FAUST

After 5 years of being a nomad, living here and there, and almost everywhere, I’ve decided to come back home and move to Bucharest full-time. It’s been a beautiful and defining chapter of my life, but lately the desire to settle down has become very real. Coming back and being welcomed with a full tour ahead, new and familiar collectives, venues I’m excited to reconnect with, and many reasons to look forward to what’s next. This month is also my birthday, and if you’d like to give me a gift that costs you nothing financially and only takes 2 minutes of your time, please head over to @parteneriat.civil.acum page and sign the petition for civil partnership. It took us a long time to get here, but we finally have a real opportunity to make a change and push things forward. Every signature matters. Also, I’ve decided that 8% of the profit earned from this tour will be donated to @drug.sense.aras In a country where anti-drug laws are among the harshest and harm reduction is almost nonexistent, courageous initiatives like this are needed and deserve support. Their work creates access to information, resources, and safer spaces for people who need them. Reach out for help if needed, or consider donating if you’re able to, you can find more information through the link on their page. See you on the dancefloor ♥️

@mixmag @sqweez.community Bucharest Community Rave by @burn_energy

Some shots from my latest trip to Berlin’s famous bathroom. A lot of emotions before and after, but the real ones came through the music during the set, especially playing tracks from friends and producers whose music makes my days brighter and our nights so danceable. Big thanks to everyone who tuned in on Monday, especially my friends who were so supportive and cute. Thank you @hoer.berlin for the invite, had a blast. 1. @michael.ius.techno - Peace not war (unreleased) 2. @marcgruau - Keys That Watch You (out on @silencio.in 3. @surfacedivision - Unreleased 4. @mza.mp3 - Roots run deep on @z.series__ 5. @_fresko___pt - Menschen on @hayes.collective Full set also on my SoundCloud all track IDs in the description.

Repeat after us: MAY 23 - (May 23) SATURDAY - (Saturday) 06:00 - (yes, 06:00 in the morning) AFTERPARTY - (Afterparty) @nether_bucharest - (Nether Club? OK) LINEUP: @michael.ius.techno - (ius ăla, bufnițoiu cu paru’ lung) @faust.dj - (aaa, Faust de la @sqweez.community ) VREAU SĂ MERG - (Vreau să merg)

after Carmen brings us back down to Earth, we got the alien himself, Faust, steppin’ in to make the whole planet feel like it’s really spinnin’.

SECRET LOCATION RAVE #6 // BUCHAREST 15 MAY A one-night event with two stages: TECHNO / STAGE I 2 local acts / 3 international acts @__vilchezz @michael.ius.techno @kanghuuu @isdjradox @faust.dj Performance & drag show by @its_synthetica @aphrworld STAGE II MINIMAL / STAGE II w @tactik_events 2 local acts / 2 international acts Line-up announcements: @cristicons_ @sebastian_keks @costyx.dj @raresgherman_ @tactik_events The location remains secret until 24 hours before the event. All ticket holders will receive a private email with the map link. Tickets available on Resident Advisor / LiveTickets Group packages available on ra.co (link in bio on @euphoriaunder ). 15 / May Bucharest

VANTA invites @sqweez.community The queers are linking up and Brasov Pride starts with TECHNO this year. The collab we didn't know we needed, but baby, it's happening. One night. One floor. One family. This is a queer party first. Our community gets priority: allies, you're loved and welcome too, just know whose house you're stepping into. On the decks: @faust.dj : bringing that Berlin weight and the kind of experience you feel in your chest @isdjradox : pure movement, pure joy, the smile on the dancefloor @its_synthetica : and a moment we're SO hyped for: her debut. Hold her down, she's about to give us something special. Endless love to Sqweez! Community for this collab, it just felt right from the first message. Two crews, one vision. 🫶 Come dressed how you feel, but we welcome creativity and self expression. Come ready to sweat. Come HOME. 📍 @champions_sports_bar_brasov , Strada Mureșenilor 🗓️ June 19 → 23:00 — 05:00 🎟️ Limited spots. Tickets dropping soon , eyes on the page.

our next session is official! join us as we collaborate with the fab queers from @sqweez.community on may 29 at the @machines.venue ! . @chloee_duez and @crr.ush_ , alongside bucharest based djs @faust.dj @isdjradox @michael.ius.techno will delight you with a delicious selection of techno, groove and trance . spicing things up, @its_synthetica will elevate the night with her hypnotic performance and drag show . starting with this event, we are implementing a no camera policy. we can’t wait to see your best outfits on the dancefloor 💋⭐️💋 . special thank to @aalexcampean for the poster 💕

STAGE I SECRET LOCATION RAVE #6 // BUCHAREST 15 MAY A one-night event with two stages: TECHNO / STAGE I 2 local acts / 3 international acts��@vilchezz �@michael.ius.techno @kanghuu �@isdjradox �@faust.dj �� Performance & drag show by @its_synthetica @aphrworld The location remains secret until 24 hours before the event. All ticket holders will receive a private email with the map link. Tickets available on Resident Advisor / LiveTickets Group packages available on ra.co (link in bio on @euphoriaunder ). 15 / May Bucharest

yoo! we’re back with a fresh party stretching into a 24h++ ride saturday night kicks off with Erarocci setting the tone on warm-up duties, then we drift into a hypnotic zone powered by residents Michael Ius & Carmen from Sqweez we have Faust to step up to the booth and shake the decks properly ius handles the shift from deep hypnotic techno into stripped-back after-hours minimal sunday morning rolls in with a more minimal techno edge, full after-vibe energy the crew keeps the floor locked and moving straight through till evening tickets in bio TIMETABLE: 23:00–01:00 — Erarocci 01:00–03:00 — Carmen 03:00–05:00 — Faust 05:00–09:00 — Michael Ius 09:00–12:00 — Oleg 12:00–16:00 — Andrew 16:00–20:00 — Cetățeanu x Crețu 20:00–00:00 — Secret Guest

On Friday, May 22, Control becomes our playground for a collab between ctrl x Sqweez! x @roguepuppetrecords . Some collectives move on similar frequencies, and over the years we’ve come to understand this is not a one-off, but an ongoing exchange - a bridge between the UK and Romanian scenes, both shaped by multicultural, diverse perspectives and a shared pull towards the underground. With a lineup leaning into techno in its many shades, we’re welcoming both familiar faces and new energies - choosing hypnotic progression over aggressive drops. @varosian_ofc & @fuss.ey - Rogue Puppet Records [UK] @esme.scene - making her Sqweez! debut  @faust.dj And because no Sqweez! night exists without a body that shifts the room - @aphrworld joins as performer. — This is a queer party. Zero tolerance for phobia, transphobia, racism, sexism or ageism. All bodies are welcome. Keep phone use minimal - be present, feel the music. Consent is essential. If you experience or witness anything inappropriate, please reach out to our team or venue staff. 🎟️ 40 RON Presale / 50 RON - General Sale on control-club.ro and via link in bio

Full tracklist from my HÖR set on SoundCloud.