Demdike Stare presents "Baselines" A/V

Demdike Stare is one of the most influential acts in experimental and electronic music, consistently pushing the boundaries of sound design and live performance. Known for their deep archival explorations and mastery of sonic manipulation, the duo has long been a fixture in the global avant-garde music scene. First premiered for Berlin Atonal 2024, Demdike Stare's Baselines A/V Live is a bold audiovisual experience that revisits their celluloid roots with a fervently punk attitude toward both sound and visuals. This performance takes physical tape as a starting point, amplifying every blemish, every sign of patina, and every overlooked detail, transforming them into a visceral symphony of distortion and decay.

BASELINES by Demdike Stare (Trailer A)

BASELINES by Demdike Stare (Trailer B)

Through deep research and sonic excavation, Baselines re-contextualizes discarded cultural artifacts into a ferric oxide-soaked kaleidoscopic trip. A true masterclass in reimagining the past, the performance immerses the audience in an evolving language of light and shadow, texture and destruction. Baselines stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration between mediums, offering an uncompromising sensory journey into the depths of sound and image.

The A/V component of Baselines embraces imperfection, using decayed film textures, analog distortion, and cinematic fragments to craft an immersive, hypnotic environment. Drawing from the raw aesthetics of forgotten media, the visuals echo the duo’s sonic philosophy—celebrating the beauty of decay while forging new meanings from the past.

With a new album set for release in 2025, Demdike Stare is entering an exciting new phase, making this the perfect time to host them for an exclusive performance.

booking contact : michelle@potnnia-theron.de

all photos © helena mejewska