Vessa is a Naarm-born and based Chilean-Mauritian electronic artist whose sound marries the raw intensity of techno with latin grooves and the emotive depth of experimental soundscapes. Known for her sequenced experimentation, Vessa’s live hardware performances have captivated events across Naarm, including standout appearances at Sonder Music and Arts Festival; 150bpm events and Hardware Theory at Sub Club and Miscellania. Her music delves into themes of identity, technology, and emotion, creating an intimate and immersive sonic experience.
Drawing inspiration from analog techno, Vessa’s mixtapes and home recordings chronicle her journey through electronic experimentation, creating fleeting moments with emotional energy. Her recent release, Separate on LAN Records is a blend of dreamy vocals and hard hitting synths with classic drum machine rhythms, all infused with an unexpected freshness that breathes new life into the genre. Vessa has also explored the intersection of sound and visual art through her audio-visual collaboration with Rubyanna Edwards for various art showcases including debut collaborative work Baseline Narrative 2024.
In addition to her live performances, Vessa has brought her sound to the airwaves with radio appearances on Kiss FM’s Caama Club, PBS’s Android Discotheque, Area 3000’s Hardware Road and a live set on Angel FM. Vessa’s cross-genre sound consistently pushes against the conventional, inviting listeners into a textured audio landscape where the analog meets the avant-garde. Her ability to tailor sets to events whilst retaining a distinct sonic palette has made her a key figure in Naarm’s live hardware scene, continuously redefining what club music can be and inspiring a new generation of gender and culturally diverse hardware enthusiasts.
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