STM 304 - Teatre

Teatre is the alias of Viktoras Urbaitis, an ambitious young producer who's been an integral part of the Lithuanian scene for some time. Emerging from Kaunas-based Ghia collective as a promoter and DJ, Teatre's artistic journey is marked by perpetual curiosity and boldness to try his hand at a myriad of styles. In the span of two years, he has put out a considerable number of releases. The rough EBM of his debut Biennale got a catchy upgrade on his 2020 album Crime Imagery. At the same time, his darker aspirations developed through a handful of tracks that found their home across compilations from the likes of SARIN's X-IMG, Meta Moto, and Up North Records. His mix for Secret Thirteen is another step forward in Teatre's fervent investigation of sound, as the tracklist reveals both thoughtful selections of artists and a glimpse into his own forthcoming material.

STM 304 explores a mystical space beyond the thumping club-ready aesthetics, balancing on the verge of release that may never come. Teatre opts to present fresh takes on still-evolving industrial subgenres that find their impact in ominous, enchanting atmospheres and complex rhythmic structures. Starting off with the gritty