Nosivel. Photo Courtesy of Nosivel.
American-based experimental electronic artist Nosivel chatted about his upcoming debut in Berlin with Superbooth at CV Freqs on May 7th.
What does this Berlin debut mean to you, and have you ever performed in Berlin before?
This is actually my first time performing in Berlin, so it feels significant on a lot of levels. As an American artist, Berlin has always felt like one of those places you absorb long before you ever arrive, especially if you work in experimental electronic music.
So much of what shaped how I think about rhythm, texture, and performance comes either directly from Berlin or from scenes that were influenced by it. Industrial techno, modular performance, live improvisation—it’s all deeply tied to the city’s history.
Playing CV Freqs during Superbooth feels like stepping into a space I’ve observed from a distance for years. At the same time, I’m trying not to romanticize it too much.
I want to approach it the same way I approach every set—focused on something honest, physical, and present. Not “performing Berlin,” but entering into dialogue with it.
CV Freqs brings together a diverse group of modular synth artists. Who else is on the lineup, and what excites you most about sharing the stage with them?
The lineup is stacked with artists coming from very different directions, which is part of what makes it exciting. Eden Grey is a friend and collaborator of mine, and both she and Kako Guzman are strong forces in the Miami modular scene.
On the other side, artists like ERD and Tangie have a completely different energy that I really respect.
What I love about CV Freqs is that it doesn’t flatten modular performance into one identity. You get noise, rhythm, structure, improvisation, cinematic sound design—all in the same space. That contrast is what keeps the night unpredictable in a good way.
When will you be performing, and what can the audience expect from your set?
The show starts at 9 PM, and I’m currently scheduled for 9:45 PM, though that could still shift.
The set will likely move between industrial, glitch, broken techno, and rhythmic noise. A lot of it is built around pushing sequences into unstable territory and reshaping them live in real time.
Expect heavy low-end pressure, distortion used as structure rather than effect, sudden rhythmic shifts, and a sense of controlled instability—like the system is always on the edge of breaking but never fully collapses.
How would you describe the overall vibe of the event, and will your Berlin set differ from what you normally play elsewhere?
It feels less like a traditional club night and more like a gathering of people deeply engaged with electronic instruments and live systems. Because it’s happening during Superbooth, there’s a natural openness in the room, people are there to explore, not just consume. That changes the energy in a meaningful way.
Audiences are often more open to risk, which gives artists more freedom to stretch form and structure. I don’t think my set will change dramatically just because it’s Berlin. If anything, it will become more focused and more intense.
I want it to feel immersive and physical—something that stays in motion and keeps tension alive without smoothing it out too much.
Are you planning to explore Berlin while you’re there? Any places or experiences you’re hoping to check out?
Definitely. I’ll be spending a lot of time at Superbooth meeting builders and artists, which already feels like my natural habitat.
Outside of that, I want to experience Berlin beyond the gear world—record stores, coffee shops, art spaces, nightlife, and the more atmospheric parts of the city.
I’m also curious about Berlin’s late-night wellness culture, including places like BOILER Berlin and other iconic spaces that are part of the city’s underground identity. It feels like another expression of how open and unfiltered Berlin can be.
I’ll definitely be wandering through neighborhoods like Schöneberg, getting intentionally lost, and just absorbing the city as it is, espresso, late nights, and whatever happens in between. If anyone has recommendations for interesting corners of the city or events happening that week, I’m open to it.
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