If movies have taught us anything in the last 10 years, it’s that we all love an origin story. Karla Blum is just such an artist. Shiny and new, her eyes bright with possibility, she embarks upon her sonic journey with steely determination. She has an edge, though. Being born and raised in Berlin means she has a front seat to the greatest techno show on Earth; a city with an embarressment of clubbing riches. Take her first gig for instance at the world famous Ritter Butzke, a former factory in the Kreuzberg district which began life as an illegal club in 2007, and quickly gained popularity becoming official two years later. “I was nervous,” She says, “But the crowds response was amazing and helped me to forget my nerves.” And it’s that community spirit that continues to inspire her: “On the streets everything seems so hectic, unkind and distanced, but being in a club with friends, or even strangers, creates a community where people who don’t even know each other are nice, happy and can forget their troubles for at least couple of hours.” Deeply committed to developing her sound Karla has an ever-filling diary of gigs around the country, including Pavoia Festival, Tanzhaus West and a highly emotional return to Ritter Butzke, which will introduce her to new environments and hone her skills in the most honest and visceral way. Karla Blum: Berlin’s brightest star.