By Azzam Bilal 
HangupsMusic.com – The landscape of contemporary electronic music is frequently defined by its ability to bridge geographical and stylistic divides, creating sonic dialogues that transcend traditional genre boundaries. In a move that has sparked significant interest across the global underground community, two of Europe’s most innovative sound designers, Thessa Torsing and Luca Mucci, have announced the formation of a new collaborative project. Operating under the moniker Eerie Enterprise, the Dutch and Italian producers are set to release their debut full-length album, Places Remember Events, via the esteemed Dekmantel imprint on October 30th. This partnership represents a convergence of two distinct yet complementary creative philosophies, merging Torsing’s organic, fluid approach to synthesis with Mucci’s sharp, rhythmic precision.
Thessa Torsing, better known to the world as upsammy, has spent the last several years establishing herself as a cornerstone of the modern Dutch electronic scene. Her work, often characterized by its intricate textures and a sense of "digital biology," has found a home on influential labels such as Nous’klaer Audio and PAN. Torsing possesses a rare ability to make synthesizers sound as though they are breathing, creating environments that feel both futuristic and deeply rooted in the natural world. Her 2023 album, Germ in a Population of Buildings, was widely praised for its architectural depth and its exploration of the relationship between urban environments and sonic space. By joining forces with Mucci, she appears to be leaning further into the "nostalgic" and "melodic" aspects of her palette, moving away from the more abstract experimentalism of her recent solo works toward a more evocative, narrative-driven sound.
Luca Mucci, who records as Piezo, brings a different but equally vital energy to the Eerie Enterprise project. Based in Milan, Mucci has carved out a niche for himself as a producer’s producer, known for his surgical sound design and a unique rhythmic sensibility that often draws from the broken beats of UK bass culture while maintaining a distinctly Continental experimentalism. His releases on labels like Version, Wisdom Teeth, and his own Ansia imprint have showcased a penchant for jittery, percussive frameworks and sub-bass movements that feel both playful and menacing. Piezo’s music is often defined by its physicality; it is music that moves the body even as it puzzles the brain. In Eerie Enterprise, Mucci’s rhythmic rigor provides the essential scaffolding upon which Torsing’s ethereal melodies can bloom.
The announcement of Places Remember Events comes during an exceptionally prolific year for both artists, particularly in the realm of collaboration. 2024 has seen both Torsing and Mucci seeking out creative friction with other like-minded musicians. In April, upsammy released Seismo on the PAN label, a collaborative effort with the renowned percussionist Valentina Magaletti. That project saw Torsing exploring the tactile, acoustic resonances of Magaletti’s drumming, resulting in a record that felt grounded and earthy. Simultaneously, Piezo was involved in one of the year’s most talked-about club collaborations, joining forces with DJ Plead and DJ Python to form the trio PPP. Their EP, Bborn Again, released on Wisdom Teeth, was a masterclass in global rhythm, blending reggaeton cadences with modular synthesis and Middle Eastern-influenced percussion. The fact that both artists are following these high-profile collaborations with a full-length duo album suggests that Eerie Enterprise is not merely a side project, but a significant milestone in their respective artistic evolutions.
The upcoming album, Places Remember Events, consists of nine tracks that are described as being deeply influenced by ambient music and melodic electronica. The title itself suggests a preoccupation with psychogeography—the idea that specific locations hold the emotional or historical residue of the things that have transpired within them. This theme of "memory" and "nostalgia" is a recurring motif in the works of both artists, but here it seems to be the central pillar of the project. The title track, which has been made available for streaming ahead of the full release, offers a glimpse into this evocative world. It is a piece of music that feels simultaneously vast and intimate, utilizing crystalline synth lines and subtle, shifting rhythms to create a sense of déjà vu. It is the sound of a memory being reconstructed in real-time, with all the hazy imperfections and emotional weight that entails.
Dekmantel, the Amsterdam-based powerhouse that is releasing the record, has increasingly become a sanctuary for this kind of high-concept electronic music. While the label is perhaps best known for its world-class festival and its contributions to the house and techno canon, its recent output has shown a growing commitment to "home-listening" electronics and avant-garde soundscapes. By hosting Eerie Enterprise, Dekmantel continues to position itself at the forefront of the Dutch experimental vanguard, providing a platform for artists who are pushing the boundaries of what electronic music can communicate emotionally.
The collaborative process between Torsing and Mucci reportedly centers on a shared love for "nostalgic" tones—a term that, in the context of modern IDM and ambient music, often refers to the use of warm, analog-style textures and melodies that evoke the early pioneers of the genre while remaining firmly planted in the present. In Places Remember Events, this nostalgia is not a retreat into the past, but rather a tool for exploration. It is about using familiar sounds to navigate unfamiliar emotional territory. The nine tracks on the LP are expected to range from beatless, atmospheric passages to more structured, rhythmic compositions, though the overarching mood is said to be one of contemplative beauty.
For fans of upsammy, the album represents a continuation of her fascination with the "micro" and "macro" scales of sound. For Piezo’s followers, it offers a chance to see his percussive genius applied to a more melodic and expansive canvas. Together as Eerie Enterprise, they seem to have found a middle ground where the mechanical and the emotional coexist in harmony. The project highlights a broader trend in the electronic music world where producers are moving away from the isolation of the bedroom studio in favor of collective experimentation. In an era where digital tools allow for infinite possibilities, the limitations and inspirations provided by a creative partner can often lead to more focused and impactful work.
As the October 30th release date approaches, the anticipation for Places Remember Events continues to build. The album arrives at a time when the boundaries between ambient, IDM, and leftfield club music are more porous than ever. It is a record that demands attentive listening, rewarding the ear with a wealth of hidden details and subtle transitions. Whether it is the way a particular synth pad decays or the sudden appearance of a stuttering, glitchy rhythm, the album is a testament to the technical mastery of its creators.
Beyond the technical aspects, however, Eerie Enterprise represents a successful fusion of two distinct cultural backgrounds. The meeting of the Dutch and Italian perspectives—one often associated with a certain cool, architectural precision and the other with a more vibrant, rhythmic heat—results in a sound that feels truly European in its scope. It is a dialogue between Amsterdam and Milan, filtered through a shared language of oscillators, filters, and sequencers.
In the lead-up to the launch, the title track remains the primary point of reference for what listeners can expect. Its ability to evoke a sense of place—even if that place is an imagined or remembered one—speaks to the core mission of Eerie Enterprise. In a world that often feels increasingly fragmented and fast-paced, Places Remember Events offers a moment of stillness and reflection. It is an invitation to slow down and consider the invisible histories that surround us, rendered in some of the most sophisticated electronic tones of the year. When the full nine-track journey is unveiled at the end of October, it will likely stand as one of the definitive collaborative statements of 2024, cementing the status of Torsing and Mucci as two of the most vital voices in contemporary sound design.
