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The first release on Mord Records was by Radial, an old label partner, and it used a photograph of Bas Mooy’s grandfather’s mother for the artwork. That combination of personal history and uncompromising sound felt like finding a formula. What followed across the first ten releases shaped the label’s identity and the trajectory has been built on instinct and unexpected turns ever since. In this second conversation he talks about how Mord grew from releases to tours to Berghain nights to a regular residency at Tresor, why he has never made a signing decision based on expected commercial return, and what chronic ear problems cost him in the studio. Link in bio. Artist: Bas Mooy (@basmooy_mordrecords ) Photos: Medellín Techno Festival (@medellintechnofestival ), AM

Fifty days. That is how long Madame Charlie had to learn vinyl after a colleague booked her at a proper club instead of the small bar she had imagined. She printed a calendar, glued up a photo of an Olympic athlete and started practicing every day. This second part goes deeper into what that pressure produced and what she learned from the moment the needle ran out mid-set and the crowd cheered anyway. She talks about hypnotic techno as a personal language, what repetition does to the emotions underneath, and how Paris and Berlin pull different things out of her. Link in bio. Artist: Madame Charlie (@mme.charlie_ ) Photos: Oliver Look.

Julia (@julialo_art ) is a painter, art therapist and Trifec Resident. With her second journal she is also becoming the curator behind something new here. A space where art gets the same platform music always had. She believes art and music speak the same language. That both are capable of expressing what words can’t reach. And she wants to make that accessible, not just for artists but for anyone who has ever felt something they couldn’t name. “In the beginning there was no idea, only a cautious approach. Like dipping a toe into water to sense what might be possible. The first brushstrokes follow tentatively and uncertainly during the Covid- lockdown. The painting is set aside and years pass. It survives three moves before resurfacing. Only in October 2025 I returned to this canvas. Not to correct what I started, but to continue it and give space to a new visual language.” Link in bio. Artwork Information Title: When life gives you lemons, paint a picture Artist: Julia Losch Photo by: Julia Losch Year: 2026 Dimensions: 115 x 75 cm Medium: Oil paint (original), acrylic paint (final work) on canvas Techniques: Brush, sponge, palette knife, hands and fingers

Amelic does not separate who she is from what she makes. Music has been part of her identity since childhood, first as a listener, then as a pianist, then as someone who spent years circling the thing she actually wanted before finally stepping into it. This interview covers the gap between knowing you are an artist and allowing yourself to be one. She talks about unfinished tracks, fear of visibility, field recordings from a cave in the Lake District, and what it took to finish something for the first time. Honest, specific and without performance. Link in Bio. Photos: Lea Christodoulatos (@leaangeliki ), Valentyn Mokhnatyi Artist: Amelic (@ameli__c )

Dan Berg grew up in a house where music had to be explained. His mother pushed him to say why he loved a track, not just that he did. His father took him to see Jeff Mills play at 18, a night that changed something. He talks about old records, rough textures, sampling, finishing tracks, the risk of taking chances behind the decks and what studying neuropsychology taught him about how we hear. An honest conversation with someone still figuring out his sound. Check out the link in our bio for this week’s artist interview for Trifec Stories. Photos: Ines Vansteenkiste-Muylle (@ines.vm_ ) Artist: Dan Berg (@dan.berg_ )

Madame Charlie grew up in a small town near the Black Forest, where parties meant self made raves in the woods and music felt like a secret passage out of everyday limits. At eighteen she got hooked on electronic music and started travelling, chasing bigger systems and different scenes, from Berlin’s long nights to Ibiza’s huge rooms. Those trips did more than broaden her taste, they helped her understand what kind of energy she wanted to live inside, and where she felt she belonged. Check out the link in our bio for this week’s artist interview for Trifec Stories. Photos: Oliver Look, Anna-Sophie Schmidt, Marc Navarro Sotes. Artist: Madame Charlie (@mme.charlie_ )

As a platform (@trifecone ), we receive invitations to events almost every week. New concepts, new collectives, new promises. Over time, that makes us selective. We only attend events when there is a clear sense of passion behind them, or when a collective is genuinely trying to do something new and meaningful. Kármán (@karman.events_ ) was one of those invitations we accepted without hesitation. “After experiencing both nights, it’s clear why we accepted the invitation in the first place and why we returned. There is something very special in the care, passion, and vision the organisers pour into each edition. Nights like these remind you of why supporting independent collectives matters, because they create experiences that feel intentional, unique, and alive.” Read our journal at the link in our bio. Photo by: Lisa (@5600dx )

KaterUnser talks about the highs and lows of touring with an honesty that feels rare. Weeks of travel, long nights, and quiet mornings shaped his sense of purpose and deepened his connection to music. From surreal moments on packed floors in Japan to calm walks through Montreal at sunrise, he shares how each place shifted something in him. Touring pushed him hard, but it also sharpened his style and reminded him why he creates. His label møde reflects that same mindset, giving him space to release work that feels true to who he is. Check out the link in our bio for this week’s artist interview for Trifec Stories. Photos: Tomás Freres (tomasfreres), KaterUnser (@katerunserofficial ) Artist: KaterUnser (@katerunserofficial )

Bas Mooy’s journey into techno wasn’t a straight line. Growing up, his ears were tuned more to bands and hip hop than electronic music. It wasn’t until a night at a small underground club in Rotterdam that he felt the pull of techno, a sound that was raw, loud, and unpolished, unlike anything he had heard before. That moment shaped the path that would lead him to a career as a DJ, label owner, and curator of uncompromising electronic music. His story is one of openness to chance, willingness to take unexpected turns, and a commitment to pursuing creative honesty above convention. Check out the link in our bio for this week’s artist interview for Trifec Stories. Photos: Antonin Gabolde (antoningabolde), Khaos (@khaos.paris ), Medellín Techno Festival (@medellintechnofestival ) Artist: Bas Mooy (@basmooy_mordrecords )

What drives Jonas Xenon isn’t trend or hype, it’s curiosity. Over time, he’s moved away from strict club formulas and started experimenting more with structure, tempo, and tone. With influences ranging from Basquiat to old Ostgut Ton releases, his sound today reflects a broader mindset, one that’s more about storytelling than impact. We spoke with him about where that shift came from, how he sees his role in the scene, and why some of the best ideas come from late-night studio sessions or conversations with close friends. Check out the link in our bio for this week’s artist interview for Trifec Stories. Photos: Anavuk Mirovic (@ana.vkmrvc ) Artist: Jonas Xenon (@jonas_xenon )

Provenance #05 - TERSTALL (VINYL only) “Electric selection”. – TERSTALL Check out the link in our bio for this week’s recording for Trifec Provenance. Artist: TERSTALL (@d_terstall ) Artwork: Julia (@julialo_art )

Remco Beekwilder doesn’t chase trends or expectations, he follows instinct. Whether sculpting a late-night headphone session into a crowd-moving track or turning a computer glitch into a defining moment, his creative process thrives on spontaneity. What began as casual experiments behind closed doors has grown into a body of work that continues to draw new listeners into the world of techno. In this conversation, Beekwilder reflects on the unlikely origins of tracks like “LSD” and “Concrete Jungle,” how feedback from fans has shifted his perspective, and why experimentation without pressure remains at the core of his approach. Check out the link in our bio for this week’s artist interview for Trifec Stories. Photos: Remco Beekwilder (@remcobeekwilder ) Artist: Remco Beekwilder (@remcobeekwilder )