Awakenings Podcast S391 - BIANKA

"For this recording, I took a trip down memory lane to my first Awakenings experience. It was my first time hearing techno on a big sound system. I was blown away & energised by the music as I had never heard anything like it. This was a pivotal moment in shaping my taste in electronic music. Combined with rhythms I grew up with, this set brings together a collection of tracks that captured the same feeling of curiosity and excitement of uncovering new sounds for the first time. Maintaining a slow-burning intensity, the energy stays steady without becoming overwhelming. Expect immersive sound design, layered synths and textures, tribal elements, powerful basslines, and deep, hypnotic techno. I hope you will enjoy listening to it as much as I did recording it! - BIANKA" WWW.AWAKENINGS.COM​ ► FOLLOW US Instagram: instagram.com/awakenings​ Youtube: www.youtube.com/awakeningsevent/ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@awakenings Facebook: facebook.com/awakenings​​ Soundcloud: @awakenings Upcoming Awakenings Events: awak.enin.gs/3UhfRwZ Drawing from her Venezuelan roots and a lifetime of deep cultural musical exploration, BIANKA sincerely invites her listeners to share their vulnerability with her through dance. Her sets are directly inspired from her upbringing and environment - navigating the line of reality and escapism. Through textures, rhythms and intricate soundscapes, she balances different contrasts—dark meets uplifting, eerie meets warm—creating deeply emotional experiences that evolve with her ever-growing artistry. Based in Amsterdam, BIANKA’s music is a deliberate fusion of minimal layers, deep yet driving, hypnotic techno, enriched with subtle yet unmistakable nostalgic touches of Latin American rhythms and drums. Growing up immersed in the vibrant sounds of LATAM culture, she developed a natural rhythmic instinct that informs her ability to surprise and inspire through thoughtful and deeply personal track selections. Her sound pays homage to the '00s and '10s while staying unafraid to explore the boundaries of forward thinking electronic music, and throwing the occasional curveball with other sub-genres. BIANKA has played at iconic clubs like RADION, RAUM, Renate, Karmen Camina, Perron, Bret and Tilla Tec, as well as at renowned events such as Intercell and Into the Woods festival and ADE. Whether delivering intricate layers or striking simplicity, BIANKA creates a space where yearning dance is coloured with deep tones of curiosity and connection. Socials links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bian______ka SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bian_ka RA: https://ra.co/dj/bianka