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Hard electro meets bubblegum vocals in this collaborative mix by Catalina and EMILIJA. The stars aligned for the dynamic duo as their international backgrounds led to the Romanian and Lithuanian pair meeting in Brussels, before crossing paths again in London years later where many nights of debauchery ignited a spark for electronic music. While seemingly being polar opposites in terms of career paths and personal style, Catalina and EMILIJA orbit in magnetic unison when it comes to music, finding common ground in the form of heavy breaks and tongue-in-cheek vocals superposed over bass heavy rhythms, while each bringing their personal touch to the table. Their sweet spot- a distinct sound charged with UK influences, but always with a pinch of playful feminine energy to liven up any party.

Bouncing off each other goes beyond the decks- as a duo, they focus on the intersections of their respective journeys through sonic and visual exploration, namely an upcoming collective and club concept, “Club Foudre”. Pushing the boundaries of electronic music to highlight leftfield and experimental genres, focusing on identity inclusivity, equality and equity to bring more diversity to the Brussels electronic music scene- these are some of the key elements of this exciting project launching later this year. For Catalina and EMILIJA, working in tandem with a network of likeminded enthusiasts is essential in cultivating a nightlife representative of the club-goers, and collaboration is at the core of making significant changes when it comes to the topic of lineup inclusivity.