Alberta Balsam

Rotterdam based cosmic runner Alberta Balsam throws crazy curveballs at you when you least expect them—glitchy rhythms, skittering percussion, and wild synth freak-outs—only to pull you into sweeping ambient dreamscapes the next moment. Riding that fine line between IDM, breakbeats, bass, and leftfield techno, she thrives on unpredictability, crafting DJ sets that are as cerebral as they are high-energy. Over the past five years, her hardware-driven live performances have been a highlight, with appearances at festivals like Dekmantel and Draaimolen. Whether performing solo or as part of A#, she blends heavy machinery with improvised live vocals. A staple of Clone and Dekmantel, she also helms her own imprint, Terra Atomika.