RUSF is a project to showcase the latest innovations in the electronic music industry. We curate and produce content that aims to explain what’s happening in the ever evolving music scene and help give a voice to those artists and genres who historically have not had one, reflecting the richness of perspectives and promoting equality.
The origin of the Roca Umbert company dates back to 1871, in Sant Feliu de Codines, Barcelona, where Josep Umbert i Ventura (1844-1917) set up a textile factory. Industrial growth and the rapid consolidation of the Catalan textile sector tripled the company's production in a short time. Due to its excellent location and the presence of cheap labor, in 1904 he decided to install one of the first warehouses in Granollers, the one we know today as the Roca Umbert factory, with the aim of making the integral treatment of cotton. There were more than 400 looms in the facilities and over time services were added, such as the dyeing section or the finishing section.
With the death of the founder in 1917, his relatives continued to manage and own the company. In addition to the Granollers plant, the company maintained other production plants in Sant Feliu de Codines, Monistrol and Ripollet, as well as warehouses and offices in Barcelona.
Throughout these years, Roca Umbert has suffered several episodes such as the destruction of a large part of the facilities at the end of the Civil War, in 1939, the business expansion of the 1950s or the crisis in the textile sector of the 70s.
→ Inclusivity Create an environment where people from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives feel welcome and valued. Embrace diversity and actively seek out underrepresented voices within the electronic music community.
→ Innovation Embrace and promote groundbreaking developments, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electronic music.
→ Authenticity Strive to deliver genuine, insightful content that accurately reflects the culture and evolution of electronic music.
→ Community Foster a sense of belonging and collaboration within the electronic music community, celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
→ Sustainability Promote environmentally and socially responsible practices within the electronic music industry, advocating for sustainable innovation and consumption.
→ Quality Maintain high standards of excellence in content production, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and professionalism.
Roca Umbert Sound Factory presents the RUSF Series, a concert series dedicated to experimental electronic music and emerging sounds. Starting in March 2025, performances will take place on the last Thursday of each month, featuring local artists exploring a wide range of styles—from ambient and glitch to leftfield, new age, drone, noise, and melodic house, among others. The series will also highlight unconventional techniques such as live coding.
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