On Amor, Belgian composer and singer-songwriter Tsar B takes flight quite literally. Hovering atop a colossal 12-meter animatronic bird, she gazes down at the chaos below. The single, inspired by Monteverdi’s Lamento della Ninfa, refracts the centuries-old soprano line through her own crystalline world: a lament not for a lost lover, but for a collapsing planet. Tsar B’s nymph sings from the wound of ongoing genocides, turning grief into a call for love. Read More
Talking sonic imaginations, intentions and inspirations with the mystical pair. Sticky sweet vocals wrap themselves around bleach-white synths, internationally simplistic – casually cool, and with an affliction that pleads you to come back for more. Horse Vision, a duo composed of Hollywood sound designer Johan Nilsson and Swedish musician Gabriel Von Essen, has been discreetly dropping electronica-infused indie pop-rock gems since 2023. Read More
Today would have been SOPHIE’s birthday. Thinking of you, celebrating your artistry, and remembering the deep impact you made on music and so many lives. In honour of your birthday, we're revisiting that special conversation from 2018, a moment we’ll always cherish. We hope it brings others the same inspiration it brought us. Happy birthday, SOPHIE. You are missed, always.
Girl-engineered music.Estratosfera and Qiri have built a world dominated by girls. On their debut EQ by EQ, long gone are the days of male DJs mansplaining how to use CDJs at your own fucking gig. No, in EQ’s magical world, shiny acrylics confidently graze mixers, wrap around drinks, and slide into ever-so-tiny ziploc baggies. Read More
On SEX DEMON, Only Fire’s clubby production and bubbling sound design complement the raunchy vocals of the underground’s fastest rising stars, leaving us clutching our pearls and begging for more. Known for his dirty lyrics and squeaky clean production, Only Fire has crafted an EP that hits like a one-night stand — thrilling yet slightly shameful the morning after. Read More
Alternative club and live acts are given the spotlight at the second edition of Burst City: from DJs, hybrid sets, and full live chaos, emerging experimental artists will find refuge on Melkweg’s stage, embracing the niche and unusual from sunset to sunrise. Read More
Big Thief’s Double Infinity feels like a slow-burning ember wrapped in cloud – simultaneously weightless and grounding. Anchored by Adrianne Lenker’s crystalline songwriting yet unfurling into nebulous sonic expanses, the album resists the casual detachment of modern indie Read More
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