Creeled Presents: Abdul Raeva

Creelers, we are back!!

This will be the first of 5 events that we will host at our beloved Oosterbar in 2023 and we can't wait to see you all :)

Starting things with a bang, we welcome Estonian duo Abdul Raeva.

A bond first formed around their love for oddball rhythms and energetic dance music, the pairing of Steffan Todorović and Joonas Arro under their Abdul Raeva alias has accounted for some of the most consistent no nonsense club bangers to emerge in recent years.

Whether it’s shape-shifting psychedelia, spongy basslines or punchy grooves, fun is always the core element of their sound. Individually, both artists have left their mark on the scene in Northern Europe and further afield. Steffan first set up the pioneering Gestalt Records in 2018 right around the time he met Joonas at his workplace Sveta Baar - a performance venue and queer club where Steffan would end up DJing, with the two later becoming close friends through a shared love of electronic music.

A few years previous, Joonas had already established himself as an experimental dreampunk artist under the name Rashida Prime, before going on to explore vaporwave, new age and industrial techno under the aliases Idol and Ray Faded. Joining forces together a year later as Abdul Raeva was the next natural step for the pair, with their strong DIY ethos creating the perfect hotbed for individuality and artistic expression.

Following their debut release on UK imprint Dance All Day Records in mid 2020, the duo have gone from strength to strength with their signature driving club sound, featuring on key contemporary labels like Duality Trax, Echocentric Records and Mint Tea.

Although fairly new to the club circuit, the pair have amassed a growing number of gigs across Europe, with their sound even bringing them as far as Central America. No strangers to hard graft, their recent successes haven’t stopped their unfaltering commitment to their own individual projects, with Steffan now running an additional three labels in the form of Hidden Assets, Coymix and Terrazzo, and Joonas completing a fifth studio album under his Rashida Prime guise last year.

Collectively the duo compliment each other's skill set and their focus has always firmly been on the music. In an age where social media reigns supreme, it’s Abdul Raeva’s authenticity that breaks the clouds with their passion for both supporting and creating timeless yet forward-thinking dance music.

We are truly humbled to welcome them to Amsterdam, on Estonian Independence Day no less, to kick off the year!

Joining them on the night will be local talent Lan the Wireless along with our trusted residents.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Keeping prices reasonable as always, pre sale tickets for this one will be 15 euros. We will have limited door sale on the night. It will cost 15 EUR before midnight and 20 EUR after, first come first served. However, as always capacity is limited. Last time, we had to turn people away on the door, so buy via pre-sale to avoid potential disappointment on the night.

Please be sure to bring your ID and your ticket to ensure smooth entry. The minimum age for the event is 21+ and last entry is 1am.

Creeled is a safe space where any form of discrimination will not be tolerated. We accept all forms of love and humanity in all its glory. Please contact a member of our crew if you ever feel uncomfortable :) we are here for you!

We can't wait to see you all soon and bring the best community together once again to create more epic memories ❤

Creeled x