Interview by Shannon Lawlor Jennifer Lee, better known as TOKiMONSTA, is an American producer and DJ currently based in Los Angeles, California. Her intricately vibrant sound could be described as a rippling stir of emotions and different genres, from dark, driving electronic instrumentals to sophisticated, pop-induced danceables. Initially exploding onto
Brainfeeder / California / Electronic / experimental / Jennifer Lee / Los Angeles / TOKiMONSTA / USA
Interview by Moritz Grosche Nobby and Kenno grew up in a small country called Schaumburg, near Hanover (Lower Saxony, Germany). Until a few years ago, they were known as Solo-DJs in local clubs and private partys. So it took some time and a good bottle of absinthe until they finally
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Dayve Hawk aka Memory Tapes is a musician and producer currently based in New Jersey, USA. Initially conceived under a few renditions, Memory Cassette and Weird Tapes, Hawk finally settled on the moniker Memory Tapes to encapsulate on his then desired approach and signature tone. Memory
ambient / Carpark Records / Dayve Hawk / Dream-Pop / Electronic / experimental / Interview / Memory Tapes / New Jersey
Utilizing an array of techniques and values, Athens-based electronic producer Dervisis has been dubbed a “musical chameleon”, introducing the use of darbuka pattern inspired beats amidst lush electronics and soulful vocals. He has remixed for producers such as Tendts and Liphemra (aka Phem), released two homemade LPs released by Greek
Athens / Danae Palaka / Dervisis / Electronic / experimental / Greece / Interview / Nikolas Dervisis / Pop
Interview by Moritz Grosche “Like many others, Thomas Maschitzke contracted his passion for deejaying not only because of the music itself, but because of a huge interest in new ways of making music and the desire for mastering these ways. Nevertheless, the music was a rudimental element in Thomas’ life
Berlin / Electronic / Geistzeit / Germany / House / Interview / PATH / Suspekt Records / Techno / Thomas Maschitzke
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Jeremy Malvin aka Chrome Sparks is an electronic musician and producer currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Initially shattering the underground scene with the shimmering 2012 debut single, ‘Marijuana’, this then prompted a series of EP releases via Future Classic, swimming in synthesizer-bliss and percussive-paradise. He
Interview by Shannon Lawlor David Alexander aka Summer Heart is a musician and producer currently based in Sweden. Formed in 2009, and best known for his experiments in lo-fi nostalgia, Summer Heart’s music could be best described as a spirited yet earnest stirr of genres such as electropop and chillwave; beat-drenched,
Chillwave / Dream-Pop / Electronic / experimental / Interview / Perfect Texture / Summer Heart / Sweden
Alba Plano, the Sicilian-born songstress has been singing since her teens, and began her jazz vocal studies in her early twenties with acclaimed vocalists and professionals who then encouraged her to experiment using her voice as an instrument, leading up to her fascination with contemporary jazz. For the last two
Alba Plano / Classical / experimental / Interview / Jazz / London / Soul / Sunrise Records / United Kingdom
Since his early childhood, Brighton-based independent singer-songwriter Alan Bonner always dreamed of pursuing a musical career. After a nerve-wracking impromptu school performance, Bonner immediately began to show an interest in music. Fast forward to early adulthood, and newly found inspirational hooks, Bonner then made the decision to make music a priority, coincidentally jolted
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, artist, designer and musician Johny Dar has a passion for originality and it’s evident in every aspect of his work, from paintings to light installations, prints, couture, illustration, sportswear and music. Dar has presented runway collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, and New York Fashion Week,
