ADELINA — Music carries a kind of prophetic nature — Interview with the bRAVEs

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When music plays a leading role in your being, you cannot stop creating and developing new ideas into new projects into life. Adelina — DJ and electronic music producer of the new Ukrainian wave — draws strength from the musical vitality that music conveys. In 2024 she decided to found her own label Oracool and has already released the first 13-track compilation “Sins”. the bRAVEs talked (first published on Jul 17, 2024) to her about her motivation, the label and the showcase that will take place on July 20, 2024 at Giri in Berlin.

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the bRAVEs: Adelina, when did you start making music?

Adelina: Hey there! I started making music back in school. I used to read a lot of poetry and always felt that poems were inherently incomplete without music. That is how my path in music began.

the bRAVEs: When was your first gig?

Adelina: I cannot pinpoint my very first public performance; but I do remember my first paid gig at a club. It was at Boom Boom Room, where I became a resident shortly after turning 18. I remember feeling really good that night.

the bRAVEs: On June 1st, 2024, you announced the launch of your label Oracool (Opens in a new window). But that name has a backstory. How did it start and what does it mean?

Adelina: The Oracool project started in 2017 when my artist friends and I were throwing parties in Kyiv and Odesa.

I’ve always felt that music carries a kind of prophetic nature.

A skilled orator leads the listener to their inevitable point of view, while Oracool allows space for interpretation.

the bRAVEs: Do you do everything yourself or is there a team?

Adelina: I’m trying to handle most of the tasks related to the label, but it wouldn’t be possible without people around me. At the start of the project, we worked a lot on the identity and visual representation of Oracool together with @studio_radar_ (Opens in a new window). Now I have a new assistant — we listen to music together. As for the events, another team of four people handles that side of the project.

the bRAVEs: What motivated you to start your own label?

Adelina: I’ve always been attracted to the idea of releasing music and drawing attention to its nuances. I simply love music and the vital force it carries.

the bRAVEs: What kind of music does Oracool draw on?

Adelina: For the first release, we focused on the exploration of broken sound. The second EP by miroslav062 (Opens in a new window) will delve more into electro direction. New music frequently traverses the boundaries between genres and styles, and I believe this fluidity will be reflected in Oracool’s releases.

the bRAVEs: The first release, “Sins (Opens in a new window)” also debuted on June 1st, 2024. Why did you choose that title?

Adelina: We have always been intrigued by the theme of sinfulness and mystical electronics — it perfectly encapsulated the mood we all shared this winter during the label’s creation.

the bRAVEs: The contributors to the release, such as Nastya Vogan, Koloah, SVZZ, Ewa Nomad — are they all acquaintances? How did you curate the compilation?

Adelina: Indeed, the compilation features tracks from my friends. Even though the war (Russian invasion of Ukraine – editors note) has scattered us across the globe, we remain united in our artistic vision. After the New Year, I reached out to the musicians whose work I admire. We spent some time listening to material, and by the end of March, we compiled the tracks into the release.

the bRAVEs: Do you have a favorite track?

Adelina: Christopher Bo (Opens in a new window)’s “My Sanctuary (Opens in a new window)” holds a special place for me.

https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/1e6wgCIgwMtk7CyCxwt2LG (Opens in a new window)

the bRAVEs: What challenges do you foresee the label encountering in the future?

Adelina: Running a label is already a major challenge.

the bRAVEs: Are there plans to release physical media?

Adelina: To be announced.

the bRAVEs: On July 20th, there will be an Oracool Label Showcase (Opens in a new window) at Berlin’s Giri. What does this event mean for you?

Adelina: It’s a lot of fun to organize events. I listen to a lot of music, as always, and I’m very eager to hear performances from artists I truly love. I am confident in each of them, and even feel a tinge of sympathy for those who cannot attend the event.

the bRAVEs: Are there plans for individual solo releases from artists participating in the showcase, such as Stanislav Tolkachev, Koloah, or Travis or Alice? Can you share any future plans?

Adelina: Presently, our efforts are concentrated on the second solo release from miroslav062 (Opens in a new window), and we have already commenced work on our third release — another Various Artists compilation. While I cannot disclose specific details yet, the evolving roster of the label fills me with immense inspiration.

the bRAVEs: Do you have any message for Berlin electronic scene?

Adelina: