Istanbul
upcoming dates
Oct 11 - Cosmic Jungle, Amsterdam
Dec 15 - Parlour, Toronto
'A relatively new face in the thriving dance culture of her home city of Istanbul, Elif has quickly become a regular selector at top venues both locally and internationally, as she delivers her unique blend of synthesized and organic sounds.
Elif reveals a musical taste that is unafraid to experiment with modern sounds, while also displaying an appreciation for more conventional instrumentation. Her style is characterized by raw percussion that creates relentless groove, combined with melody carried by both electronic and acoustic instruments to achieve an atmosphere which highlights her roots in the ancient city of Istanbul in a contemporary fashion.
Energy levels range from relaxed to raging, the way in which Elif moves between the two demonstrating her understanding of the necessity of diversity throughout a set, as well as her technical skill in creating mixes that progress in an exceptionally smooth and gradual way. Vocal presence is kept to a minimum, with Elif preferring to sporadically highlight quality selections rather than oversaturate the listener with a multitude of messages. This decision results in a greater appreciation for what vocals are present in her sets, as they are tastefully presented at all the right moments. Overall, Elif crafts a musical journey that is a wonderful representation of her life experience and artistic ambition.'
as rewiewed by whenwedip
highlights of dates in the past few months:
Aug 31 - Playalchemist Pyramid, Burning Man
Aug 30 - 1001 Nights the Sanctuary, Burning Man
Aug 29 - Nie Wieder Schlafen / Never Sleep Again Camp Party, Burning Man
Aug 27 - The Gardens Of Babylon at Camp Bang Bang, Burning Man
Aug 27 - Miki Beach, Kimono Disco, Burning Man
Aug 12 - Closr Beirut, The Field, Lebanon
July 28 - The Gardens of Babylon Festival, Germany
July 25 - Klein Garten, Istanbul w/ Kora
July 14 - Elemental Sound Festival, Bodrum w/ unders, HVOB, David August
June 2 - Bonjuk Burn Spiral, Turkey
May 19 - Do Not Sit On The Furniture, Miami w/ Kora
May 18 - Velvet Speakeasy, Montreal
March 29 - Le Salon Daome, Montreal
March 18 - Beate Uwe, Berlin
March 11 - Kater Blau, Berlin for Grrr mit Brrr
March 9 - Babylon, Istanbul, Before&After Stavroz
March 7 - Flamme, Istanbul, All Night Long w/ Kora
February 23 - Klein, Istanbul w/ Blond:ish & KMLN
February 17 - Dotheart, Beirut w/ Sainte Vie
January 25 - Deep Like, Dubai w/ Mira
January 5 - Project Heart, Tulum w/ Wide Awake, unders, Kora
December 17 - Schimanski, NYC for United We Care Fundraiser
Sept 17 - Birgit & Bier, Berlin
Sept 1 - Headspace Artcar, Burning Man
Aug 31 - Playaskool, Burning Man
Aug 30 - Never Sleep Again Camp Party, Burning Man
Aug 29 - Golden LLama, Burning Man
Aug 28 - Miki Beach, Burning Man
May 3 - Wonky Willy, AfrikaBurn
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for bookings: booking@elifmusique.com
for promos: promos@elifmusique.com
download presskit here: http://bit.ly/elifmusique_epk2018
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