He describes his self-titled record as “fast, hard and relentlessly loud”, as is his choice of music that is “rough, aggressive and almost unlistenable”.
‘Nervous breakdown’: Hong Kong gay ‘conversion therapy’ survivor
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“Sound frequencies above a certain threshold induce a meditative, trance-like state, almost like the high one gets when using substances,” he says. “That’s what resonates with me and what I hope to achieve through my sets.” The goal.”
“I mean, look at everyone involved with Möth. We’re all weird, but we accept that.
The musical group is “centered around a love of alternative fashion, beauty and musical taste” [that were] “It’s hard to find in Hong Kong,” says Angelfr0mab0ve (she/her), an Australian-born dancer of Burmese and British descent.
“I want people who often feel marginalized or invisible in mainstream society to have a sense of community and belonging.”
On the other hand, Katagyal (she/her), whose immediate family “is made up of the three G’s: Germany, Guinea and Ghana”, expresses her desire to “collaborate with like-minded people and transcend boundaries together through a mixture of sounds and sounds”.
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Likewise, Katagyal sees DJing as a “whole-body experience” that connects “physical and spiritual levels,” likening insects to DJs because both are nocturnal creatures: “In many spiritual systems, night is a time of renewal and rebirth, and we We hope to instill this feeling in our audience through our carnival.
“We don’t have to perform in this group. We can be ourselves, try and grow.
Manila-born baby Diwata (she/they) elaborates that moths are “some kind of misunderstood weakling masked by butterflies,” a concept that fueled her fascination with insects in the same way that insects are obscured by light. Attracted the same.
“As a collective, we each have a unique voice and individuality is encouraged. We hope to cultivate an audience that is open-minded and appreciates new voices.
Gabber Kid’s music has the same sound. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he is a DJ, skateboarder, model, and a “loud kid” who has hardcore techno music playing in his head “from morning to night.”
While admitting that most people won’t fall in love with the gabber genre (a subgenre of hardcore techno) on first listen, he says it takes time, and with Möth, he hopes to create an environment where he ” can unleash their magic and provide support for the development of other creative ideas.
Safety and education are also some of the collective’s main concerns. Ravers have an “inherent responsibility to look out for each other,” Loveless said, “because you become part of a community that’s bigger than yourself.
“I hope more people realize the importance of creating a safer raves for everyone.”
Diwata said she has been in unsafe situations at parties and now wants to help other women, queer people and allies because she believes “nightlife plays an important role in shaping our behavior in daily life.”
But partying isn’t Möth’s only focus, and it’s not just the six DJs who take part in its myriad missions. It takes a village. Mazda says the collective is committed to being non-hierarchical, with each member responsible for organizing an outreach category.
Yaz (they/them), who leads Möth Social Welfare, said: “We come together outside the dance floor to connect with the community we want to work with in solidarity and gain more support.
“We want to ensure that all events are inclusive and accessible, and provide a safe experience for everyone, especially Hong Kong’s queer community.”
The collective also has a financial aid application program that provides discounted tickets or free admission to members of marginalized communities to ensure inclusivity.
Furthermore, Möth stands in solidarity with and contributes to the Palestinian cause, as Mazda asks: “What is a community if it doesn’t have a direct mission to help each other and help others?”
On April 13, Möth performed at techno club Arcan in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as one of three Asian queer groups invited to celebrate the techno club’s sixth anniversary, along with Singapore’s Bussy Temple and Bangkok’s Nonnonnon.
Locally, Möth will host a three-hour introductory DJ workshop at Eton Hong Kong on April 27, and an interactive movement and noise show on May 4.
“We don’t tell the DJ what to play,” Mazda said. “We don’t try to all look the same; we don’t try to stick to one type of event. When we say open, diverse community, we mean it.
