José Roberto Mahr is one of the groundbreaking DJ's in the Brazilian electronic and indie rock scene. Mahr started deejaying in April 1984, bringing the club scene vibe to his legendary radio show New Trends. For many years, the show presented the hippest new trends emerging on the international music scene to Brazilian audiences. New Trends was first broadcast by Estácio FM – RJ (1984), quickly picked up by other radio stations, and eventually transmitted via satellite to 23 cities. At the time, it was one of few shows to present weekly releases and alternative tracks. The show stayed loyal throughout to its original concept, launching new bands every week and covering various musical styles. New Trends was last presented in 1998.
Currently, Mahr is producing Stereozero with DJ Cobra, every Saturday at 00, www.00site.com.br and Rock it!, a party that takes place every month at Marun. He also spins at clubs like Fosfobox and Dama de Ferro, in Rio; Vegas, A Lôca, D. Edge and Soul Sister, in São Paulo, playing new releases and music sets designed to take clubbers on a real trip to new vistas in electronic music. Occasional hit revivals mix past, present and futurism in unique musical textures of electronic beats.
JRM has also created the soundtrack for some theatrical plays, including the Brazilian versions for Trainspotting, and A Clockwork Orange, both produced in Rio de Janeiro; and Vamos fazer uma festa enquanto o dia não chega (Let's have a party before dawn), by Brazilian writer Caio Fernando de Abreu.
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