I am Federico Chiari, musician and sound designer. I provided sound for many visual artists' films, videos, and installations. Some of these works have been screened in film festivals such as Cannes, B3 Biennial, IFFR, Locarno, Cinéma du réel, as well as museums and art institutions such as Venice Biennale, Kunsthalle Basel, Renaissance Society Chicago, New Museum, Fondazione Nicola Trussardi, Fondazione Prada.

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My encounter with hardcore techno and the gabber scene had a major impact on my work; I have conducted long-lasting research on the subject, and I am currently working on a book about the history of hardcore techno called Hardcore Will Never Die.

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This fascination with the fringes of DJ culture led me to explore the opposite end of the sonic spectrum with Silent Set: an adventurous DJ performance built around sparse, subtle sonic elements, designed to create a unique auditory experience.

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In 2024 I started the electronic dance label Hardcore Unlimited Records.