ANONIMAT Unveil Hypnotic Soundscapes in New Balance Selections Mix…
Brazilian duo ANONIMAT, the brainchild of Gaba and Atticus, channel a sound that’s equal parts hypnotic groove and raw instinct. Their sets are already fixtures at iconic clubs from Warung Beach Club to D-EDGE and Soundtuary, performances filled with an ability to push beyond the dancefloor into deeper, cerebral territory.
Their recent collaboration with George X on Balance Music, the main-room weapon “Telezar,” stands as a calling card for that boundary-blurring approach.
On this Balance Selections mix, the duo lock in on a sound that’s immersive and kinetic, threading a journey that’s as heady as it is physical. With cuts from Mike Rish, GMJ & Matter, and Ezequiel Arias, the mix lands as a statement of intent from one of Brazil’s most compelling rising acts.
Tracklist
1. Simon Vuarambon – Pampa (Original Mix)
2. Anonimat, Togni – Core Heat (Unreleased)
3. Tonaco – Crackdown (Original Mix)
4. Ezequiel Arias, Durante – Dream Controller (Original Mix)
5. Simos Tagias – Strange To Ourselves (Tonaco Remix)
6. Polo (AR) – Panzer (Unreleased)
7. Guy J – Day Of Light (Original Mix)
8. Mike Rish – Akhnaton (Original Mix)
9. GMJ, Matter – Telomeres (Original Mix)
10. Tonaco Phantonym (Unreleased)
11. Anonimat, Ilias Katelanos, Plecta – ACL (Antrim Remix)
12. Kolsch – All That Matters (Anonimat & Nicolas Viana Unofficial Remix)
Name: Gaba and Pietro
Location: Curitiba – Brazil
Alias/Producer name: ANONIMAT
Labels affiliated with: Balance Music, Warung, Plaisirs Sonores
I (Gaba) actually had my first real contact with music when I was almost a teenager (13–14). I used to listen to a lot of Brazilian Bass and whatever was trending at the time in Brazil. That genre is kind of the starting point for most people around here, I guess — a lot of vocals, heavy drops.
But eventually, you realize you don’t need something stronger, you need something more refined. When I was a teenager, and still to this day, I listen to everything, from country music to experimental, electronica, ambient… If it’s good, it’s good.
No matter the genre or the style.
It was at my first time at Warung! Patrice Bäumel was playing the inside stage and I had no idea who he was. At that moment, his music felt too dark for me, so I went to the Garden to listen to Kolombo.
But I gave Patrice’s kind of sound another shot later (I didn’t even know it was progressive house at the time). A couple of months later, for some reason, a track by Nacho Varela & Cruz Vittor popped up on my SoundCloud, their remix of Todo Homem (it was a ripped version back then; it came out years later).
I kept searching for similar music and discovered it was called Organic House.
I started refining my ears for organic house and came across artists like Gorje Hewek & Izhevski (GHIZ / RVNZ at that time), Fulltone, and Volen Sentir. That was a turning point for me. I couldn’t stop listening.
At first, I was only into tracks with vocals. Later, I fell in love with the RVNZ sketches, which I believe are some of the most underrated, beautifully crafted, and well-mixed house music of all time.
And of course, you can’t talk about organic house without mentioning Volen Sentir. What they do is beyond just music, it’s an immersive experience.
These days, I can say without a doubt that Ezequiel Arias is the name for me. I play every single track of his, and they always work. Not only is he an incredible producer, but also an great human being. The first track I heard from him was his remix of “Lexion”, four years ago. I still play it today!
Another big inspiration (and for everyone in the progressive house scene) is Hernan Cattaneo. Even though he’s the biggest name in the scene, he stays humble and grounded, he answers DMs, emails, and helps whenever you need something.
Other names I really admire: Roy Rosenfeld, Khen, Budakid. And of course, our friends: Dulus, Tonaco, Nico (Viana), Molac, and many others.
Digitally, the last album I got was Volen Sentir’s latest release on Shanti Moscow Radio, top-notch music.
On vinyl, the last ones I bought were This is Cornucopia, and I finally managed to get my copy of the RVNZ Sketches, which includes some tracks that aren’t available on digital platforms. Beautiful music, I 100% recommend it. I’m pretty sure I can hear some Bon Iver elements in a few of the tracks (maybe a reference? Who knows?).
I have some pretty cool gear, I must admit, nothing too crazy, though. For me, the most important piece is a good computer.
In my studio, I’ve got a Minimoog, a Virus TI2 (my personal favorite), some MIDI controllers, and next month a Korg Minilogue will be joining the setup.
Aside from that, I use Serum a lot. I think it’s the most versatile VST ever. I also work with plugins from UAD, SSL, Soundtoys, Arturia, etc.
We’ve got a busy schedule ahead! An EP on Warung Records with remixes by Durante and Antrim (featured in our Balance Selections).
A release with our brother Dulus on RED ROOM.
A beautiful EP on Plaisirs Sonores, including a remix from one of the biggest global artists (can’t say who just yet), and also, a late remix of Endgame by our friend Maezbi!
We’re also exploring different sounds, not just progressive. Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Budakid, Kevin Di Serna, Pole Position, Mind Against. They’re producing this kind of “boutique” deep techno/melodic techno that’s been working really well in our sets across Brazil.
We’re playing a lot this year! This weekend we’ve got two upcoming gigs in Brazil. We also recently played the inside stage at Warung Beach Club, from 1–3 AM, one of the best experiences of our lives!
When I have to record an important podcast, like this one, I build it in Ableton.
Some people think that’s wrong, but I keep asking myself: why? If you’re going to listen at home or in your car, what you want is a flawless mix.
That’s why I pay attention to every little detail in the DAW. Sure, you can record a flawless mix with CDJs, but what if you mess up for just one second in the middle? Would you record it all over again?
With Ableton, you have the advantage of saving the project and fixing things. No need to explode your brain over re-recording (nobody’s perfect).
It took me two weeks to craft this mix and make the track selection.
Fantastic Four (I’m 100% a Marvel fan)
Breaking Bad
There’s no such thing as a holiday — I have to work!
