ctrl NIGHTS: Curses [DE]

Curses is a Berlin-based musician and DJ who is known for bringing a cinematic energy to the club. Skilfully merging the sounds of 80's New Wave and the brooding ambiance of Italo-Disco with unexpected sprinklings of punk energy, he uses live ghostly vocals over DJ sets, conjuring an electrifying atmosphere.

He has gained a passionate worldwide following with releases on Jennifer Cardini's Dischi Autunno and an LP with fashion house Saint Laurent, as well as a fresh album out on the legendary Italians Do It Better in October 2024. He has also brought his unique sound to world-renowned clubs like DC-10, festivals like Nuits Sonores, as well as his Berlin infamous Pornceptual party residency and monthly RinseFM France radio show. Curses is also an influential tastemaker, curating the Next Wave Acid Punx party series and spearheading his independent Ombra International imprint.

Intuition and experience allow Curses to adapt to different environments whilst maintaining authentic storytelling within various underground genres. From heavy hitting E.B.M and Dark Wave to the uplifting nostalgia of Italo and Proto-House, his knowledge and flexibility keeps the dancefloor moving.