Modern techno music as we know it may have been pioneered by The Belleville Three in Detroit, however the foundation that Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May helped to build eventually spread around the world inspiring young producers in Germany, the UK and more, eventually reaching as far as Tel Aviv. Whilst Israel may not be the first country one may think of in terms of the genre, there are DJs and producers creating the music and adding their identity, spreading the sound to international territory. One of those producers are Nela. The Israeli-born artist is fostering a rich and astounding sound bursting with musicality. Already a fixture as a performer in her native Tel Aviv, the now Berlin-based act is establishing herself as a force in the electronic scene pumping out top-notch records and rocking the dance floor as a DJ.
Berlin duo Lea Porcelain cannot do any wrong in our eyes at the moment. Releasing some of the post potent post-punk tracks over the past year, the pair will finally drop their debut album 'HYMNS TO THE NIGHT' on June 16th. The announcement follows Lea Porcelain's Bruce Springsteen cover 'Streets of Philadelphia', in which a video was recently posted. Recorded in Berlin’s FUNKHAUS, the process was spread throughout a two year period.
Berlin-based singer Graciela María will release her 3rd solo album 'Love Letters To Strangers' on March 31st. With the artist a perfect representation of all things organically beautiful, María's latest video is an absolutely gorgeous and passionate display of touch between bodies and Berlin's landscape. Combine the lush musical backings with sultry visuals and you'll find it extremely hard not to fall head over heels for Graciela María. The video is directed by Miren Oller.
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German post-punk duo Lea Porcelain recently shared a cover of the classic Bruce Springsteen song …
It's been a while since Thieves Like Us released an album. In fact their last LP 'Bleed Bleed Bleed' dropped back in 2012. In the midst of the band's hiatus, Thieves original member Pontus Berghe parted ways. However, the made their official return in January of this year with a new self-titled album, released via Seayou Records. Keeping in stride with their tradition of cutting up old European films, Thieves Like Us have unveiled their latest video for the tune 'Moon'. Think more cult film offerings for all of you cinema junkies. Have a look.
Artistry oozes from the pores of St. Petersburg-born, Germany-raised Victoria Trunova. Having previously released blissful music with her project Hanna & Kerttu, her new work under the name KOY is a dreamy hybrid of sounds that is organically refreshing and ethereal. Presenting her new release entitled 'Heat', the Matias Tellez-produced tune is a lovely ride of dream pop, atmospheric electronica, club and even a splash of new wave. Factor in KOY's angelic vocals and what you have is an absolutely brilliant first offering from the singer and musician. If this is a taste of what's to come then we can hardly wait for her next delivery. 'Heat' is out now. Check it out.
The music of Kraków Loves Adana stems from a place of truth, depth and life. Comprised of Deniz Cicek and Robert Heitmann, the Hamburg-based pair who met in 2006, have gone on to create a solid discography of emotive and ultimately moving indie records that are as core and touching as they come.
Berlin-based artist Lee Margot creates under the name Non-Human Person. Similar to her moniker, there is indeed something otherworldly about her music. Atmospheric and hypnotic electronica has been the foundation of her sound for the past few years. Making her return with her latest EP 'Criminal', the title track is an ethereal and ambient soundscape of dreamy production whilst Margot uses her seductive vocals to further reel listeners in.
Currently based in Berlin, Swedish artist Emma Elisabeth blends lush pop melodies with a tender nod at 70s and 80s fixtures. With her forthcoming EP 'We Gotta Talk' landing this year, she has shared the video for her track 'Dying Inside You'. Taking it back to the classic green screen feel with psychedelic effects, she performs the track with her band whilst looking ever so stunning. Have a look below.
