Show Notes
Best renowned for his former guise as one-half of the unostentatious duo ‘Dubsons’ and co-founder of the vinyl-only outlet Algorhythmic, Vlad Arapasu leans toward the more percussive edge of the Romanian sound. Subtle traces of jazz, shaped by early influences such as Wes Montgomery and Alice Coltrane, inform his musical identity. His symbiotic approach to production has led to releases supported by fellow countryman Priku on the acclaimed Atipic imprint. He has also featured on East End Dubs’ label Eastenderz, further strengthening his catalogue. Although his solo project is still relatively young, Vlad brings over 14 years of DJ experience that began with a defining residency at XS Club in Iași.
Over time, Vlad’s refined sound has reached audiences across multiple continents through consistent touring. His international appearances include standout shows at D-Edge in São Paulo, S.A.S.H in Sydney, and Breakfast Club in Melbourne. He also marked his African debut with a performance in Casablanca, expanding his global footprint. Alongside touring, his studio work has taken centre stage with the launch of his vinyl imprint Kontent. With a reputation for precise sequencing and a discerning ear for quality selections, Vlad is steadily emerging at the forefront of Romania’s next wave.
01. Fen D'Arioto - Dub Structure (Xdb Remix) 02. Joe Rollet - Gamma Raid 03. Cabanne - The Stonk 04. Feral - Invocation 05. Oleg Makovskiy - The Soul 06. Knyazev - Open Our Eyes 07. Fred P - Only Subs (Rhythms In The Place Beats Edit) 08. Andrew - Some Say 09. Shingo - No One Can See Us 10. Dialog - Respect (ft. Benji) 11. Redshape - Coffee And Cigarettes 12. Vlad Caia - Pressure 13. Luigi Tozzi - Atacama 14. Vedomir - Musical Suprematism (Marcel Dettmann Remix) 15. Mental Overdrive - Higher (Blackbelt Andersen Remix) 16. Greenman - Der Elektrische Stuhl
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