Baltra at Piknic Electronik | From lo-fi house to now

Interview by Keithy Antoine


Originally from Philadelphia but now based in New York, Baltra has learned to channel his emotions through music. He started his craft during the lo-fi house explosion of the mid-2010s alongside artists such as Mall Grab, Ross From Friends and DJ Seinfeld. After having a great impact on YouTube with hois first self-productions he released music on different labels and platforms – Step Rec., IDNK (I Do Not Know), Tape Throb Records, Shall Not Fade’s sub-label Lost Palms, Of Paradise , not to mention his own labels, 96 and Forever Records. Baltra performed at Piknic Electronik in 2019, he is back for a set with a lot of new music to offer. For PAN M 360, Keithy Antoine had a warm and interesting chat with this gifted and inspired American artist.

Baltra at Piknic Elektronic on June 29 Tickets Here

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