The music of Cosey Mueller is like crossing a musical bridge connected to yesteryear and the present. Based in Berlin, the multi-disciplinarian creates sounds that are steeped in synth-pop, post-punk, new wave, electro, and synthwave.
While people may instantly recognise Louise Bartle as the drummer for the larger than life band Bloc Party, her musical CV goes much further. The London-born multi-instrumentalist is also a vocalist, producer, and overall creative who has also worked with the likes of superstars such as Selena Gomez, Eliza Doolittle, and more.
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Photography by Julius Dettmer
Franz Scala isn’t your average producer. He’s …
On paper, one would ask what does a set designer/house DJ/producer have in common with an indie rock singer whose band has had records in the Top 10 Charts? In the case of Kate Stein and Lord Fascinator, the answer would be...a lot.
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Photography by Gene Glover
The moniker aint about me seems fitting …
Berlin-based DJ, vinyl collector, and producer Karolina Bvn is a multi-faceted creative whose sonic explorations soar into various strands of electronica ranging from Italo disco, dark disco, industrial, Detroit techno, house, new beat, and more. Bvn has dazzled audiences across Europe with her entrancing selections and analog sensibilities.
In the late 1970s the sounds of Italo disco were taking hold in Italy and throughout Europe, coinciding with disco scenes that were dominating the clubs throughout major cities across The United States. However, when the infamous Disco Demolition Night took place on July 12th, 1979 in Chicago, the sound would face a demise, driving it deeper into underground spaces in the U.S.
Listening to the music of singer, composer, performer, and Kikimora Records co-founder Rosie Tee is like floating through a cinematic dreamworld. Her sound is atmospheric, it's otherworldly, it's non-conformist.
London-based singer, actress, writer, producer, and performer Sukie Smith is a one woman powerhouse whose CV is extensive. Amongst releasing three widely praised studio LPs with her band Madam, her acting credits include the films 'A Summer Story', 'The Witches', 'Topsy-Turvy', 'Lawless Heart', and more.
Australian artist is Jess Ribeiro is a beautiful reflection of multiculturalism, creative merit, and ultimately freedom. It's highly unfair to subjugate her to one specific type of musical genre or title, as that previously mentioned flexibility has allowed her to travel in many sonic directions over the course of her career.
