29/01/2025
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Nicola Barca, born in South Sardinia, began his musical journey at 10, studying solfège and wind instruments at the conservatory. He quickly developed a passion for diverse genres like Jazz, Soul, Rock, and Thrash Metal, but it was discovering The Prodigy that led him into electronic music.
At 15, he bought his first turntables and started mixing. From 2008, he played at major techno events on the island, sharing the booth with renowned artists. In 2010, influenced by the German hard techno scene, he co-founded Barka & Taris, gaining international recognition.
In 2016, he launched his solo project Model Shape, blending hard groove and hypnotic techno. He became a resident DJ at Basstation and focused on music production, releasing EPs on OVUNQVE and SYSTEMCONVERSION, shaping his techno identity with ambient influences.
He is currently working on his new EP.