Mariachiara Troianiello, known in the electronic music world as Katatonic Silentio, operates at the intersection of electronic music, performing arts, and sound studies. With a dual role as both a live performer and independent researcher, she bridges multiple sonic realms, pushing boundaries in her exploration of sound’s limitless potential.
Active as a DJ for over 15 years, her sets flow between diverse forms, embodying both an analog nostalgia and a fast-paced, digital future. Her performances are known to shift seamlessly from abstract, ethereal soundscapes that transcend the tangible—melding musique concrète, world, spoken word, ambient, and dub—to raw, club-oriented journeys rooted in techno, broken beats, and drum & bass. This duality brings a dynamic, immersive experience, where each set becomes a reflection of her multifaceted approach to sound.
For her Orb Podcast, Katatonic Silentio presents a mix crafted to warm up the dancefloor, balancing bass-heavy, broken rhythms with subtle hints of house—an influence making a return to her record bag after years. This carefully curated set captures an evolving groove, inviting listeners into her rich sonic landscape where familiarity meets innovation, and where every beat is an invitation to dive deeper into her sonic world.
