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The Zurich-born brand celebrates its first edition at Vault, Mulhouse, featuring Mickael Espinosa, Kantarik and Zens for a night dedicated to contemporary underground house.
The European electronic music scene welcomes a new project with the arrival of REDSTONE, a cultural platform born in Zurich that sees electronic music as an experience extending far beyond the dancefloor. Its first event, under the name OUTCROP, will take place on Friday, 27 November, at Vault in the French city of Mulhouse, from 00:30 to 06:00, featuring a line-up of Mickael Espinosa, Kantarik and Zens.
OUTCROP represents REDSTONE’s first public appearance. The name refers to a geological term describing the moment when a rock formation emerges and becomes exposed at the Earth’s surface. It is a metaphor that directly connects with this inaugural edition: the moment when REDSTONE’s creative universe moves beyond an idea and takes shape as a real-life experience.
REDSTONE: Sound, Visual Identity and Community
REDSTONE was born in Zurich with the ambition of establishing its own identity within the underground electronic music scene. Its concept is built around a comprehensive vision of club culture, where sound, lighting, visuals, atmosphere and community come together as part of a single language.
Musically, the project revolves around contemporary underground house, drawing on influences from minimal house, deep tech, groove house and disco-rooted sounds. The aim is to combine elegance with physical energy, refinement with intensity, while developing a distinctive and recognisable sonic identity.
Behind REDSTONE are two Spaniards and a Colombian based in Switzerland: David Ortolà, known artistically as Zens, who oversees artistic and musical direction; Adrián Morell, responsible for operations and production; and Juan Ospina, who leads strategy and community development. The project also benefits from the creative and strategic support of Espuma, an agency specialising in branding, communications and creative direction.
REDSTONE’s identity began taking shape in April 2026 and was officially unveiled in September, with the presentation of its visual and conceptual universe. One of the central elements of this identity is AXIS, a concept built around the brand’s four core pillars: sound, visual language, atmosphere and community. This framework shapes both its communication and the way each experience is conceived.
Three Distinct Artistic Proposals for the First Edition
The OUTCROP line-up brings together three artists with different backgrounds and musical sensibilities, connected by a shared vision of electronic music.
Mickael Espinosa is a Dominican-heritage producer and DJ based in Basel, Switzerland. His career brings together Latin influences and electronic music, with collaborations throughout his journey involving artists from both Switzerland and the Dominican Republic. He is currently a resident at Barbaro, a club where he actively supports emerging talent within the tech house scene. His music has been released on labels such as Mindshake, Moodchild, Sickmode and Under No Illusion, and he has also received a remix from renowned artist Paco Osuna. His performances include international venues such as Tantra Ibiza. He is also the founder of Studio 405.
Kantarik is a duo with an established presence in the Swiss electronic music scene. Residents at Terrazzza since 2015, their sets are characterised by an energetic approach that moves between tech house and techno. Throughout their career, they have performed at venues such as Hive, Supermarket and Nordstern, as well as at Kremlin in Lisbon and during Sónar Off Week. They have also shared line-ups with internationally acclaimed artists including Marco Carola, Solomun, Luciano and The Martinez Brothers.
Zens, the artistic name of David Ortolà, is a Spanish DJ and producer who also leads REDSTONE’s artistic and musical direction. His experience includes performances at some of Madrid’s most prominent venues and events, including three consecutive editions of Festival Maudes, IFEMA Madrid, Enrique Tierno Galván Park and Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium. His artistic approach is defined by an exploration of new forms of expression behind the decks, incorporating hybrid setups built around the analogue Model 1 mixer.
A First Edition in a Unique Venue
The choice of Vault in Mulhouse as the setting for this inaugural edition further reinforces OUTCROP’s distinctive character. Opened in December 2025, the venue’s regular programme focuses on techno and its harder-edged variations. REDSTONE’s arrival therefore brings a different musical identity to the space, offering a night centred on the nuances and energy of contemporary underground house.
With OUTCROP, REDSTONE begins to give physical form to a cultural vision that aims to build a community around electronic music and a club experience where every detail matters. This first public appearance marks the beginning of a project with ambitions to establish its own distinctive identity within the European electronic music landscape.
