Tresor Studio Session: Lady Starlight

Watch Lady Starlight performing tracks from her EP Capricorn Rising, released in 2024 on Tresor Records, at Schaltzentrale.

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The EP comprises five razor-sharp cuts from the acclaimed producer, DJ, and Surgeon co-conspirator whose laser-focused work ethic reflects the EP’s astrological namesake.

Capricorn Rising is anchored by the record’s most propulsive, trance-inducing cut, “Mass;” an off-kilter conversation between chattering birds and a breathing sample that makes for an otherworldly melody. “I wanted to create a feeling rather than a sound,” explains Martin of the catalyst for the record.

Martin describes the recording of Capricorn Rising as a cathartic process. “I thought of myself as fearless since I have always rejected societal norms and I’m very comfortable expressing ideas,” she offers. “However, I realised I actually had a lot of fear when expressing anything emotional.”

The EP is the outcome of shaking off that fear. Using her feelings as a guide, Martin creates a space somewhere between euphoria, dissociation, and wonder. “This is where I hope to take the listener,” she says.

This emotional liberation peaks on “Reinforce,” which sidesteps towards extraterrestrial acid and swirling, cosmic pads that reach for a new dimension. Meanwhile, “Chapter 23” is an industrial-dipped roller that creaks with eerie atmospherics before erupting into a meteor shower of kicks. This percussive workout continues on “Prism,” which makes a plea for bodily oblivion.

Martin often closes out her live sets with the EP’s euphoric title track; a seamless, starry-eyed slammer that encapsulates the headiness of the Lady Starlight universe. Oiled and limbered for the dancefloor, these are dynamic, teflon-tough techno tracks that deftly align with Martin’s virtuosic hardware performances.

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[aknzortuk]

I didn't know what to expect but wow, blown away!

[SangheiliSpecOp]

30 year old techno loving guy from Florida here. I aspire to have your energy and creativity one day Lady Starlight. You are an energetic genius

[legoman]

Almost 30 years ago this was me with my 101, 505, 3 turntables and mixer, jamming out techno in my bedroom (to my parents dismay 😂)

[Trovarsi]

Love her! She's an amazing artist. I've learned a ton from here and she's always so nice. I'm looking forward to being on another lineup with her in LA!

[asleep]

Respect for Lady Starlight. She's been so many places, done so many things, and still she is capable of keeping the energy. A great short performance!

[kevinbuzu]

One of my favorite artists! When you look at the apparatus she's using you know she knows her stuff!

[JoseMonzon-nvzj]

Amazing, just landed here on sheer luck but I think I will hit the replay button 😍

[racoon]

So here I am again!!! And I have to say that I appreciate a techno live set with decks. But there is another level of joy when it isi performed from the drum machines grooveboxes and synths themselves!!!❤

[zanamaj]

Lady Starlight!!!!❤🔥🔊🔊🔊 Damn great sound. I love u

[PgTrAxX]

Such a happy bird! She makes me happy just by jumping around smiling to some bumping rhythms!

[stringks]

Very nice set!! Thank you for this nice session.

[martinvespa]

Nach 60sek schon ins 6te Gang geschaltet...
Puls und Adrenalin auf höhste Level gepuscht!Herrlicher Set!
Schüttel dein Haar!Schüttel dein Haar, Baby!

[RYNO]

Love to see someone with such podithve energy having fun playing techno

[joergsalmon]

Power and Handmade! Verry good! 💪💪💪💪💪😉❤

[MK-onpg]

Lady Strarlight is amazing artist and great human!

[chrismatthew]

Wow.43years old now, as i was 14 i was at my first Technoparty till this time i was very often at different clubs in Germany like Opera, Distillery in Leipzig, Stammheim Kassel, Tresor the old one in the Leipziger street and the new one.I like Detroit techno and i dont like this new shit with 200bpm and i dont mean gabba or hardcore.I mean the new and for me to fast shit with no soul.And of course i dont mean this Lady with her hot asskicking stuff.Not to fast not to dark, just kicking my ass.Thx a lot for this.🤪👌✌️✌️👍👍

[travisbenjaminsimpson]

Loving these hard hitting grooves! this hits so hard 2:02. Hell yeah!! ✨🤟😸✨❤✨❤✨

[thguarddamratbabybaby]

Nailed it x was a surprise to see you along side Surgeon at last T in the park . Keep up the good work .

[JarrisBeatmaster]

Thanks for all the inspiration !! a true light ❤

[KatsuYoshiHIRANO]

I love this mix. Especially the last part. From 15:08, I listened to it again and again. This one is my favorite. Everytime I listen to it, she lifts me up and energizes me.
In the middle part, from 9:55, I've listened to this in the video of the Stone Techno Festival 2022.
In the first part, I've never listened to this before. I think she added a new melody line.