Plazma is an independent electronic music platform built around sound, culture, and long-term artistic development. Originally formed as a record label, it has grown into a creative ecosystem for artists, listeners, and collaborators within Minimal, Techno, and related underground forms.
Today, Plazma exists as more than a label—a media entity, creative hub, and meeting point for releases, mixes, editorial content, and real-world events.
How It All Started
Plazma was founded over a decade ago by two friends who grew up on the same street in a small Lithuanian town. Alongside DJing and early production experiments, long conversations on a balcony gave rise to the idea that would become Plazma Records.
The project was shaped by Ektoplazma (Mantas Karlovas) and Zillini (Gediminas Zilius) as a creative outlet—an independent space to explore Minimal and Techno without boundaries or formulas.
A few years later, Hamandra (Indre Karlove) entered the picture through a shared connection to music online—coincidentally from the same corner of town. With her focus on visuals and design, she began shaping Plazma’s brand identity and digital presence, becoming a central part of its evolution. What started as a contribution soon became co-authorship, leading to her role as a co-owner.
Shared Intent
For all three, Plazma was never a business move, but a shared need for expression—a place to grow creatively, personally, and professionally. As the project expanded into editorial work, curated mixes, and events, it naturally developed into something larger, forming the unified identity known today simply as Plazma.
Vision & Values
Our vision is to create a sustainable, artist-focused platform that respects underground electronic music culture and nurtures creative longevity.
- Quality Over QuantityCuration and presentation matter at every stage.
- Artistic IntegrityMusic and content are selected for substance, not trends.
- IndependenceCreative and operational freedom remains essential.
- TransparencyClear communication and fair collaboration with artists.
- CommunityPlazma exists through the shared effort of artists, listeners, and collaborators.
The Plazma Ecosystem
Plazma operates as an interconnected creative platform. Each element supports the others, creating continuity between music, storytelling, and community engagement.
Music Releases
Selected Minimal and Techno releases focused on depth, restraint, and a clear artistic identity.
Events & Collaborations
Curated live experiences and partnerships that bring the Plazma sound into physical spaces.
PlazMag
Editorial content and interviews offering insight into artists, ideas, and the culture surrounding the music.
Plazmatic Sessions
DJ mixes and radio-style sessions providing space for free expression and exploration.
Releases & Output
Over time, Plazma has built a substantial body of work, with 96 releases across Plazma Records and Plazma Music, alongside 630+ Plazmatic Sessions featuring artists from across the scene. Beyond digital formats, Plazma has extended into physical spaces through more than eight event series, held in cities including Zurich, Zermatt, Amsterdam, London, and Madrid—reinforcing its role as a connected platform for music, community, and shared experience.
Looking Forward
Plazma continues to evolve at its own pace, guided by the same shared intent that shaped it from the beginning. The focus remains on thoughtful releases, meaningful collaborations, and creating space for ideas to develop naturally over time.
Rather than pursuing growth for its own sake, Plazma looks ahead with care—building on what already exists, refining its ecosystem, and staying rooted in the culture that made it possible.
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