Mind Against

Drawing from their combined roots of IDM, house and techno, Mind Against are the Italian-born, Lisbon-based duo of Alessandro and Federico Fognini.

Expressing their sound through an emotionally rich palette, Mind Against have released on their platform, HABITAT, and labels including Afterlife and Hotflush.

In 2023, the pair launched their label, art platform, A/V show and event series, HABITAT. It's a project that explores the transformative and powerful possibilities in audio and visual outputs, democratising access to art, transcending boundaries and uniting different audiences.

Spring 2024 marks Mind Against's debut HABITAT event in London's Roundhouse, signifying their most seminal show yet. Amplified by a DJ set built with storied selections and intricate mixing, it's just one of the milestones Mind Against have recently garnered, in addition to celebrated tracks like "Dreamcast" and "Walking Away" on Afterlife Records. Remixes for Röyskopp, Adriatique, and Moby feature in their discography, and next up, Mind Against will deliver a remix for the experimental pop trio WhoMadeWho.

Channeling a deep, immersive take on house and techno through melodious synths, raw percussion, pulsing basslines and robust drums, Mind Against have penned a signature sound that strikes a poignant peak in the club. Dipping into the psychedelic hooks of the 80s to more modern sound design, the pair balance tenacious and agile textures with panache.

With a futuristic outlook that permeates their projects, whether producing, DJing or curating the HABITAT catalogue and showcases, Mind Against have evolved into a globally in-demand and venerable act in today's electronic music realm.