Russian-born, Berlin-based Machine Woman, real name Anastasia Vtorova, is a critically acclaimed DJ, producer, and sound artist renowned for her genre-blurring approach to electronic music. Emerging from the vibrant experimental scene, she crafts hypnotic sets and productions that traverse techno, industrial, and leftfield electronics, often infused with dry humor and hints of her personal narrative. Her breakout 2016 "Übermod.
c" EP on Where To Now? caught the attention of tastemakers for its fusion of pulsating club rhythms and fragmented textures, paving the way for releases on iconic labels like Ninja Tune’s Technicolour and R&S Records. Machine Woman’s music—featured in Resident Advisor mixes and BBC Radio 1 sessions—favors minimal yet emotive arrangements, reflecting her background in sound art.
Regular appearances at leading clubs and festivals, from Berlin’s Berghain to Unsound and CTM, as well as collaborations with artists across disciplines, have cemented her reputation as a forward-thinking figure in contemporary electronic music. Known for connecting personal experiences and wry sociopolitical observations to her work, Machine Woman continues to push boundaries, bridging the avant-garde and the dancefloor with her distinctive sonic voice.
Electronic - Experimental - Techno - IDM - Leftfield - Ambient - House