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. Curses will be at Control with a DJ set on December 13, along with Tronik Youth and Jezebel.
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.
Tronik Youth aka Neil Parnell is a well-respected DJ, producer and label owner in the UK. Raw and danceable, his music can be found on numerous singles, hundreds of remixes, as well as two acclaimed albums released over the past 10 years. Moreover, he’s a big fan of ambient and drone, having released three album under these genres. Eccentric and unpredictable, he is an artist at the top of his game, signing the best underground talent from Europe and releasing pure quality evident in all the projects he’s involved in.
The Nein Records label he owns and runs includes esteemed artists such as Black Light Smoke, Roe Deers, Two Mamarrachos, Emperor Machine, as well as Curses and was charted among the most influential music outlets of the last decade on Resident Advisor.
Darren Bell has been gracing dancefloors as a DJ and co-creator of Jezebell alongside Swedish DJ Jesse Fahnestock for over 30 years. As a promoter and club operator, Darren he showcases an impeccable taste, mastering the underground scene in venues and parties both illegal and otherwise. He continues to shape his tastes and connect with like-minded individuals. Starting with an independent label, Darren's tracks have been widely played in various clubs and radio stations, including Britain’s BBC Radio 1.
Emerging from the raw, primal forces of sound, Ihmai Isuav harnesses the very essence of musical exploration. Through his journey, he has discovered the beauty of spontaneity and emotional depth, crafting a connection with listeners through improvised and organic melodies. Over time, his passion for ethnotronica, folktronica, and tribal music has taken flight, shaping his sets into a captivating sonic voyage that ebbs and flows like a powerful, rhythmic wave.