Photosynthesis, an event series featuring live electronica, ambient, experimental and indie artists.
Sounds from the following duo’s and Dublab Resident DJ
Thoma is the duo of
@tristandeliege and Benjamin Hill. Originally from OKC, their project was born out of a mutual love for early 2000s electronica and downtempo. Their work is a continually evolving dialogue between synths, samplers, and extensive recording. In their most recent work they’ve collaborated with
@jameswatermanmusic in both a live context and in the studio. Tristan and Ben will often present various loops or short sketches that James will play over, employing his extensive experience in percussion, improvisation and composition across, from vibraphone and marimba to djembe, bongo, shakers.
@hustlekat (Stephanie Yu) and
@ynes.mon (Collin Davis) are LA–based artists whose collaboration around violin and synths has led to their first album, Altar of Tomorrow. Drawing from Yu’s background as a Juilliard-trained violinist with roots in orchestral and contemporary performance, and Davis’ practice as a studio producer, engineer, and sound artist, their music centers on texture, space, and subtle transformation. Together they combine tradition with experimentation, blending bowed strings and synthesizer drones to invite deep listening in a new and unfamiliar world.
Will-O-Wisp is the duo project of LA-based drummer and producer Tim Voet and NYC-based saxophonist
@gabe.heinemann . Stemming from their days at Oberlin, where they both graduated with degrees in Jazz studies, Heinemann and Voet share a history of collaboration and experimentation. Originally starting as a call for Heinemann to record saxophone on one of Voet’s songs, the project quickly grew into a 6-song EP. Built around themes of memory and the unreliable nature of nostalgia and history, the duo aim to break into LA and New York’s vibrant improvisation and ambient music scenes while showcasing their unique musical approach.
Dublab resident
@jennzelm . Jenn plays monthly on dublab, founding a show called Thread the Needle, an eclectic, thematic exploration that delves into sounds connected by a shared thread.
Artwork by
@srk3 
