submersion Records. She has released music in compilations and collaborated on projects that have released music by Women of V.V.I.A., Natty Wombat Records, Phormix, Meta Moto, Vinylograph, June Records, Echovolt, and Inner Ear.

Grand River (presents “The Fog” project)

Aimée Portioli is a Berlin-based Dutch-Italian composer and sound designer who records and performs as Grand River. Portioli makes experimental electronic music with rich emotional colors. Her work, influenced by minimalism and ambient music, is atmospheric yet rhythmically complex, incorporating a wide range of contemporary compositional and production techniques.

The name Grand River evokes nature, scale, and movement, all key forces in Portioli’s work. Her debut as Grand River was 2017’s “Crescente” EP, which was named by ‘XLR8R’ as one of the year’s best releases. She followed this with her debut album “Pineapple” (Spazio Disponibile, 2018), which garnered praise from ‘The Quietus,’ among others, while its follow-up, “Blink a Few Times to Clear Your Eyes” (Editions Mego, 2020), was positively received by ‘Resident Advisor’ and ‘The Verge,’ and was elected among the best albums of 2020 by ‘Inverted Audio.’ Her work has separately appeared on compilations by Ghostly International, Tresor, and Longform Editions.

In 2023, her third album, “All Above,” found its way back to shelves under Editions Mego. Then, in 2024, the new collaborative effort “In uno spazio immenso,” a joint venture with Abul Mogard, debuted on Caterina Barbieri’s ‘light-years’ label. In addition to her studio albums, Portioli also creates original sound art installations and has worked with 4D spatial sound on several occasions.

RHR

Influenced by Brazil’s funky old-school dance scene, MCs like Primo and Barriga, Proibidão, and national rap artists like Ndee Naldinho, 509-E, and Racionais MC’s, the music of RHR (aka Roniere Santos) propagates the memories of the favelas in which he was raised. His sound is his attitude.

De Schuurman

As the torchbearer of the bubbling community, De Schuurman is renowned for his deep roots in traditional bubbling music, showcased in his albums “Bubbling Inside” (2021) and “Bubbling Forever” (2024), both released on Nyege Nyege. While honoring tracks that celebrate the rich heritage of bubbling, De Schuurman consistently pushes boundaries, delivering a powerful evolution in sound and message. His unique crossover style, embraced globally, sets him apart.

De Schuurman’s strength and influence are evident from his invitations to perform at renowned festivals, such as Lowlands (NL), Roskilde (DK), Dour (FR), Primavera (BR, CL, and AR), Tremor Festival Azores (PT), Jova Beach Party (IT), Zwarte Cross (NL), Berghain (DE), and Wildeburg (NL). Additionally, his prestigious performances and solo sets at the Boiler Room further highlight his acclaim.

De Schuurman is the ideal addition to any lineup, capable of igniting any party with his distinctive blend of crossover music genres.

UNIIQUE 3

UNIIQU3, born Cherise Gary, began her music career as a sought-after vocalist in the club scene and has recently solidified herself as one of the most electrifying producers in the game, from throwing some of Jersey’s hottest DIY events, like her signature event PBNJ (Philly, Baltimore, and New Jersey), which highlights the East Coast club culture, to now spreading the genre across the globe from Australia to South America, leaving her impact wherever she goes. UNIIQU3 is the future of dance music, who continues to raise the bar by pushing the genre forward. She is on a mission to inspire others by proving to the world that you can do whatever you want as long as you work hard and stay true to yourself. She’s been delivering energetic projects, including “Digital Diva” (Vols 1 & 2), “Phase 3,” “Club Queens” (Vols 1 & 2), “Bitches is Outside Vol. 1,” and her most recent “Heartbeats” out now.

A.Square

A.Square, also known as Alexandros Martigopoulos, balances equally around the concept of creating space through architectural and musical means. He is a resident of STEGI.RADIO.

Runner

Connecting the dots is what drives Runner, pushing, playing, and promoting the low-end continuum from his 90s days in the UK all the way to today’s forward-bound landscape. As DJ, he is first and foremost known for his #Shuffle and #SubbedOut series, representing Swamp81 and the London-Athens connection while being a firm believer in dingy basements, real sound systems, and dancefloors.

Invernomuto

The artist duo Invernomutowas founded in 2003 by the Italian artists Simone Bertuzzi and Simone Trabucchi. The duo works in various media, such as moving image and sound, as well as sculpture, performance, and text. As part of their research projects, they document a wide variety of subcultures, particularly in the Mediterranean region. The duo recently released the LP “Vernascacadabra” (Xong Collection, 2023) and “Black Med,” an anthology of the sound archive of the same title, including texts and photos (Humboldt Books, 2022).

Dimitri Papaioannou (presents “Method to the Madness”)

Dimitri Papaioannou is an avid record collector, loves analog synthesizers, and was the artistic director of Synch Festival and Terra Furba, among many other activities around music.