BIOGRAPHY

cstl, is a French electronic musician living in Copenhagen, Denmark. With a deep passion for electronic music, he crafts mesmerizing soundscapes that reflect his artistic vision.

cstl's style is a blend of ambient, minimal techno, acid and cinematic music. All of his productions are strictly live-recorded and processed in one take. He embraces imperfections, limitations, and unexpected moments during live sessions, all part of his philosophy: music in the now. THE WAY OF EXILE described cstl's sound as "a sonic experience that grabs you and doesn’t let go." His unique fusion of tradition and innovation shines through his distinctive sound and intimate live performances, offering a fresh perspective on electronic music production.

In addition to being a performer, cstl leads Petite Victory Collective, a nonprofit music label based in Copenhagen. Through this platform, he nurtures emerging talents, providing a space for artists to explore their sonic visions.

PRESS PICS

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LISTEN UP

Some of my latest work. Not bound to any specific concept or framework. More of an exploration, a deep dive into live hardware experimentation, my way to share the mood and vibe I'm currently feeling. All about the present moment.

LIVE SESSION

TECH RIDER

My current live setup:

  • I feed the audio from one synth/box back into another. Here's how my current routing is working:

    - Roland J6 Main Out into Roland S1 Input.
    - Roland S-1 Main Out into Digitakt Input L/R.
    - Digitakt MIDI Out to Roland S-1 MIDI In.
    - Digitakt MIDI Thru to Roland J-6 MIDI In.
    - Torso T-1 MIDI Out into DIGITAKT MIDI In.

  • Main brain/sequencer of this setup. MIDI sequence the Digitakt + Roland S-1 + Roland J-6.

  • My main mixer. Taking care of kick, snare, hi-hat, percs, samples and bass.

  • Main synth/Lead

  • Chords/Pads.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • New start. New moniker: cstl, January 2025

  • Featured on "HOPE Vol. 1" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), October 2024

  • Sunwarper - Ephemeral Enigma (Atlas Castle Remix) featured through Audionautic Records (US), June 2024

  • Featured on "Minimal City Vol. 3" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), November 2023

  • 'FVRS' EP release through Golden Forest Records (FR), June 2023

  • Featured on "Elements Vol. 2" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), December 2022

  • 'Patterns' Album release through Petite Victory Collective (DK), October 2022

  • X-B1 featured on Underground Lessons 20th Anniversary sampler, through Underground Lessons (GR), October 2022

  • Featured on "Minimal City Vol. 2" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), June 2022

  • Featured on "Make Noise Not War" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), March 2022

  • Featured on "Elements Vol. 1" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), November 2021

  • 'When There’s Nowhere Else to Run' Album release through Petite Victory Collective (DK), October 2021

  • Dontmesswithjuan - Mr. Uchi (Atlas Castle Remix), released through Sono Music Group (CA), October 2021

  • Featured on "Drones of Reclamation: A Colossus of Borrowed Time" through Music Experience Mouvement (US), July 2021

  • Featured on "Minimal City Vol. 1" through Petite Victory Collective (DK), July 2021

  • 'Titanomachy' EP release through Electronic Curiosity Collective (US), May 2020