Nachtblumen Podcast #6 TEDKA

Theodora Marinova aka TEDKA is a Bulgarian DJ living between Sofia and London. Theodora developed interest in electronic music, the rave culture and parties from a very early age. Growing up in the hardcore East, where this culture is not so popular, she tried to get a taste of it in every way possible. As hard as it is in a country like this, TEDKA quickly realised that her love for music has turned into a great passion and a vital element of her being, which led her to the decision to start DJing and develop her taste further. Soon after that she moved to London where a whole new world unfolded itself before her eyes.

Having the chance to experience one of the crucial scenes for electronic music in Europe – the London scene, TEDKA was so inspired that she ended up researching techno and the electronic music industry in her Master studies as well. Her interests in a wide spectrum of topics such as sociology, cultural sciences, philosophy and art theory, contribute largely to her artistic expression in music.

Even though soundwise TEDKA's starting point is always techno, she has not yet come to a point where she can strictly differentiate and define her sound boundaries. She enjoys exploring different musical concepts and doesn’t feel like she has to follow a strict vision, as it is her curiosity for unknown sounds and styles that keep her digging and creativity going. Her personal musical interests are spread over the entire spectrum of music from Prince to Aphex Twin and everything else in between. Additionally, she often draws inspiration from visual artworks or creates visual mood boards, which helps her recreate this desired mood with sound as well.

In the last couple of months, TEDKA was invited to play at the best techno events in Bulgaria, Stamina’s parties where she got to play alongside Perc and 99999999. She has also been invited to play at this year’s Balkan Station – a festival taking place in Bulgaria this year – alongside DJs such as Lag and Errorbeauty. Apart from wanting to play, Theodora is also devoting some of her time on nourishing Bulgaria's electronic music culture. Hence, since the beginning of this year, she has also joined Fonoteka Elektrika's team as a writer covering the harder spectrum of electronic music and local talent.

Press play and enjoy this beautiful journey she recorded for me at her home in London!