Founded in late‑2019 in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district, TransAngels has quickly become one of the most talked‑about multimedia collectives on the European underground scene. Their ethos—“transcending borders, identities, and genre” —is reflected not only in the name but also in the fluid, hybrid nature of their output: electronic music, visual art, performance, and activist storytelling all woven into a single, immersive experience.
The core of TransAngels now comprises four distinct creative voices: TransAngels 25 02 12 Rana Katana Valentine Vixe...
| Member | Role | Background | |--------|------|------------| | Rana | Lead vocalist & lyricist | A Syrian‑born poet who migrated to Germany at 14; her work interrogates diaspora, language, and gender fluidity. | | Katana | Synth‑architect & producer | A classically trained pianist turned modular synth wizard, known for her deft manipulation of analog textures. | | Valentine | Visual director & VJ | An interdisciplinary artist who blends AR installations with kinetic lighting, drawing on queer futurism. | | Vixe | Percussionist & field‑recordist | A Brazilian‑Brazilian (non‑binary) sound explorer who captures urban ambiances from Rio to Berlin, re‑contextualising them in live sets. | Beyond the music and visuals, “25 02 12”
Together they embody the “trans” in TransAngels: transcending nationality, gender, medium, and artistic convention. “25 02 12” is a kaleidoscope of sounds:
Beyond the music and visuals, “25 02 12” serves as a platform for activism:
“25 02 12” is a kaleidoscope of sounds:
Across the EP, Katana’s production stitches together analog modular rigs, vintage drum machines, and digital DAWs, while Rana’s lyrical content oscillates between intimate confession and manifesto. The result is a sound that feels at once nostalgic and forward‑looking, an audio tapestry that rewards repeat listening.